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The Wrong Book

Illustrated by Alex Willmore
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
9.38"W x 9.25"H x 0.36"D   | 11 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Feb 27, 2024 | 40 Pages | 978-0-593-62196-7
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD470L
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What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading—and laughing!

Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?

That’s what the narrator of this hilarious picture book thinks! Good thing there are some other characters in this book to set him straight…

With bright bold illustrations, this laugh-out-loud funny story, written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit, is sure to give kids—and grown-ups—a serious case of the giggles. 

Because a flower goes chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Right? Right?
Praise for The Wrong Book:

"[T]he book’s resolute silliness, Looney Tunes comic beats, and topsy-turvy perspective make clear that this is a rambunctious read-aloud that’s tailor-made to induce giggle fits." —Publishers Weekly

"Chaotic fun, perfect for read-alouds." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] lesson to viewers that being right isn’t always as important as having fun." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Sweet and hilarious . . . [with] zany illustrations [that] contain even more hidden gags. You’ll have a blast reading these aloud to someone just learning about the subversive joy of books.” —Ron Charles, Washington Post
© Tyler Weinberger
Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, but now lives in a Southern California home haunted only by 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, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Crayons’ Christmas, and The Crayons Go Back to School, in addition to many other titles. You can visit Drew Daywalt at DrewDaywalt.com or follow him on Instagram @DrewDaywalt.

Oliver Jeffers is a creator of art for adults and children. An illustrator of fine art, his picture books have received numerous awards and much critical acclaim. The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Crayons’ Christmas, and The Crayons Go Back to School were #1 New York Times bestsellers. Oliver has become one of the world’s most in-demand artists, creating pieces and graphics for TED Talks, the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and for U2’s lyric video to the song “Ordinary Love.” You can visit Oliver Jeffers at OliverJeffers.com or follow him on Instagram @OliverJeffers, on X @OliverJeffers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/OliverJeffersArt. View titles by Drew Daywalt

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What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading—and laughing!

Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?

That’s what the narrator of this hilarious picture book thinks! Good thing there are some other characters in this book to set him straight…

With bright bold illustrations, this laugh-out-loud funny story, written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit, is sure to give kids—and grown-ups—a serious case of the giggles. 

Because a flower goes chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Right? Right?

Praise

Praise for The Wrong Book:

"[T]he book’s resolute silliness, Looney Tunes comic beats, and topsy-turvy perspective make clear that this is a rambunctious read-aloud that’s tailor-made to induce giggle fits." —Publishers Weekly

"Chaotic fun, perfect for read-alouds." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A] lesson to viewers that being right isn’t always as important as having fun." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Sweet and hilarious . . . [with] zany illustrations [that] contain even more hidden gags. You’ll have a blast reading these aloud to someone just learning about the subversive joy of books.” —Ron Charles, Washington Post

Author

© Tyler Weinberger
Drew Daywalt grew up in a haunted house, but now lives in a Southern California home haunted only by 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, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Crayons’ Christmas, and The Crayons Go Back to School, in addition to many other titles. You can visit Drew Daywalt at DrewDaywalt.com or follow him on Instagram @DrewDaywalt.

Oliver Jeffers is a creator of art for adults and children. An illustrator of fine art, his picture books have received numerous awards and much critical acclaim. The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, The Crayons’ Christmas, and The Crayons Go Back to School were #1 New York Times bestsellers. Oliver has become one of the world’s most in-demand artists, creating pieces and graphics for TED Talks, the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and for U2’s lyric video to the song “Ordinary Love.” You can visit Oliver Jeffers at OliverJeffers.com or follow him on Instagram @OliverJeffers, on X @OliverJeffers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/OliverJeffersArt. View titles by Drew Daywalt