Pencil's Best Story Ever - Hardcover

by Carly Gledhill (Author)

"Silly and fun and turns the teaching-a-lesson trope on its head.... Essential." -SLJ (starred review)

A CBC Kids and Teachers Favorite

A hilarious, interactive story-within-a-story with twists, turns, and unexpected surprises, perfect for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit.

Oh, hello! I'm Pencil and I've written a very special story just for YOU. It's got all my friends in it and it's definitely my best story EVER. Do you want to hear it? Great! Then, what are you waiting for?

Pencil has written THE BEST STORY EVER and he can't wait to share it. But when Pencil's characters refuse to stick to the story, chaos unfolds. Can Pencil pull his story back on track so that EVERYONE can play a part and EVERYONE can enjoy it?

HILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: Kids and grown-ups alike will giggle at Pencil's story-within-a-story that gets more and more delightfully chaotic as it unfolds. A perfect book to read aloud again and again.

AND HILARIOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: The artwork is energetic, bright, and funny, providing readers with plenty of humorous easter eggs throughout.

FUN CHARACTERS: Pencil and his friends, including Peanut, Jelly, and Bear, are sure to be new favorite characters!

CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY: Pencil's Best Story Ever is celebration of creativity, story writing, and resilience.

Perfect for:

• Parents and grandparents looking for a fun story to read aloud with toddlers
• Anyone who loves a funny story, especially when they break the fourth wall
• Fans of books like The Day the Crayons Quit, We Are in a Book, or If You Laugh, I'm Starting this Book Over

Author Biography

Carly Gledhill is a children's book creator and print designer based in Manchester. Her colorful creations draw inspiration from children's TV shows, mid-century design and gardening. Carly was a winning illustrator in the 2024 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition.