Julia Sarcone-Roach

The almost Amazing Squirrel and their lovely assistant, Bear, are here to make snacks (and ice cream) disappear A deliciously funny picture book from the award-winning creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich. Squirrel is an expert at making acorns disappear. But making some ice cream vanish? "I put it right there On that hot rock in the sun " When Squirrel returns with Bear and finds the ice cream gone, they know there is only one explanation--Squirrel is a magician Determined to replicate this feat, Squirrel and Bear follow the ice cream truck...and put on a show every forest animal will remember forever. With a text that begs to be read aloud and lush paintings filled with humor, Julia Sarcone-Roach creates magical mayhem and a story so delicious, kids will be begging for second helpings.

The almost Amazing Squirrel and their lovely assistant, Bear, are here to make snacks (and ice cream) disappear A deliciously funny picture book from the award-winning creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich. Squirrel is an expert at making acorns disappear. But making some ice cream vanish? "I put it right there On that hot rock in the sun " When Squirrel returns with Bear and finds the ice cream gone, they know there is only one explanation--Squirrel is a magician Determined to replicate this feat, Squirrel and Bear follow the ice cream truck...and put on a show every forest animal will remember forever. With a text that begs to be read aloud and lush paintings filled with humor, Julia Sarcone-Roach creates magical mayhem and a story so delicious, kids will be begging for second helpings.

The creator of the New York Times bestselling The Bear Ate Your Sandwich brings us another sly story of a hungry bear and a smooth-talking narrator. A tough gumshoe of a cat--the name's Muffin--protects his territory: The Little Bear Bakery. But there are no bears here. Not on Muffin's watch. One night, Muffin hears a suspicious noise. Mouse? Raccoon? Bat? Nope, not the usual suspects. But Muffin hears . . . growling. Could it be? Yup. A bear. Just a cub. Whose stomach is definitely growling. Muffin's got this case solved--clearly this bear needs some donuts. In this wonderfully noir-tinged tale, Julia Sarcone-Roach gives us another funny story of a hungry bear in the wrong place at the right time. This tale is sly and sweet, with sprinkles on top.

Bear meets sandwich, adventure ensues. . . . A sly classic-in-the-making for fans of Jon Klassen, Peter Brown, and Mo Willems. By now I think you know what happened to your sandwich. But you may not know how it happened. So let me tell you. It all started with the bear . . . So begins Julia Sarcone-Roach's delicious tale of a bear, lost in the city, who happens upon an unattended sandwich in the park. The bear's journey from forest to city and back home again is full of happy accidents, funny encounters, and sensory delights. The story is so engrossing, it's not until the very end that we begin to suspect this is a TALL tale. The wonderfully told story, spectacular illustrations, and surprise ending make this Julia Sarcone-Roach's best book to date. You'll want to share it with your friends (and keep a close eye on your lunch). Praise for The Bear Ate Your Sandwich: ***Winner of an Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor Award *** This story is mischief-making at its finest. And just like a good sandwich, it's hard to resist. - Book Page Charming -- The Wall Street Journal While the bear storyline is entertaining in itself, the ending twist will equally delight kids who love to spot untruths, and a second reading for hints as to the narrator's credibility may well be in order. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Starred review