Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever - by Beatrice Alemagna (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In the highly anticipated follow-up to "On a Magical Do-Nothing Day, " seven-year-old Harold Snipperpot tells the story of his extraordinarily chaotic and ultimately miraculous first real birthday party ever. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>From the internationally admired, award-winning creator of many celebrated picture books, including <em>On a Magical Do-Nothing Day</em>, <em>A Lion in Paris, </em> and <em>The Wonderful Fluffy Little Squishy</em>, comes a story about lonely Harold Snipperpot, a seven-year-old boy who has never had a real birthday party, until now.</strong></p><p>Harold is turning seven years old. He's never had a real birthday party. That's because his parents are too grumpy.</p><p>But this year they feel bad for Harold. "We'll call up Mr. Ponzio," says Harold's mother. So they do, and Mr. Ponzio agrees to help, "The party will be absolutely extraordinary, Mrs. Snipperpot." When everyone arrives at the Snipperpots', everyone--especially Harold--is absolutely flabbergasted. It truly is a party like no other.</p><p>Full of surprises, every animal imaginable, and magical moments galore, <em>Harold Snipperpot's Best Disaster Ever </em>is a party unlike any other.</p><p>Perfect for fans of other shocking shindigs such as <em>Secret Pizza Party</em> by Adam Rubin and <em>May I Bring a Friend?</em> by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Harold is turning seven years old.</p><p>He's never had a real birthday party. His parents are too grumpy.</p><p>But this year is going to be different. Thanks to a peculiar man named Mr. Ponzio, something incredible is going to happen on Harold's birthday.</p><p>And it's going to be absolutely extraordinary.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Nuanced, wonderfully observant mixed-media artwork by Alemagna (<em>On a Magical Do-Nothing Day</em>) gives this story its magic."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"Readers will squeal with delight at Alemagna's montage of misbehaving animals... This story hits all the right notes for young readers, being more than chaotic silliness, and the details worked into Alemagna's mixed-media collage illustrations are extraordinarily captivating."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"...every child can relate to Harold's wish for something spectacular on his birthday...Highly recommended."--School Library Journal<br><br>"Alemagna's striking mixed media illustrations have a 3-D look, reminiscent of Brian Wildsmith's work. Close inspection reveals intricate patterns and humorous details."--School Library Journal<br>
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