Aldo Zelnick is not an athlete like his older brother or a rock collector like his best friend; he is just a regular child who likes to draw. One summer Aldo's grandma, Goosy, gives him a sketchbook in which to record all of his ideas and adventures, and Aldo quickly discovers how much fun cartooning is. From petitioning for a neighbourhood pool slide to his passion for slushies, Aldo illustrates his summer holiday, wacky friends, and loving family in this charming comic novel that blends text with illustrations on every page. Engaging and entertaining, the story and drawings in this book will captivate both enthusiastic and reluctant young readers. This first instalment in an A-to-Z alphabet series includes a glossary of words to help kids broaden their vocabulary.

About the Author
Karla Oceanak has been a writer and editor for more than 20 years. She has ghostwritten numerous self-help books and is a public speaker for childhood literacy. Kendra Spanjer is an illustrator and studio artist. They both live in Fort Collins, Colorado.


Awards
Winner of Reading the West (Children's Chapter) 2010. Commended for IndieFab awards (Juvenile Fiction) 2009.



Book Information
ISBN 9781934649046
Author Karla Oceanak
Format Hardback
Page Count 153
Imprint Bailiwick Press
Publisher Bailiwick Press
Weight(grams) 382g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 159mm * 15mm