Illustrated by David Small

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On Sale: Apr 4, 2018
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781368017008

So later, after a nice dinner at Shirley and Moe’s, after all the soldiers, pilots, Marines, FBI men, and the cousins had said their goodbyes, the visitors from outer space made a momentous announcement.

There’s going to be a wedding on planet Nextoo! And, after having tasted Shirley’s meatballs, the spacemen ask Shirley and Moe a teeny weeny favor: would they be so kind as to cater the simple celestial celebration for four hundred and eighty-seven alien guests (give or take a few)? Shirley is thrilled, but Moe has his doubts-after all, who wants to travel past Uranus in a spaceship the size of a barbecue?

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"This comical collaboration makes very good company."
Publishers Weekly
"[D]elightfully droll."
Booklist
"[E]ndearing as well as amusing."
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Arthur Yorinks

About the Author

Arthur Yorinks is a distinguished children's book author, as well as an accomplished playwright and director. His many books include the Caldecott winner Hey, Al, illustrated by Richard Egielski, and The Miami Giant, illustrated by longtime friend and cofounder of The Night Kitchen Theater, Maurice Sendak. He invites you to visit him online at arthuryorinks.com.

David Small is the author and illustrator of many picture books, including the classic Imogene's Antlers. Awarded the Caldecott Medal for So You Want to Be President? by Judith St. George as well as Caldecott Honors for One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo and The Gardener by Sarah Stewart, David also wrote and illustrated the National Book Award Finalist Stitches: A Memoir. He has collaborated on several acclaimed books with Sarah Stewart, including The Library. He and Ms. Stewart are married and live in Michigan.

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