My Best Friend Is As Sharp As a Pencil: And Other Funny Classroom Portraits Dysfunctional Families Patiently and politely

Patiently and politely

Set in an Irish town where the church’s tight hold has loosened and new freedoms are trying to take root

this gorgeously wrought novel is perfect for readers who want stories with trans characters front and center

Lively illustrations offering a belly laugh on every spread will delight the many Grumpy Monkey fans

My Best Friend Is As Sharp As a Pencil: And Other Funny Classroom Portraits Dysfunctional Families Patiently and politelyHere's the perfect back to school gift for budding artists. Like the creator's previous picture book, My Dog Is as Smelly as Dirty Socks, this picture book encourages children to be creative and make their own object portraits. It's a fun activity for home or for the classroom. You can even check out portraits made by other readers in the "kids' gallery" of author Hanoch Piven's Web site, www. pivenworld. comand while you're at it, send in your own!