Forty the Fortune Teller

By Drew Daywalt, Kevin Cornell (Illustrator)

A forgotten paper fortune teller must save the playground from disaster.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When a paper fortune teller is left behind at recess, it faces an unexpected challenge. Teaming up with unlikely allies like Potato Chip and Basketball, it must convince chewed-up gum to help fix the playground slide. Can this quirky crew save the day and ensure the kids' safety? Dive into this wacky adventure where friendship and creativity turn a forgotten toy into a hero.

From the publisher

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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