{"product_id":"9780805091564","title":"Mac \u0026 Cheese : A Friendship Story That Celebrates Being Different","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMac \u0026amp; Cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): James Proimos, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMac and Cheese are the very best of friends, but sometimes they have  trouble understanding each other. Cheese is dazzled by Mac's big, big brain,  and Mac is baffled by Cheese's artistic talent. But they soon learn that no amount of misunderstanding can get in the way of their unique friendship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold with tenderness and humor, this picture book, divided into three short stories, showcases the special bond between two unlikely friends. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Christy Ottaviano Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In three stories—set just after mealtimes—their day proceeds, with moments both wacky and tender. . . Appearances by culinary pairs such as P.B. and Jay, Oil and Water, and Salt and Salt add another layer of humor to this jocular story\"-\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Mac and Cheese's] mutual devotion and Proimos’s dopey artwork should win this odd couple even more friends.\"-\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eProimos’ bold, eye-catching art comically illustrates the silly interactions between the friends. . .  vibrant patches of color and cartoonish, childlike figures add a buoyant atmosphere to the already bubbly story. This cheery friendship tale will likely become readaloud favorite.\"-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eAmusing and timeless stories of friendship. The cartoon illustrations, rendered with brush pen on paper and colored in Sketchbook Pro, are bold and engaging. The deeply colored pictures give readers further insight into what is going on in the narrative. A silly, fun read-aloud for kids who love cartoons and enjoy a good laugh.\"-\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780805091564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40595979075790,"sku":"9780805091564","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_47328e33-eb2c-494e-b134-e04670d62971.jpg?v=1637846065","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780805091564","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}