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Laurie Keller

Potato Pants! Kindle Edition

by Laurie Keller (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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A potato and his eggplant nemesis struggle to find the perfect pants in this hilarious, heartwarming tale of forgiveness by bestselling Geisel-Award winning creator Laurie Keller.

Potato is excited because today—for one day only— Lance Vance’s Fancy Pants Store is selling . . .POTATO PANTS!

Potato rushes over early, but just as he’s about to walk in, something makes him stop. What could it be? Find out in this one-of-a-kind story about misunderstandings and forgiveness, and—of course—Potato Pants!

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3 - 7 years, from customers
Print length

40 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Preschool - 3
Lexile measure

AD530L
Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date

October 2, 2018
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978-1250107237
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Booklist Best Book of the Year
Winner of the Vermont Red Clover Award
A Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award Nominee
A Minnesota Star of the North Picture Book Nominee

"A manic tale that’s going to be very hard to read without inducing “peels” of laughter . . . Keller constructs an alliteration-rich narrative using plenty of exclamation points and big type in multiple colors to crank the volume up even further. It’s potato pandemonium, any way you slice it. "--Booklist, starred review

"There's plenty of silly illustrations and attractive potato pants to keep chuckling readers turning pages to the end."--The New York Times

"A high-energy read with plenty of kid appeal."--Kirkus Reviews

"The story by Keller, buoyed by her kinetic mixed-media compositions (including potato stamps), blends humor and a theme of forgiveness."--Publishers Weekly

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Laurie Keller is the bestselling author-illustrator of many books for kids, including Do Unto Otters; Potato Pants!; The Scrambled States of America; the Geisel Award-winning We Are Growing!; and Arnie the Doughnut, as well as three books in the Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter book series.

Growing up in Michigan, Laurie always loved to draw, paint and write stories. She earned a B.F.A. at Kendall College of Art and Design, then worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City as a greeting card illustrator for seven years. One night, the idea for a children’s book popped into her head and after showing the story to several publishers in New York City, she quit her job and moved there. The following year, that story idea was a published book―The Scrambled States of America. Laurie loved living in NYC, but she returned to her home state, where she lives in the woods along the shores of Lake Michigan.

--This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H7CRXNM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (October 2, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 6827 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #64,838 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #14 in Children's Cooking Books
- #29 in Potato Cooking
- #134 in Children's Science & Nature

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Laurie Keller is the author and illustrator of many books including The Scrambled States of America, Potato Pants!, Arnie the Doughnut, Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners (Amazons #1 Editors' Pick on their Best Books of 2007 List), The Adventures of Arnie the Doughnut chapter book series, and We Are Growing!, part of the Elephant and Piggie Like Reading series and winner of the 2017 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. When Laurie isn't busy making books, she enjoys playing the banjo, traveling, cross-country skiing and splashing in Lake Michigan. You can find out more about Laurie at her website, www.lauriekeller.com (see attached diagram to learn how to draw Arnie the Doughnut!).

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Sam F.

My 5 year old LOVES this book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020

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We received this book through the Amazon Kids Book Club. I somehow, by accident developed a New York Jewish accent while reading the book (I'm Asian), and poof! it all came together. My kid absolutely loved the story. We practically read it every night now.

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PeaceWorks

Fabulously funny book with an AWESOME message!

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022

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I’m very picky about the books I buy (limited funds, you know). This one was a lucky find thanks to a scholastic book sale (my son’s 1st grade teacher had it on her wish list). The story is really unique, funny, AND has a fabulous message about apologizing and forgiveness. You and your kids are sure to love it, too!

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Nibarian

Just the perfect amount of silliness!!

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019

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Purchased this for my K-6 school library and have read it to quite a few classes and they all LOVED it!! The minute it gets turned in, another student wants to check it out!

If potatoes can wear pants, then the possibilities are endless in the produce department! Tomato trousers, rutabaga robes, carrot coats, lettuce leotards!!!

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JFH

So hilarious!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018

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I could NOT stop laughing at all the potato puns and antics of these tubers, but what I loved most is the relatability of the characters. Jealousy, judgement, and of course wanting the coolest pants for yourself! This is a riotously fun read-aloud.

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AJ123016

Fun and Important Message

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021

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It was a favorite we got from the library and I couldn’t resist getting it for our home. The kids love it and the good message inside is important. Apologizing and forgiveness. Definitely a win in a fun manner!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022

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My kids and adults love this book. Cute story and not too long.

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Tiffany

One of our favorites!

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021

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We LOVE this book! Makes all of us laugh. Our 4 year old practically has it memorized. Enjoyable story, good themes, and funny. The art is delightful too.

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