The Funny Book (Bobo and Pup-Pup)

(A Graphic Novel)

Illustrated by Nicola Slater
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$10.99 US
On sale Oct 18, 2022 | 72 Pages | 9780593562802

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Bobo and Pup-Pup both love books! This FUNNY book is by Geisel Honor winner, Vikram Madan. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!

A super funny book has Pup-Pup laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he annoys his friend a little too much?

This hilarious and relatable book will have kids as young as 2 years old and up to age 7 laughing out loud just like Bobo and Pup-Pup. New readers will gain confidence and want all the books in the series: We Love Bubbles!; Let's Make Cake!; and Hatch an Egg. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.
© Vikram Madan
VIKRAM MADAN is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, and the author of the Bobo and Pup-Pup graphic chapter book series, which includes The Funny Book; We Love Bubbles!; and Let's Make Cake! He grew up in India and spent many years working in the tech industry before coming to his senses and following his heart into the visual and literary arts, creating work that can be in turn humorous, quirky, fun, lighthearted, philosophical, thought-provoking and, sometimes, all of these at the same time. When not painting and making public art, Vikram writes and illustrates humorous poetry. Visit him at vikrammadan.com. View titles by Vikram Madan
© Nicola Slater
NICOLA SLATER is a children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She was born in the windy north of England and later moved to Buckinghamshire, where she went to school. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, England, close to the local cinema, which she visits very often.

NICOLA SLATER is a children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She was born in the windy north of England and later moved to Buckinghamshire, where she went to school. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, England, close to the local cinema, which she visits very often. View titles by Nicola Slater

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Bobo and Pup-Pup both love books! This FUNNY book is by Geisel Honor winner, Vikram Madan. Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!

A super funny book has Pup-Pup laughing out loud!! Bobo wants to read it so he can laugh too, but he must wait till Pup-Pup is finished. But the more Pup-Pup laughs, the harder it is! All kids know that waiting is not easy!! What happens when Bobo's patience runs out and he annoys his friend a little too much?

This hilarious and relatable book will have kids as young as 2 years old and up to age 7 laughing out loud just like Bobo and Pup-Pup. New readers will gain confidence and want all the books in the series: We Love Bubbles!; Let's Make Cake!; and Hatch an Egg. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

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© Vikram Madan
VIKRAM MADAN is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, and the author of the Bobo and Pup-Pup graphic chapter book series, which includes The Funny Book; We Love Bubbles!; and Let's Make Cake! He grew up in India and spent many years working in the tech industry before coming to his senses and following his heart into the visual and literary arts, creating work that can be in turn humorous, quirky, fun, lighthearted, philosophical, thought-provoking and, sometimes, all of these at the same time. When not painting and making public art, Vikram writes and illustrates humorous poetry. Visit him at vikrammadan.com. View titles by Vikram Madan
© Nicola Slater
NICOLA SLATER is a children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She was born in the windy north of England and later moved to Buckinghamshire, where she went to school. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, England, close to the local cinema, which she visits very often.

NICOLA SLATER is a children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She was born in the windy north of England and later moved to Buckinghamshire, where she went to school. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, England, close to the local cinema, which she visits very often. View titles by Nicola Slater

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