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Have I Got a Book for You!

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The bestselling author-illustrator and creator of publishing sensation Scaredy Squirrel presents a character you just can’t say “no” to: salesman Mr. Al Foxword. ~Al can sell anything. You can’t help but be impressed by his lineup of satisfied customers: he’s sold an icebox to a penguin, an umbrella to a fish and a dirt vacuum to a mole. ~Al knows you’re looking for a great book, and this is your lucky day. Say goodbye to books that leave you bored and uninspired. Research shows that 100 percent of Al’s customers notice a dramatic increase in happiness after buying his book. Not totally convinced yet? Just when you think you’re ready to close the book on this relentless salesman, he comes up with a clever tactic that you simply can’t refuse.#The retro design and the sheer absurdity of Foxword’s powers of persuasion make for an off-the-wall picture book with major crossover appeal that pokes fun at our hard-sell society.

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The bestselling author-illustrator and creator of publishing sensation Scaredy Squirrel presents a character you just can’t say “no” to: salesman Mr. Al Foxword. ~Al can sell anything. You can’t help but be impressed by his lineup of satisfied customers: he’s sold an icebox to a penguin, an umbrella to a fish and a dirt vacuum to a mole. ~Al knows you’re looking for a great book, and this is your lucky day. Say goodbye to books that leave you bored and uninspired. Research shows that 100 percent of Al’s customers notice a dramatic increase in happiness after buying his book. Not totally convinced yet? Just when you think you’re ready to close the book on this relentless salesman, he comes up with a clever tactic that you simply can’t refuse.#The retro design and the sheer absurdity of Foxword’s powers of persuasion make for an off-the-wall picture book with major crossover appeal that pokes fun at our hard-sell society.

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Paperback

Educational resources

Curriculum

Humor

Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 460L

  • guided reading
  • M

  • guided reading grade level
  • 2/3

  • lexile code
  • Adult Directed

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • LG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 2.7

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"... a self-reflexive and broadly comic parody of self-promotion that invites its young readers to become critical consumers of advertising."

Quill and Quire, 01/08/2009

"Driven by a particularly artful use of page turns, this makes compelling reading. Have your credit card ready."

Kirkus Reviews, 01/07/2009

"Jokes and interactive fun are the point here ... Give this to Mo Willems' legions of Pigeon fans."

Booklist, 01/09/2009

"Foxword's clever sales techniques make this book funny to the hilt."

School Library Journal, 01/12/2009

Awards

  • 2011 - Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library Association, Commended

  • 2010 - Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award, Canadian Library Association, Commended

  • 2010 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Winner

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