{"product_id":"hoggy-wentacourtin-isbn-9780823451487","title":"Hoggy Went-A-Courtin'","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet in the game with Hoggy and friends in this comic for beginning readers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo one can catch Hoggy on the court. He’s the best at dribbling, shooting, and scoring. But Hoggy is not the best when it comes to helping his teammates. To them, Hoggy showboats, over-dribbles, and doesn’t pass the ball. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen Hoggy’s fed-up friends ask him to leave the game, Hoggy is faced with a big decision. Will he stay angry, or will he apologize and be a better teammate? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEthan Long's expressive, slapstick-style art shines in this story about teamwork, cooperation, and friendship—great for early comics and social emotion learning collections.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eComics-lovers can now share the fun with their kids, students, siblings, and younger friends who are learning to read!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eI  Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or  unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young  comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories  these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eI  Like to Read® Comics, like their award-winning I Like to Read®  counterpart, are created by celebrated artists and support reading  comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe hope that all new readers will say, “I like to read comics!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\"This early reader’s simple format allows beginner readers to remain focused on the text while enjoying splash pages, sound effects, and the small details that make the visual experience of a comic so much fun. . . . Hoggy’s story is also a well-crafted lesson in how to deliver a meaningful apology.\"\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"This colorful friendship story is an approachable introduction to graphic novels for early readers.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Long brings an invitingly cartoonish style to the artwork in this I Like to Read Comics book, with bright colors and dynamic motion. . . . Long's play on the term ball hog makes for a comical premise, and the resolution of the friendship conflict will resonate with plenty of kids.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEthan Long is an artist and animator who has written and illustrated dozens of children's books. His accolades include a Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal for Up, Tall, and High! and a daytime Emmy nomination for Tasty Time with Ze Frank.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302790025445,"sku":"NP9780823451487","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823451487.jpg?v=1767729119","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hoggy-wentacourtin-isbn-9780823451487","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}