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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School... Hardcover – Picture Book, March 3, 2015

by Davide Cali (Author), Benjamin Chaud (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 127 ratings
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First, some giant ants steal breakfast.

Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness!
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  1. Reading age
    6 - 9 years
  2. Part of series
    I Didn't Do My Homework Because...
  3. Print length
    44 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 4
  6. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.38 x 8.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    March 3, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    1452131686
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1452131689
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K-Gr 2—The young hero of I Did Not Do My Homework Because…(Chronicle, 2014) is back, this time with inventive reasons why he was late for school. The fantastical tale has it all—giant ants that steal his breakfast, a ninja attack, an encounter with Yeti and Bigfoot, invading aliens, and many other unlikely escapades. A clever twist at the end involving a time machine and dinosaurs imparts unexpected credibility to the boy's story. The plot might be somewhat tenuous and the series of events seemingly random, but nonetheless are true to how a child's runaway imagination might work. Chaud's signature cartoon illustrations delight with eccentric and humorous details on every page, the expressions of the protagonist's canine companion especially silly and fun to follow. VERDICT Best suited for a personal perusal or one-on-one sharing due to its small format, this book will appeal to fans of Cali and Chaud's previous work as well as those who appreciate a whimsical romp.—Yelena Alekseyeva-Popova, formerly at Chappaqua Library, NY

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"A series of hilariously surreal situations."--Kirkus Reviews

"A series of hilariously surreal situations."--Kirkus Reviews

"A series of hilariously surreal situations."--Kirkus Reviews

"It's not until the clever turn on the last page that readers realize just how brave and truthful the boy narrator has been all along."--The Boston Globe

"It's not until the clever turn on the last page that readers realize just how brave and truthful the boy narrator has been all along."--The Boston Globe

"It's not until the clever turn on the last page that readers realize just how brave and truthful the boy narrator has been all along."--The Boston Globe

"Delightful.. a valuable addition for all libraries."-School Library Connection

"Delightful.. a valuable addition for all libraries."-School Library Connection

"Delightful.. a valuable addition for all libraries."-School Library Connection

"A whimsical romp."--School Library Journal

"A whimsical romp."--School Library Journal

"A whimsical romp."--School Library Journal

"Imaginative high jinks, highly entertaining."--Booklist

"Imaginative high jinks, highly entertaining."--Booklist

"Imaginative high jinks, highly entertaining."--Booklist

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (March 3, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 44 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452131686
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452131689
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.38 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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    Benjamin Chaud is the author and illustrator of The Bear's Song, The Bear's Sea Escape, and Farewell Floppy, and he is the illustrator of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School. . . , I Didn't Do My Homework Because. . . , and I Didn't Do My Homework Because Doodle Book of Excuses. He lives in the South of France.

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Grassshopper021
5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun book with awesome artwork!
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
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I bought this for my 6 year old son. I was VERY surprised by this book. The artwork is amazing in it! It reminds me of the books from my childhood that had awesome pictures. Bony Legs, Ms. Nelson is Missing, etc. There is so much stuff on each page that you can stare for several minutes. The story is also cute, funny, and has a laughable ending. This book would be good for any child of any age. It's a fun read and if anything, get it for the hilarious pictures! The story is about a little boy explaining to his teacher why he was late. It involved everything form aliens to ninjas. Get it!
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Batman
5.0 out of 5 stars A engaging graphics and story
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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This is author and illustrator are a fantastic team to engage the imaginations of youth. It is so much fun to read with our six year old. We have most of the books made by them.
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GS
4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps fun for older kids like 7 or 8
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
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Perhaps fun for older kids like 7 or 8, but quite an unusual story. Probably more fun for adults than for children.
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Sophia Zharkova
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2015
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Beautifully made and funny book with amazing illustrations! My son loves it
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and really works your childs' imagination
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2016
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One of my son's favorite books. He is 4 and loves all the plot twists and turns. It got him to jokingly fib about what happened at school so it was fun to hear his inventions when I picked him up from school.
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Nichole Hutchins
3.0 out of 5 stars My students don't like the story as much as I would have thought
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2016
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Cute story but had expected the book to be a little larger. My students don't like the story as much as I would have thought.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You will not regret buying this clever book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2015
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Our 6 year-old grandson and 4 year-old granddaughter LOVE this book. Our grandson has read this aloud so many times, that his younger sister has memorized it. It is a very clever story. Crazy things happen on the main character's walk to school, and hilarity ensues!
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Buyer#1
5.0 out of 5 stars Toddler loves it
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2021
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My one year old has two of Davide’s book so far and she loves them. She thinks they’re funny and she enjoys the artwork as well . Will purchase more soon
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Mathilde
5.0 out of 5 stars GENIAL!!!!
Reviewed in France on November 12, 2018
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Je suis super fan!!! Il est extraordinaire!!! Beau livre, belles illustrations et de bien drôles excuses pour être en retard à l'école!!! J'adooore!
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Elakkiya
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on February 16, 2017
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Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in Italy on November 11, 2016
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Not only a very nice and funny book, but in my opinion the best way to teach English words to my daughter.
Thanks to the 5 stars seller : London Lane.
Greetings from Italy!
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Judith Laure
5.0 out of 5 stars The adventures on the way to school
Reviewed in Spain on June 11, 2015
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Great book about what can happen to you on the way to school, mixing in fairy tales . My son loves it and we play it on the way to school
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