Pizza and Taco: Who’s the Best?

(A Graphic Novel)

By Stephen Shaskan

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Published on Oct 17, 2023 | 0 Hours 14 Minutes

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Published on May 5, 2020 | 72 Pages

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Published on May 5, 2020 | 64 Pages

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Grades K–3
Ages 5–8

The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up...and be hungry for more!

Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is it Pizza or Taco? The question is debatable! They both love water slides. They both are friends with Hot Dog and Hamburger. In fact, maybe they should have a debate and get their friends to VOTE for who’s the best! Can their friendship survive the race for top spot on the popularity food chain? Cast your VOTE!

This graphic chapter book will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. oung graphic chapter books are also a great step on the way to longer chapter books and graphic novels.

Readers will devour all the books in the series:
Pizza and Taco: Who’s the Best?
Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!
Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic!
Pizza and Taco: Too Cool For School
Pizza and Taco: Rock Out!

"A story told through simple dialogue between the characters, this graphic novel is a great option for the youngest Pilkey fans." –The New York Times

“YAAAS! This lunch bunch serves pure silliness.” –Kirkus Reviews

"A perfect choice for early readers beginning their climb to Dog Man.” –Booklist

"Fans of Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly series will find these foodie friends particularly appealing." –The Bulletin

"There’s plenty of gross-out humor for kids. Readers will relate to the joy and frustration of friendly competition, and the hilarity of watching an animated taco and slice of pizza do their best-friends dance is not to be missed. A delightful graphic novel for young readers." –School Library Journal

Kid praise for Pizza and Taco: Who’s the Best?

"This book is really funny! I love this book, because...PIZZA!" –Charlie, age 7

"It’s a great mix of friendship, competition, and delicious food!" –Shira, age 9

ISBN 9780593792780 (Audiobook Download)
Published on Oct 17, 2023
Published by Listening Library
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Lexile: GN290L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593123300 (Hardcover)
Published on May 5, 2020
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 72
Dimensions 6 x 8-1/4
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Lexile: GN290L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

ISBN 9780593123324 (Ebook)
Published on May 5, 2020
Published by Random House Graphic
Pages 64
Age Range 5-8 years
Grade Grades K-3
Reading Level Lexile: GN290L | Fountas/Pinnell: L

Stephen Shaskan

STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and illustrated over twenty children’s books...and counting! He holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and worked for twenty years as an early childhood educator and after-school/summer art teacher. He loves performing at storytimes, presenting at schools and conferences, and teaching drawing comics to kids with his wife and periodic collaborator, author Trisha Speed Shaskan. They live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.