Teddy Mars Book #1: Almost a World Record Breaker: A Hilarious and Heartfelt Chapter Book About Siblings and Never Giving Up for Kids (Ages 8-12)
<p><strong>Sid Fleischman Humor Award Winner!</strong></p><p>Fans of Jeff Kinney's humor and Sharon Creech's heartfelt stories will love this hilarious new series about a ten-year-old boy from a big family who dreams of making it into <em>The Guinness Book of World Records</em>.</p><p>Teddy Mars is determined to stand out in a world full of wonders and a house bursting with siblings. With the help of his best friends, Teddy tries to build the biggest snow mound, stuff the most grapes in his mouth, and lift a chair with his teeth. He'll do anything to succeed—even if it means sleeping in a tent and cleaning up pigeon poop for Grumpy Pigeon Man. Too bad his pesky little brother, also known as The Destructor, always wrecks Teddy's record-breaking plans!</p><p>Told in short, accessible sections, with memorable lists and winning illustrations, Molly B. Burnham's <em>Teddy Mars #1: Almost a World Record Breaker</em> is perfect for reading aloud. Teddy's never-give-up attitude will have readers laughing out loud and clamoring to break records of their own!</p>