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Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard: A Graphic Novel – A Silly Story About a Talking Sandwich for Kids
Lunch time is about to get stupendously silly in New York Times bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman’s graphic novel debut, a delicious new series for fans of Pizza and Taco ! Marco makes the BEST sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he Mom’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when—out of nowhere—Marco’s sandwich begins to talk... Turns out, Marco’s miraculous meal might be his best friend ever! The two quickly bond over sweet tunes and stinky cheese, but will a squad of breakdancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins?
- GenresGraphic NovelsChildrens
64 pages, Paperback
Published September 26, 2023
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February 14, 2024
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Another great graphic novel to check out for younger readers! This was fun and funny! If you’re looking for something simplistic to get kids into graphic novels this would be a great choice.
Another great graphic novel to check out for younger readers! This was fun and funny! If you’re looking for something simplistic to get kids into graphic novels this would be a great choice.
June 22, 2023
This book is… well, it is adorable and adorably silly!
Do you know how most people think that most books are usually meant to be educational, smart, or have a teaching moment in them, or at least have some solid morale or something “of value”? Yeah, this is not it, this is not one of those books and I am pretty confident to say that this is an absolute bonus in the case of this book. The sole purpose of this book is to bring joy, laughter, and fun into this world. And this book does it great. It delivers. I know that many people think that each and every book needs to be “of value” and at least to some degree “educational” and this is where I disagree. No. There should be books that are for fun only. Not every little read should feel like hard work. In fact, it is ok if most reads never feel like a chore at all!
I feel like this book is the perfect “gateway book” for those young readers who think that they do not enjoy reading as much as others do, or as much as they should. It is perfect for those who think that reading is hard and boring. If you have a kid like that in your life, get them this book. And then some more books like this one. And, trust me, they will be hooked and will learn to love books, all because they are learning that reading can be fun and fun only. Once they learn to read for fun, they will be ready for more serious reads. But before they are there, get them this book.
Ok, my educational musings aside, I read this book. My tween child read this book. I read it and smiled. My tween read it and giggled. She thought the book was absolutely hilarious.
It is a short and quick read (60-something pages only). The drawings are laugh-out-loud fun, the text is perfect for each drawing. The story does not really make a lot of sense if you are looking or hoping for anything resembling a storyline or solid plot, but yet it is somehow action-packed and there is not a single dull moment.
Do you know how most people think that most books are usually meant to be educational, smart, or have a teaching moment in them, or at least have some solid morale or something “of value”? Yeah, this is not it, this is not one of those books and I am pretty confident to say that this is an absolute bonus in the case of this book. The sole purpose of this book is to bring joy, laughter, and fun into this world. And this book does it great. It delivers. I know that many people think that each and every book needs to be “of value” and at least to some degree “educational” and this is where I disagree. No. There should be books that are for fun only. Not every little read should feel like hard work. In fact, it is ok if most reads never feel like a chore at all!
I feel like this book is the perfect “gateway book” for those young readers who think that they do not enjoy reading as much as others do, or as much as they should. It is perfect for those who think that reading is hard and boring. If you have a kid like that in your life, get them this book. And then some more books like this one. And, trust me, they will be hooked and will learn to love books, all because they are learning that reading can be fun and fun only. Once they learn to read for fun, they will be ready for more serious reads. But before they are there, get them this book.
Ok, my educational musings aside, I read this book. My tween child read this book. I read it and smiled. My tween read it and giggled. She thought the book was absolutely hilarious.
It is a short and quick read (60-something pages only). The drawings are laugh-out-loud fun, the text is perfect for each drawing. The story does not really make a lot of sense if you are looking or hoping for anything resembling a storyline or solid plot, but yet it is somehow action-packed and there is not a single dull moment.
January 23, 2026
A solid, short, and silly graphic novel. Marco is a talented sandwich maker whose family is constantly being pestered by some aggressive yard squirrels. But the day that Marco makes a magic completely changes everything.
Fun pictures and silly sandwich humor. I think kids 1-4th grade will enjoy this one.
Fun pictures and silly sandwich humor. I think kids 1-4th grade will enjoy this one.
June 25, 2023
Marco has, what I would consider, a pretty crazy day. The shenanigans that get underway are random in the best, most far out way. Marco has magic sandwich making skills, mad dancing skills and both make this story incredibly hilarious. The art is colorful and cartoon-like. Easy recommendation.
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May 12, 2023Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through Edelweiss.
October 31, 2023
Madcap humor with a squirrel dance battle and a talking sandwich. Super silly, but this book will find an audience.
November 5, 2023
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This is the cutest book. This would be a wonderful addition for your classroom library or for your own home. The illustrations are bright and you don't want the adventure to end.
This is the cutest book. This would be a wonderful addition for your classroom library or for your own home. The illustrations are bright and you don't want the adventure to end.
April 16, 2025
cute little book and my reading buddy who really enjoys the characters inside it. Witty and humorours.
May 13, 2025
Talking sandwich. Squirrel dance off. So weird the kids are going to love it
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