Hello Twigs, Puddle Party: Volume 5

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In Ziggy's next adventure in this hilarious graphic novel series about twiggy best friends, she goes exploring and discovers something incredible!

The twiggy friends are having a pool party! ButZiggy Twig is a brave explorer, and she is sure she can find something bigger, better and splashier for everyone to play in. That is, until she runs into a big, droolly ... DRAGON! Will our explorer find her way back to the twigs Or is her latest adventure one splash too far

The world is big when youre a twig! From the best-selling creators of Real Pigeons comes a joyous early graphic novel series that you can read aloud. With eight books in the series, these hilarious books are perfect for readers aged 3 to 7 and fansof Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters and Elephant and Piggie.

These colourful books will awaken children to the beauty of nature, its usefulness and glory. They are encouraged through the twigs examples, to be creative, innovative, work as a team, and accept each others differences. Kids Book Review

'Notable Graphic Novel series' by ALIA Graphic (Australian Library & Information Association)
The Guardians 'Best Australian Childrens Books Series'
Bookstagram 'Best Early Reader Series'
'Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List' by ALA (American Library Association)

Hello Twigsis perfect for:

• Fans of Narwhal and Jelly, School of Monsters, Elephant and Piggie and Pizza and Taco
• Early and emergent readers aged 3-7 years
• Youngcomic fans
• Parents and educators looking for a funny, charmingread-aloud book with gentle social-emotional learning opportunities

Collect all eight books in the adorably funnyHello Twigs series:

• Hello Twigs, Surprise!
• Hello Twigs, Let's Find Treasure
• Hello Twigs, How Are You Feeling
• Hello Twigs, Time to Paint
• Hello Twigs, Puddle Party
• Hello Twigs, Look Who's Grumpy
• Hello Twigs, Ta-Daaa!
• Hello Twigs, What a Mess

Reviews

Praise for the series:

'TREE-mendously hilarious and fun!' Remy Lai, award-winning author of Pawcasso.

This lively junior graphic novel series is pitch-perfect for newly independent readers. Featuring an endearing ensemble of anthropomorphised twigs (and a stump), the series follows their adventures, emphasising teamwork, creativity and problem-solving, all while celebrating friendship and the wonders of the natural world.' The Guardian's Best Australian Children's Books of 2023.

'There is a remarkable amount of expression and emotion to be found on every page ... Absolute goofy goodness.' Booklist

'Possibly the most unlikely kids comics main characters star in this graphic novel: twigs! Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood are great at bringing silly, fun, brightly colored, improbable stories to kids (their other set of books are about pigeons!) A fun way to simultaneously explore a snail zoo and think about apologizing and making friends.' John Patrick Green, creator of The InvestiGators

Stump, Red, Ziggy, and Noodle are all friends that laugh and learn through their various misadventures and comical misunderstandings. Perfect for fans of the Pizza and Taco series. School Library Journal

These colourful books will awaken children to the beauty of nature, its usefulness and glory. They are encouraged through the twigs examples, to be creative, innovative, work as a team, and accept each others differences. Kids Book Review

Author Bio

Andrew McDonaldandBen Woodare thecreators of the bestsellingRealPigeonsseries, and the beloved junior graphic novel seriesHello Twigs(published asTwig Friendsin North America). Their books together are published in 26 languages worldwide and have been recognised in numerous awards including Childrens Book Council of Australia Awards, Australian Book Industry Awards, and the Readings Childrens Book Prize.

AuthorAndrew McDonaldloves writing stories that make kids laugh, wonder and leap into the air with surprise.Andrew is a regular presenter on the schools circuit, where he conducts writing workshops, talks about his life as an author and inspires kids to read, write, draw and be creative. He lives inNaarm/Melbourne, Australia with his partner and two young kids.

IllustratorBen Woodhas illustrated over fifty books for children. He is drawn to stories that are funny and heartfelt, and his lively illustrations reflect his love for graphic novels and animation. When not in the studio, Ben speaks in schools and runs workshops about illustration. He lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia.