Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard

Ages 6 to 10, Grades 1 to 5

Mealtime mayhem and silliness ensue in bestselling illustrator Daniel Wiseman’s Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard, a graphic novel debut and early reader series for fans of Pizza and Taco and Pea, Bee, and Jay.

Marco makes the best sandwiches in the entire world! When he wants to chow down after school, he’s got all the ingredients he needs: Mom’s fresh baked hoagie roll, three slices of bologna, cheddar cheese, crispy lettuce, and the most important ingredient of all: special sauce! But something super strange is afoot when Marco’s sandwich begins to talk....Turns out, Marco’s miraculous sandwich might be his best friend ever! They both love wacky jokes, playing pranks on Marco’s older sister, and—of course—talking about cheese, bread, and bologna. But will a squad of break dancing squirrels bring an end to this friendship before it truly begins? Find out in this graphic novel debut from bestselling creator Daniel Wiseman!

About the Author

Daniel Wiseman is a husband, dad, illustrator, and creative director. When he isn’t drawing, he can usually be found doing one of these great things: perfecting his biscuit recipe, hiking up a mountain in some faraway location, singing loudly in his car, riding his bike, or napping. Daniel currently lives in Knoxville, TN.