Baloney and Friends: Dream Big!

Baloney and Friends #3

by Greg Pizzoli

In this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, join four funny animal friends on their wacky adventures—"A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics" ( Booklist ).

Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions.

"Greg Pizzoli does it again! These delightfully funny friends will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories." —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series

Don't miss the other books in the
Baloney & Friends
Baloney & Going Up!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Childrens, Humor, Juvenile, Friendship, Animals, Graphic Novels Comics

96 pages, Hardcover

Published February 8, 2022

About the author

Greg Pizzoli is the author and illustrator of The Watermelon Seed, winner of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, Number One Sam, Templeton Gets His Wish, Tricky Vic: The Impossibly True Story of the Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower, and coming in April 2016, Good Night Owl. He lives in Philadelphia.

Reviews

[Panda Incognito · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel is another successful installment in the series. The characters are all vivid and distinct, and the short vignettes made me laugh more than once. I especially enjoyed the meta take at the beginning, where the friends discuss how to react to negative reviews of their previous books. This series has the range to entertain both children and adults, and I look forward to future volumes.

[Megan Hatfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel is about three best friends Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and Krabbit the rabbit, who go on many adventures with a few obstacles along the way. And at the end, it shows how readers can make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions. This book has lots of humor and would be enjoyed by many young readers. I would use this for independent reading in my classroom library.

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐

✨ "Everything is better when we are together."

A sweet, adorable and heartwarming read that's bound to lift your spirits! The characters are so cute and grumpy Krabbit cracks me up 🤣 This book is the third in a series but the first for me, so I'll definitely be checking out the rest!

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four friends have colorful, silly adventures reminiscent of Elephant & Piggie. There's a bit of meta humor when the crew read their own reviews! As always, there's a simple art project at the book's conclusion.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another hilarious and super adventure from the gang!
Great to see Krabbit get involved, (Don't touch me!) and Peanut is always good for a chuckle.
My favourite story was The Painting. I'd be very happy to own any of that art.

[Pam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Graphic Novel
Third in this series. Middle level readers will appreciate the humor as these friends set ambitious goals for themselves and dodge obstacles to succeed. Readers will relate to ruined birthday cakes, unkind social media comments, etc.

[Ellon · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars (I really liked it)

Just like the first two, this is such a cute early reader graphic novel! I love the mini stories and all the characters with their unique personalities. I hope Pizzoli continues the series!

[Fiona · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how each character has thier own colour to highlight who is speaking, making it really easy to learn the graphic novel format. Short stories with cute characters with some amusing references for parents but easy enough to be read solo (by a 6 year old who will get this for her bday).

[Michele Knott · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel series for the younger crowd always cracks me up! Four friends with very different personalities and four very distinct voices makes for a fun readaloud!

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

[David Haggett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Pizzoli continues to entertain with stories of Baloney and Friends, especially in "The Painting," with his fun introduction of art styles to younger readers and Peanut's take on pop art.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love Pizzoli! The Baloney and Friends series is hilarious! My eight year old cant get enough of these comics!

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clever little vignettes.

[Jessica F · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are funny, sassy and sweet all at the same time. Pizzoli is the best!

[Thomas Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute, as always!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel Krabbit on such a spiritual level...

[Robin · Rating 2 out of 5]

For young readers. Retreads of hackneyed jokes. Stereotypical characters. Not really a title I'd recommend.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love these guys and their antics. Yes Krabbit, you deserved that. Funny and heartwarming.

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of these felt like they wouldn’t truly be understood by kids but more by adults.

[Amanda Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think I can relate to Krabbit. If you like the Unlimited Squirrels, you will like this series. Or if you like this series you may also like Unlimited Squirrels. I wonder if Mo and Greg do lunch?

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! I think this is the best one yet.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find this series to be a wonderful beginning reader series. Easy to read and the story is light, cute, and funny.

[blueygurl2016 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was funny as usual. You gotta love Krabbit. I loved it when he tried to cheat Peanut and then Bizz realized it was her dollar and he was like “I deserved that.” That was hilarious.

[annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

they taught you how to make a mini zine and i thought that was pretty lit