{"product_id":"porcupine-and-cactus-isbn-9780593620991","title":"Porcupine and Cactus","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A silly, entertaining tale of a very prickly friendship.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA prickly tale about an unlikely friendship between a hopeful and chatty porcupine who attempts to befriend a cactus in the desert. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eI Need a Hug \u003c\/i\u003eby Aaron Blabey and \u003ci\u003eGoodnight Already \u003c\/i\u003eby Jory John!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a long and lonely desert walk, chatty and outgoing Porcupine discovers quiet Cactus and couldn’t be happier. These two spiky specimens are sure to have tons in common! But when Porcupine tries to get to know his new pal, Cactus doesn’t say a word.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter a miscommunication, Porcupine realizes Cactus is more than shy, he's downright \u003ci\u003eprickly\u003c\/i\u003e! Will these new buddies manage to mend their friendship?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith witty and humorous text from acclaimed author Katie Frawley and comical and expressive art from award-winning illustrator Alex Willmore, \u003ci\u003ePorcupine and Cactus\u003c\/i\u003e is a funny and endearing story of two unlikely friends. Perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey, Drew Daywalt, and Jory John.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePorcupine \u0026amp; Cactus\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"A laugh out loud tale that will have young readers giggling as they realize what Porcupine doesn't.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKidsBookshelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Sure to leave readers giggling.\" \u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bright, \u003cb\u003efunny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecartoonish \u003c\/b\u003eillustrations complement the \u003cb\u003ebubbly text\u003c\/b\u003e as the porcupine . . . \u003cb\u003eChildren will delight\u003c\/b\u003e in the realization that they know more about the cactus than the porcupine does and will \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud\u003c\/b\u003e at the misunderstandings that ensue.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eSometimes the best friend is the one who’s willing to listen\u003c\/b\u003e. . . Bright, \u003cb\u003efunny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecartoonish \u003c\/b\u003eillustrations complement the \u003cb\u003ebubbly text\u003c\/b\u003e as the porcupine enjoys a picnic with the unresponsive cactus, performs magic tricks, and chats on, oblivious . . . \u003cb\u003eChildren will delight\u003c\/b\u003e in the realization that they know more about the cactus than the porcupine does and will \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud \u003c\/b\u003eat the misunderstandings that ensue. \u003cb\u003eA silly, entertaining tale of a very prickly friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Chatty Porcupine’s prickles are utterly tickled upon meeting Cactus during his lonesome travels through the desert .  . . . A melodramatic reunion is \u003cb\u003esure to leave readers giggling\u003c\/b\u003e, but it also subtly provides a winking \u003cb\u003ereinforcement about the importance of respecting one another’s boundaries\u003c\/b\u003e, even at our most exuberant. The rubbery reticence of an inanimate cactus in the face of Porcupine’s friendly onslaught is a conceit cleverly amplified throughout the story, and Willmore’s mix of pencils, inks, and digital art create pleasing texture on barbed buddies and multicolored mesas alike. A heat-hazy sun moving across robin’s egg desert skies provides harmoniously energetic timestamps to the sheer duration of Porcupine’s cheerful abrasiveness. \u003cb\u003eReaders who enjoy laughing alongside well-meaning but oblivious critters, will find this picture book a worthy pit-stop on their own travels.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-BCCB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"On a scorching hot day in the desert Porcupine is on a lonely walk. He's thrilled when he spots someone new to talk to, but when Porcupine does everything he can think of to get to know his new friend, Cactus doesn't say a word.  A \u003cb\u003elaugh out loud tale\u003c\/b\u003e that will have \u003cb\u003eyoung readers gigglin\u003c\/b\u003eg as they realize what Porcupine doesn't, Cactus is a plant. But maybe this could be the start of an amazing friendship after all.\" --\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKidsBookshelf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatie Frawley \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eLighthouse and the Little Boat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTabitha and Fritz Trade Places\u003c\/i\u003e. Like Porcupine, she makes great potato salad. Unlike Porcupine, her favorite color is Goose Turd Green. (This is a real color. Katie didn’t make it up, though she wishes she had.) Katie teaches creative writing in sunny South Florida where she lives with her husband, five children, and a scruffy rescue pup named Gus.You can visit Katie Frawley at KatieFrawley.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Willmore\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eis an author and bestselling children’s book illustrator. Since he could first hold a pencil, Alex has been drawing characters, bringing each to life with a sense of mischief and fun. After studying Illustration for Children’s Publishing at the North Wales School of Art and Design, he went on to illustrate \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Pea\u003c\/i\u003e, which was selected for the BookTrust’s 2020 Time to Read Campaign. Alex has won the 2020 Shrewsbury Book Fest award and The FCBG 2020 award for his illustrations in \u003ci\u003eThe Runaway Pea\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as being nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal and was a finalist in the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize. His books have been translated into multiple languages. A love of fun storytelling and growing up on 80s cartoons lead Alex to write his own books, which combine captivating characters and quirky exploits, along with a positive moral message. Alex currently lives in his hometown of Northampton with his wife, two sons, and their chihuahua. You can visit Alex Willmore at AlexWillmore.co.uk","brand":"Flamingo Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301896999141,"sku":"NP9780593620991","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593620991.jpg?v=1767734985","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/porcupine-and-cactus-isbn-9780593620991","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}