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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · January 1, 2025
Punch!
By Michael Hall
Friends respond to bullying with unexpected kindness, teaching empathy and forgiveness.
40 pages
3.6/5 Goodreads · 269 ratings
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Children's book Author & Illustrator
Michael Hall
Biography
Michael Hall is the author/illustrator of The New York Times bestseller, My Heart Is Like a Zoo, as well as the critically acclaimed Perfect Square, It’s an Orange Aardvark, Red: A Crayon’s Story, and Frankencrayon. Before becoming a children’s author, Michael was an award-winning graphic designer whose work — including graphic identities for the City of Saint Paul, Macalester College, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Hennepin County Medical Center — has been widely recognized for its simple and engaging approach. Michael lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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