# Plankton Is Pushy - Hardcover

by **Jonathan Fenske** (Author), **Jonathan Fenske** (Illustrator)

Kids will love getting to know Plankton and Mussel in this laugh-out-loud, under-the-sea picture book

In this funny, underwater picture book, Plankton says hello to Mussel, but Mussel doesn't say anything back. Plankton tries everything to get quiet Mussel to talk. In fact, Plankton gets VERY pushy about it Will Mussel ever open his mouth? Kids will relate to Plankton's frustration with Mussel, and they will be anxious to see what happens when Mussel finally _does_ open his mouth... Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske delivers a laugh-out-loud ocean story, and this is the perfect follow-up to _Barnacle is Bored_.

### Back Jacket

Plankton says hello to everyone.  
But when Mussel doesn't say hello back,  
Plankton gets pushy.  
Pushy. Pushy. PUSHY.  
Will Mussel ever open his mouth?

### Author Biography

Jonathan Fenske is the author and illustrator of the leveled readers _Woodward and McTwee_, _Love Is in the Air_, _Guppy Up!_, _A Pig, a Fox, and a Box_, which was a 2016 Geisel Honor book, and the A Crabby Book series. He is also the author of several picture books, including _Barnacle Is Bored_ and its follow-up, _Plankton Is Pushy_. Jonathan lives in South Carolina with his family.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.4 x 9.3 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** April 25, 2017

## Details

- **Price:** 16.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 16.99 USD | In stock |

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