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The Famously Funny Parrott: More Bird-Brained Than Ever!

Illustrated by Brian Biggs
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$16.99 US
5.75"W x 8.56"H x 0.58"D  
On sale Dec 24, 2024 | 128 Pages | 9780593378243
Grades 2-5
Reading Level: Lexile 620L | Fountas & Pinnell S
From the co-creator of the hit children’s show, Dora the Explorer, comes four more hilarious stories about the friendship between Freddie the purple parrot and his loyal butler, Peccary.

Return to Rubberwick with this new collection of short stories, full of whimsical illustrations and laugh-out-loud hijinks!

These brand new adventures find our favorite duo deciphering morse code, getting into trouble with the town Judge, and even trying a new breakfast treat (don't worry, waffles are still the best!). When things get tough Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary.

“The Wind in the Willows meets Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster in these short stories.”–Kirkus Reviews on The Famously Funny Parrott
As a TV writer and producer, Eric Daniel Weiner co-created and produced several of preschool television's most successful series such as the smash hit Dora the Explorer. Now an acclaimed six-time Emmy Award nominee, he’shappily returned to acting, playwriting, and the theater. The Famously Funny Parrott is his debut children’s book. View titles by Eric Daniel Weiner
Brian Biggs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He currently makes illustrations for books, posters, puzzles, and games in an old garage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit his website at www.mrbiggs.com.  View titles by Brian Biggs
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From the co-creator of the hit children’s show, Dora the Explorer, comes four more hilarious stories about the friendship between Freddie the purple parrot and his loyal butler, Peccary.

Return to Rubberwick with this new collection of short stories, full of whimsical illustrations and laugh-out-loud hijinks!

These brand new adventures find our favorite duo deciphering morse code, getting into trouble with the town Judge, and even trying a new breakfast treat (don't worry, waffles are still the best!). When things get tough Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary.

“The Wind in the Willows meets Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster in these short stories.”–Kirkus Reviews on The Famously Funny Parrott

Author

As a TV writer and producer, Eric Daniel Weiner co-created and produced several of preschool television's most successful series such as the smash hit Dora the Explorer. Now an acclaimed six-time Emmy Award nominee, he’shappily returned to acting, playwriting, and the theater. The Famously Funny Parrott is his debut children’s book. View titles by Eric Daniel Weiner
Brian Biggs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. He currently makes illustrations for books, posters, puzzles, and games in an old garage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit his website at www.mrbiggs.com.  View titles by Brian Biggs

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