Woodpecker Wants a Waffle

One day Benny the woodpecker awakens to the best tummy-rumbling smell ever and discovers it’s something called waffles. He must taste them!

He pecks on the door of the waffle house, but he gets the boot.

He tries to sneak in, but he gets swept away.

Each time Benny tries, he just can’t seem to get to those delicious waffles. The other forest animals laugh at him: “Woodpeckers don’t eat waffles!” they say. But Benny has a brilliant plan. . . .

Steve Breen has created a delightful picture book with pitch-perfect humor and tons of visual gags that will keep readers coming back for more! Now a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2016!

When Benny the woodpecker awakens to the best tummy-rumbling waffle smell, he must have a taste.

He pecks on the door of the waffle house, but he gets the boot.

BAP!

He tries to sneak in, but he gets swept away.

FWAP!

Each time Benny tries, he just can't seem to get to those delicious waffles. The other forest animals laugh at him. "Woodpeckers don't eat waffles!" they say. But Benny has a brilliant plan. Will it work?

“Breen delivers a whimsical, alliterative story of animal high jinks...a wonderful offering for storytimes.” - School Library Journal

“This funny number celebrates determination, nonconformity, and creativity. And, of course, waffles.” - Booklist (starred review)