Bigfoot Does Not Like Birthday Parties

Author Eric Ode
Illustrated by Jaime Temairik
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Hardcover
$16.99 US
On sale Oct 27, 2015 | 40 Pages | 9781632170040

Poet Eric Ode has created a hilarious read-aloud about the town of Mossy Pockets and the birthday party the residents throw for reluctant Bigfoot. Internal rhyme gives the growing lists of people, instruments, pies, and animals a delightful momentum. The party excitement builds until it all comes to a pie-smashing disaster.
  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award
Eric Ode is a national award-winning children's singer, songwriter, author, and poet who performs for schools, libraries, and community events. He is also the author of Sea Star Wishes and co-author of Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea. In addition to being a professional illustrator, Jaime Temairik is a spectacularly fun birthday party guest.

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Poet Eric Ode has created a hilarious read-aloud about the town of Mossy Pockets and the birthday party the residents throw for reluctant Bigfoot. Internal rhyme gives the growing lists of people, instruments, pies, and animals a delightful momentum. The party excitement builds until it all comes to a pie-smashing disaster.

Awards

  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award
  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
  • SUBMITTED | 2016
    Washington State Scandiuzzi Children's Book Award

Author

Eric Ode is a national award-winning children's singer, songwriter, author, and poet who performs for schools, libraries, and community events. He is also the author of Sea Star Wishes and co-author of Larry Gets Lost Under the Sea. In addition to being a professional illustrator, Jaime Temairik is a spectacularly fun birthday party guest.

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