Forty the Fortune Teller
What's This Book About
A laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. What’s a fortune teller to do when she’s dropped on the ground half-finished when the bell rings to mark the end of recess? Make friends and save the day, that’s what! In this hilarious graphic novel-style picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won’t get hurt. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, but now lives in a Southern California home haunted by only his wife, two kids, and a German shepherd. A Hollywood screenwriter when he is not writing for young readers, Drew’s favorite crayon is Black. He is the #1 bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home. Follow Drew at @DrewDaywalt.
Kevin Cornell is known for his humor and has illustrated many books, websites, and comics such as The Chicken Squad, Count the Monkeys, The Terrible Two, and Mustache! He spends his time in Philadelphia drawing made-up things.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780593691465
- Publication Date
- February 24, 2026
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Original Publication Date
- February 24, 2026
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lexile® Level
- 520L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~N
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~3.4
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