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Ploof

By Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser
Series: Ploof
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Ploof is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to a playful, cloud-like character named Ploof, who discovers the joy of sharing and spreading happiness. Through whimsical illustrations and gentle storytelling, the book encourages children to explore friendship, kindness, and the magic of imagination.
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You might enjoy this vibrant and delightful children's book if you love stories filled with creativity and whimsy. This tale is a perfect pick for young readers who enjoy fun characters, lively illustrations, and a heartwarming message about friendship and adventure. It's sure to capture the imagination of children and adults alike.

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Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers.

Ploof is a puffy cloud who's a little lonely—but now you're here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Ploof overcome their shyness? Play pretend? Make Ploof laugh with your funny faces, find their hiding spot, give them a high five!

Full of imaginative and interactive fun, each page of this perfect book for preschoolers offers a chance to play. By following cues to say hello, clap, blow, shake, wave, or make a funny face, young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions on Ploof. They'll learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement, and kindness through Ploof's emotional journey—and, along the way, they'll learn how to be a fantastic friend!

Join Ploof’s adventures in a brand-new series co-written and co-illustrated by Narwhal and Jelly creator Ben Clanton and up-and-coming picture book maker Andy Chou Musser.

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  • Ploof
    Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book for fans of Hervé Tullet's Press Here, from the creator of Narwhal and Jelly and the co-creator of Science Explorers. Ploof is a puffy cloud who's a little lonely—but now you're here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Ploof overcome their shyness?...
    By Ben Clanton and Andy Chou Musser
    Hardback
    $5300
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781774881927

Publisher: Tundra Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Tundra Books

Illustration: FULL COLOR THROUGHOUT

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 471g

Pages: 56

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Andy Chou Musser Ben Clanton Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Ploof

About the Author

BEN CLANTON is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the Narwhal and Jelly series. His other books for children include The Greatest in the World!, the first book in the Tater Tales series; Mo's Mustache; Vote for Me!; Rot, the Cutest in the World!; Boo Who?; It Came in the Mail; Something Extraordinary and Rex Wrecks It!. He lives with his wife and kids in Seattle, Washington.

ANDY CHOU MUSSER is the author-illustrator of A Home Under the Stars, his debut picture book, which received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews and a silver medal from the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles. He is the co-creator of the Science Explorer series with Amy Seto Forrester. Andy has also created animation for a range of clients including ABC, Starbucks, T-Mobile and Warner Brothers. He lives on a cozy hill in Seattle, Washington, not far from wild forests and magical woodland creatures.

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