Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Groundhog's Day Off by Robb Pearlman, Brett Helquist In this hilarious Groundhogs Day picture book illustrated by superstar Brett Helquist, its the day before the big event . . . and the Groundhog goes on strike. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this humorous Groundhogs Day picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary, its the day before the big event . . . and the Groundhog goes on strike.Every year, people ask Groundhog the same, boring old question. Is spring around the corner? Or are we doomed to more winter? Sure, they care about his shadow, but what about him and his interests? Hes had enough! Groundhog packs his bags and sets out for a much-needed vacation.Now the town is holding auditions to find someone to fill his spot. None of the animals seem right for the job, though. Not Elephant, not Ostrich, and most certainly not Puppy. No one has Groundhogs flair for the dramatic, but is it too late to woo him back into the spotlight?With a fresh take on a familiar event and bold, lively illustrations, this hilarious picture book will leave readers wishing it was Groundhogs Day year-round. Author Biography Robb Pearlman is the author of two books for children, Leaf Dance and Passover is Here!, as well as many adult books including Fun with Kirk and Spock, 101 Ways to Kill a Zombie, Spoiler Alert!, and Nerd Haiku. He is currently an Associate Publisher at Rizzoli, where he edits pop culture and childrens interest books. He lives in northern New Jersey.@msmazeppaBrett Helquist is a New York Times bestselling illustrator, whose art has graced books from the charming Roger, The Jolly Pirate, to the New York Times bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events, to the cozy E. B. White Read-Aloud Award finalist Bedtime for Bear. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York.@BHelquist Review The personable, furry brown Groundhog divertingly emotes his way through the pages, and the pictures of him brushing his oversize teeth or lounging at the spa provide notes of humor that will amuse both adult readers and young audiences . . . a breath of fresh spring air. * BCCB *Text and illustrations work in harmony . . . As proven, its best to avoid offending Groundhog, so add this to the abundant stack of Groundhog Day picture books already available. * Booklist Online *Pearlman has written an up-to-the minute mashup of American folklore and contemporary culture, expertly abetted by Helquists knowing illustrations. . . . Enormously fun. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly * Review Quote "The personable, furry brown Groundhog divertingly emotes his way through the pages, and the pictures of him brushing his oversize teeth or lounging at the spa provide notes of humor that will amuse both adult readers and young audiences . . . a breath of fresh spring air." - BCCB "Text and illustrations work in harmony . . . As proven, its best to avoid offending Groundhog, so add this to the abundant stack of Groundhog Day picture books already available." -- Booklist Online "Pearlman has written an up-to-the minute mashup of American folklore and contemporary culture, expertly abetted by Helquists knowing illustrations. . . . Enormously fun." --starred review, Publishers Weekly Promotional "Headline" In this hilarious Groundhogs Day picture book illustrated by superstar Brett Helquist, its the day before the big event . . . and the Groundhog goes on strike. Details ISBN1619632896 Author Brett Helquist Short Title GROUNDHOGS DAY OFF Pages 40 Language English ISBN-10 1619632896 ISBN-13 9781619632899 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY E Illustrator Brett Helquist Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 3-6 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-12-08 NZ Release Date 2015-12-08 US Release Date 2015-12-08 UK Release Date 2015-12-08 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Illustrations Full-color illustrations throughout Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2016-01-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139640783;

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