Pizza and Taco Whos the Best?, Stephen Shaskan
Pizza and Taco Whos the Best?, Stephen Shaskan
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Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?

Author: Stephen Shaskan

Narrator: Rene Ruiz

Unabridged: 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2023

Synopsis

The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series, adapted for audio, 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!

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 Bookishrealm on March 15, 2023

Eh...this is a hard one to rate and review because I'm not the intended audience. I can see how kids will enjoy this, but from the perspective of an adult and parent, there were some parts of it that I didn't enjoy. Pizza and Taco follows best friends Pizza and Taco who are extremely close until they......more

Goodreads review by Haley on July 20, 2020

This book made me laugh and I loved the friendship fist bump and the banter between the two main characters. The text is perfect for beginning readers and the illustrations are great! However, I felt uneasy about the Hamburger and Hot Dog portion of the story line. Some of the dialog could be percei......more

Goodreads review by Jon on April 20, 2021

Not even Plato could answer this question: the problem of universals is just far beyond what we mere mortals can comprehend - thank goodness both exist for us in the here and now - fun book with fantastic art.......more

Goodreads review by DaNae on July 21, 2020

It's no Peter and Ernesto.......more

Goodreads review by Samuel on July 26, 2023

I didn’t expect a scathing commentary of the US voting system.......more

Quotes

"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

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