{"product_id":"on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","title":"On Account of the Gum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of scissors, some butter, your rabbit, and the cat are also stuck up there. And to make matters worse, it's picture day! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith each turn of the page in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, the situation gets stickier, sillier, and more desperate. Kids will love this all-too-familiar story, told in verse and propelled by charming illustrations, about one family's best efforts to get the gum un-stuck . . . by any means necessary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Adam Rex is one of the best writers making picture books today, and . . . \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Account of the Gum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e just might be his best picture book yet.\"--Mac Barnett, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor books \u003ci\u003eSam and Dave Dig a Hole\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eExtra Yarn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCLASSIC STORY: Readers of all ages will instantly relate to this problem that kids have faced since the invention of bubble gum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are filled with whimsical rhymes and hilarious illustrations that make him one of the most beloved and children's book authors working today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eREAD ALOUD FUN: Told in clever rhyming verse, this funny book is perfect for story time on the couch or in the classroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking for a delightful read-aloud tale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for funny kids books for girl or boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who enjoy the zany humor of \u003ci\u003eDragons Love Tacos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wonky Donkey\u003c\/i\u003e, and books by Jory John and Mo Willems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Adam Rex's award-winning picture books, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein Makes a Sandwich\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSchool's First Day of School\u003c\/i\u003e (with illustrator Christian Robinson), and\u003ci\u003e Chu's Day\u003c\/i\u003e (with author Neil Gaiman)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has ever had gum stuck in their hair!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Adam Rex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.10h x 9.30w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781452181547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e509108 \/ On Account of the Gum","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44147444154413,"sku":"9781452181547","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_b172c1f3-d9d4-409a-bd02-ac0021789bba.jpg?v=1757185445","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/on-account-of-the-gum-9781452181547","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}