A Funny Thing Happened After School . . .
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

A Funny Thing Happened After School . . .

Book #6 in the I Didn't Do My Homework Because... series

Homework in space? A cosmic adventure derails their plans.

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44 pages· 327 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Henry and Ali face a cosmic challenge: completing their solar system homework amidst a whirlwind of space adventures. From spaceship jams to alien encounters, their journey is anything but ordinary. Can they navigate these interstellar surprises and return with their assignment intact? Discover a universe of chaos and humor as they attempt to explain their wild tale to their teacher. Will they succeed, or will space prove too unpredictable?

From the publisher

The latest book in Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud’s internationally acclaimed I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . series is out of this world! It’s a race to do homework–in space! But first, there’s a spaceship jam. Then there’s the moon detour, the Mars alien exploration, and a stop on the gravity-defying International Space Station. And that’s just the beginning! Henry and Ali want to get their homework done–they really do! But how are they supposed to study the solar system when they seem to be swept up in an endless series of interstellar surprises? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the author-illustrator team behind I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . ., comes an action-packed, entertaining tale about trying to get your homework done, whether you’re in–or out–of this world! THE LATEST IN A FAVORITE SERIES: The dynamic author-illustrator team of Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud are back with an engaging sixth book in the acclaimed I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . children’s book series! A FAST-PACED SPACE ADVENTURE: As the two main characters try to get their homework done, outer space surprises keep thwarting their attempts. The result? Amusing mayhem and hilarious surprises on every page. IRRESISTIBLE, DETAIL-RICH ILLUSTRATIONS: Humorous illustrations and endless details for readers to discover result in a satisfying–and exciting–reading experience. A MUST-READ FOR YOUNG READERS: An energetic pace, clever story, and ample humor make this book an engaging read. Perfect for: Fans of books in the I Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . . series Fans of Benjamin Chaud Fans of Edward Gorey, Maurice Sendak, and Mo Willems Appreciators of aliens and all things outer space Lovers of clever stories with wild and wacky humor Anyone looking for funny kids’ books to delight reluctant readers

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
44
Words
327
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
523417
Publication
Published
July 11, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781452183008

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