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Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly, Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips.
Like most crows, Arlo has a big brain. But Arlo has something else: a little pal who’s not afraid to tell him when he’s being insufferable!
In the first of three episodes, a battle of the brains and bird-to-bird banter soon turns into an unexpected friendship. Arlo and Pips' adventures include a visit the big city and the beach on their hunt for shiny things and French fries. Cool crow facts are included throughout the book.
Everyone's crowing about Arlo & Pips, with Kirkus praising it as "a perfect match for newly independent readers"!
More praise for Arlo & Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * A Junior Library Guild Selection * "An unexpected friendship story! In three short graphic chapters marked by [Gravel’s] signature sly humor, facts about crows are sprinkled throughout, making the reader believe that maybe crows are truly as amazing as Arlo says.” —The Horn Book (starred review)
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friendship, tall poppy,
Arlo is a very arrogant crow, convinced that crows are the smartest birds. He tells Pips all about his great qualities, oblivious to Pip's points that he doesn't sing well and isn't as pretty as other birds. He also shows Pips all the things he can do, including copying noises and playing dead to protect his food. As Arlo is new to the city, Pips teaches him about humans. Throughout the simple journey they take together, Arlo continues to brag. Pips points out that he doesn't need to brag and Arlo gives her a present to thank her for showing him around.
