Pizza and Taco Best Party Ever!, Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco Best Party Ever!, Stephen Shaskan
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Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!

Author: Stephen Shaskan

Narrator: Rene Ruiz

Unabridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2023

Synopsis

The second in a hilarious young graphic novel series, adapted for audio, about Pizza and Taco. This time around Pizza and Taco are bored, so they decide to throw an awesome party! What could possibly go wrong?

Pizza and Taco have the oh-so-relatable problem of not knowing what to do when boredom strikes. The answer? Throw a party! They have a location, a guest list, and decorations. Everything is perfect . . . until it isn't. In fact, it's kind of a DISASTER! Ice Cream has a meltdown, and who knew Hamburger was lactose intolerant? (Who invited Cheeseburger anyway?) Well, now they know how NOT to throw a party!!

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!

About The Author

STEPHEN SHASKAN has written and illustrated a dozen children's books in addition to his successful Pizza and Taco series. His debut picture book, A Dog Is a Dog, was a New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection and was a CCBC Choices Book. He holds a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design, and worked with kids for twenty years as an early childhood educator and an after-school and summer art teacher. He performs musical storytimes, presents at schools, conferences, and festivals, and teaches comic classes to kids. Stephen lives with--and often collaborates with--his wife, author Trisha Speed Shaskan, in Minneapolis.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Darlene I read WAY to many books on October 17, 2020

Cute and fun read. The artwork was cool. And my niece and nephew enjoyed the story. I wouldn't mind buying this for them and their book collection.......more

Goodreads review by Becky on August 21, 2021

First sentence: Pizza: I'm bored. Taco: What do you want to do? Pizza: I don't want to sit around and do nothing. What do you want to do? Taco: I don't know! Premise/plot: Pizza and Taco are back for their second adventure in Best Part Ever. The two start out BORED as can be. The case seems hopeless...un......more

Goodreads review by Wayne on February 03, 2021

'Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!' with story and art by Stephen Shaskan is a fun graphic novel for early readers. Pizza and Taco are good friends, but even good friends have days when they don't know what to do. After some thinking, they decide to throw a party. This means making lists for the party......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on August 20, 2020

Another graphic novel starring another silly/ridiculous duo? You bet! Pizza and Taco decide to throw THE BEST PARTY EVER! But will an unexpected obstacle foil all their plans? This was a silly, short, simple graphic novel with fun illustrations. My younger students (1st-3rd grade) will eat it right......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on February 06, 2022

Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever! fell short for me. It is a very weak story. But, emerging readers are just trying to make out the words, so they may not mind. The art is unique, but not that great.......more

Quotes

"The lunch bunch is back—and they’re throwing a party! A party worth crashing."  —Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?

"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

"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

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