{"product_id":"stubby-a-pencils-journey-9780062364319","title":"Stubby: A Pencil's Journey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecoming a writer is a real adventure. This humorous and informational account of a pencil's journey from cedar tree to classroom is told by a stubby little pencil himself. For fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Legend of Rock Paper Scissors \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt all started in a forest.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn't been easy for Stubby--he's been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative) point of view.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSydra Mallery's text is a testament to her many years as an elementary school teacher--it's an engaging read aloud full of fun information, and sure to have kids on the edge of their seats. John Hare's illustrations contribute even more comedy to Stubby's arduous journey and shine a spotlight on vehicles and professions, how things are made, and the real-world application of science. A pitch-perfect picture book with tons of curricular hooks and kid appeal, \u003cem\u003eStubby \u003c\/em\u003eis an excellent pick for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Crayons Quit, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eRed: A Crayon's Story. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sydra Mallery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwillow Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062364319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMallery, Sydra:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eSydra Mallery\u003c\/b\u003e is an elementary school teacher and poet. She is the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eA Most Unusual Day\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStubby: A Pencil's Journey.\u003c\/i\u003e The author lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHare, John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJohn Hare \u003c\/b\u003eworked as a production artist, graphic designer, and art director before realizing that he wanted nothing more than to bring stories to life for young readers. His popular debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eField Trip to the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e, was called a \"close encounter of the best kind\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e and was named to numerous best-of-the-year lists. He is also the author-illustrator of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eA Mouthful of Minnows \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eDuck\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDuck, Goose!\u003c\/i\u003e and the illustrator of\u003ci\u003e Stubby: A Pencil's Journey \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by Sydra Mallery. John Hare spent much of his youth drawing comics, writing silly stories, and exploring the countryside of Southeast Kansas. The artist lives in Missouri with his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59464484159774,"sku":"9780062364319","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4247\/3502\/files\/9780062364319.jpg?v=1781548550","url":"https:\/\/i55bookfairs.com\/products\/stubby-a-pencils-journey-9780062364319","provider":"I55 Book Fairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}