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Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend - (IRA Crumb) by Naseem Hrab (Hardcover)

Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend - (IRA Crumb) by  Naseem Hrab (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Full of comedic touches, comics-style storytelling, and a diverse cast of quirky characters, this hilarious debut picture book puts an endearing spin on the anxiety that accompanies change and making friends. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Meet Ira Crumb. He's the new kid in town. He knows what <i>that</i> means: when the new school year starts, he'll play alone at recess, eat alone at lunch, and walk home alone at the end of the day. So Ira launches a whole-hearted campaign to befriend neighborhood kids <i>before</i> the first day. But his best-laid plans -- A sandwich stand! A dance-off! -- fall flat, and playing it cool doesn't seem to work either. <p/> Just as Ira decides school will be HORRIBLE, a comical misunderstanding connects him with Malcolm, who was the new kid last year and totally gets it -- and who, it turns out, will make a pretty good friend. <p/> <br>Full of comedic touches, comics-style storytelling, and a diverse cast of quirky characters, this hilarious debut picture book puts an endearing spin on the anxiety that accompanies change and making friends.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A hilarious comic that presents the quest of finding a friend like it were an adventure."-- "The Book Wars"<br><br>Hrab, a former librarian, knows what makes kids laugh... But amid the laughter are some very good lessons about making friends that will undoubtedly help soothe the anxieties of many children.-- "Quill & Quire"<br><br>Ira Crumb would be an appropriate selection for five-to-eight-year-olds during the first week of school or when a new face appears in class.-- "Canadian Children's Book News"<br><br>Packed with wry whimsy... A valuable lesson in friendship.-- "Kirkus"<br><br>This story is perfect to be read to (or by) any young student entering a new town, school, or club.-- "Canadian Review of Materials"<br><br>This story of a boy's anxiety about making friends will show readers that, many times, the best way to make a friend is to be yourself! A fast and fun read.-- "Booklist"<br><br>Will have young readers giggling... A fast-moving text that speaks to the fear children have about being the new kid anywhere in life, this title will be especially welcome on the shelves for back-to-school storytimes and shared readings.-- "School Library Journal"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>NASEEM HRAB</b> is a writer, a storyteller and a pretty good friend. Her comedy writing has appeared on McSweeney's Internet Tendency and The Rumpus. Naseem worked as a librarian for a time and now works in children's publishing. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. <p/> <b>JOSH HOLINATY</b> is an illustrator whose works include public art commissions and book, magazine and newspaper illustrations. His previous books include the Norma Fleck Award finalist <i>A Beginner's Guide to Immortality: From Alchemy to Avatars</i>. Originally from Alberta, Josh now lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his wife Genevieve and their dog, Jack, eater of socks.

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