Copyright Date:
2023
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
01/03/23
Pages:
123 pages
ISBN:
1-250-81697-1
ISBN 13:
978-1-250-81697-9
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Subject Heading:
Best friends. Juvenile fiction.
Best friends. Comic books, strips, etc.
Friendship. Comic books, strips, etc.
Friendship. Juvenile fiction.
Stage fright. Juvenile fiction.
Stage fright. Comic books, strips, etc.
Time travel. Comic books, strips, etc.
Time travel. Juvenile fiction.
Charms. Juvenile fiction.
Charms. Comic books, strips, etc.
Best friends. Fiction.
Friendship. Fiction.
Stage fright. Fiction.
Time travel. Fiction.
Charms. Fiction.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Gr 2–4— In this fifth series entry, best friends and housemates Blue (a worm), Barry (a green frog), and Pancakes (a large yellow rabbit) prepare for Blue to give a grand poetry reading in their yard, when he suddenly develops a bout of stage fright. Using Barry's recently invented time machine helmets, the trio goes back in time to retrieve lucky items from Blue's ancestors to help him feel more confident. Shenanigans ensue. Readers who love expressive animal characters, boldly colored art, and wacky adventures will not be disappointed. Important lessons involving luck, performance anxiety, and the importance of good friends tie the story together. VERDICT Readers both new and familiar to the series will enjoy this latest volume.
The fifth volume of the emerging readers graphic novel series about three friends (a bunny, a worm, and a frog) whose adventures are driven by their very different personalities. Perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly and Elephant & Piggie ! Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love epic poetry, wild rodeos, and going on TIME-BENDING adventures! One night, Blue prepares to read a poem to an audience of friends from around the neighborhood. But just before he takes the stage, he's frozen with stage fright. The gang decides to travel back in time to borrow a good luck charm from one of Blue's poet ancestors in the hopes that holding it will make Blue brave. But once Blue gets one charm, he realizes he needs one more. And then another one. And then another one...will Blue ever feel bold enough to take the stage, or will these three friends be looping back in time forever?! Like all friends, Blue, Barry, and Pancakes can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!