# On Account of the Gum - Hardcover

by **Adam Rex** (Author)

**How do you get gum out of your hair? From the madcap mind of award-winning children's author Adam Rex comes a book about how the best intentions lead to the worst (and funniest) ideas!**  

So, you got bubblegum in your hair--and before you know it, a pair of scissors, some butter, your rabbit, and the cat are also stuck up there. And to make matters worse, it's picture day!

With each turn of the page in _On Account of the Gum_, the situation gets stickier, sillier, and more desperate. Kids will love this all-too-familiar story, told in verse and propelled by charming illustrations, about one family's best efforts to get the gum un-stuck . . . by any means necessary.

"Adam Rex is one of the best writers making picture books today, and . . . _On Account of the Gum_ just might be his best picture book yet."  
\--Mac Barnett, _New York Times_ bestselling author of the Caldecott Honor books _Sam and Dave Dig a Hole_ and _Extra Yarn_

CLASSIC STORY: Readers of all ages will instantly relate to this problem that kids have faced since the invention of bubble gum.

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: Adam Rex books are filled with whimsical rhymes and hilarious illustrations that make him one of the most beloved and children's book authors working today.

READ ALOUD FUN: Told in clever rhyming verse, this funny book is perfect for story time on the couch or in the classroom.  

Perfect for:

-   Parents, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and educators looking for a delightful read-aloud tale
-   Anyone looking for funny kids books for girl or boy
-   Readers who enjoy the zany humor of _Dragons Love Tacos_, _The Wonky Donkey_, and books by Jory John and Mo Willems
-   Fans of Adam Rex's award-winning picture books, including the _New York Times_ bestsellers _Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich_, _School's First Day of School_ (with illustrator Christian Robinson), and _Chu's Day_ (with author Neil Gaiman)
-   Anyone who has ever had gum stuck in their hair!

### Author Biography

Adam Rex is the author and illustrator of many beloved picture books and novels, including _Nothing Rhymes with Orange_, _Why?_, _Unstoppable!_, _The True Meaning of Smekday_ (which was made into the major motion picture _Home_), and the _New York Times_ bestseller _Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich_. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.

**Number of Pages:** 56

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 11.1 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** October 06, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** On Account of the Gum

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.9

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

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