Gary Wilkinson – illustratör

Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Join Patrick Picklebottom on the adventure of a lifetime, as his amazing new book unleashes the power of his imagination! Young Patrick Picklebottom gets the surprise of his life when a kind-hearted store owner sells him his favorite book for only one penny: "Would you like to buy this?" asked an elderly man. "I'd like to," said Patrick, "but I don't think I can. I've only one penny, and not one penny more," then he hung his head low, and he turned toward the door. "As it happens," replied the kind-hearted gent, "This book only costs a single red cent. But will he get to read its incredible stories? His journey home may be harder than it looks! Written lyrically with vibrant, colorful illustrations, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is a story about the magic of books and the love of reading, highlighting how a child's imagination and creativity can soar by simply reading a great book. From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Tyrannosaurus Hex comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again. Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade.

Ideal for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. This time, when Patrick sees a sign announcing story time is coming up, he's the first to arrive. But to his dismay, however, he arrives hours early, and the wait just feels like forever. Patrick has his work cut out for him to keep himself occupied, and not go stir-crazy during his very long wait. Was it five yet? He looked at the clock just to see, but oh no! It was only two minutes past three. It felt like a week had already gone by - and for a moment he thought he might break down and cry. He had to find something to pass time along, so he decided to start...by singing a song. He began with "Dem Bones," right into "Blind Mice" then some '80s rock ballads that he thought were quite nice. He was dancing around, having all sorts of fun, and the next thing he knew, it was 3:31. Join Patrick Picklebottom as he explores his imagination to make the longest wait ever a while lot more fun. Using art and music, Patrick creates new worlds for himself and the reader, showcasing that in any trip, there's far more fun in the journey than in the destination. And with a surprise twist at the end, we never know where his imagination will take us next! From the best-selling author ofRicky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll,Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock,The Bear and the FernandPatrick Picklebottom and the Penny Bookcomes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again. Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss,Patrick Picklebottom and the Longest Waitis ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade.