About this book

Tony Baloney is excited!
Today he won't have to obey
Bossy Big Sister Baloney.
He won't have to play with
the Bothersome Babies Baloney.
Today he is going to school!

Tony Baloney is finally free from the tyranny of his many sisters only to face a new challenge--SCHOOL RULES! How will Tony ever follow them all? True to his resilient spirit, he discovers a first day of school filled with new friends, good fun, a few foibles, and some fantastic surprises!

Award-winners Pam Munoz Ryan and Edwin Fotheringham reinvigorate the reader format with their fresh approach to the form. Crafted with all the care and detail of a picture book, and bursting with lyrical, laugh-out-loud text and clever, eye-popping artwork, TONY BALONEY SCHOOL RULES is a fun read aloud and the perfect book to ignite budding readers. The irresistible characters spring off the page and will leap into your heart--especially Tony, who children are sure to embrace like a new best friend.

Reviews

Praise for TONY BALONEY: SCHOOL RULES

"This will be welcomed by teachers who want to instigate discussion about class or school rules with an enjoyable non-didactic text." -- BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S BOOKS

"An excellent first purchase." -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Praise for TONY BALONEY

"Ryan's exuberant story takes a fresh look at sibling dynamics . . . . Fotheringham's hyperbolic digital illustrations counterbalance the slyly understated narrative, portraying Tony's (and Dandelion's) antics with humor."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review

"Memorable characters and vivid scenes. Tony will definitely be a favorite with readers. He is bound to become an enduring character poised to experience many more adventures."-LIBRARY MEDIA CONNECTION

"The trials and tribulations of middle children get zesty, energetic treatment in this story."-THE HORN BOOK

"Totally goofy, but totally fun."-BOOKLIST