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Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (Delicious Duos Series) - by  Michael L Benner (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (Delicious Duos Series) - by Michael L Benner (Hardcover)

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  • The Bad Seed meets The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors in a pasta-tively hilarious story about the most enduring friendship of all time: Mac & Cheese!
  • 4-8 Years
  • 11.0" x 8.5" Hardcover
  • 32 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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When Mac, a lonely noodle from Pastaland, meets Cheese, the lonely, young king of Quesoland, a classic friendship is formed.



Book Synopsis



The Bad Seed meets The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors in a pasta-tively hilarious story about the most enduring friendship of all time: Mac & Cheese!

The first book from the brand new and pun-tastic Delicious Duos series, Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story explores the heartfelt and hilarious story behind the iconic pair!

Mac was a friendly Noodle from Pastaland and rubbed elbows with everyone. But he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. So one day, he packs up and goes on an epic journey that takes him across the Sea of Snacks, to the Isle of Candy, through the Desert of Dessert, and beyond Mount Cheddar, until he finds himself in... Quesoland.

In Quesoland, Cheese was king. And while he could be a real crowd-pleaser, he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. When a mysterious and hilarious newcomer from Pastaland arrives, Cheese wonders if Mac might be who he was looking for all this time.

Join Mac and Cheese in their search for true friendship, told through Michael Benner's hilarious, heartwarming text, and Alison Hawkins' endearing, delightful visuals! Perfect for the youngest readers, this funny and sweet read-aloud will ensure a goud-a time!

Keep an eye out for the next Delicious Duo: Milk & Cookies out in Summer 2027!



About the Author



Michael Benner finds a story in every food pair he sees (and eats)! He loves to write humorous, punny picture books that make kids and adults laugh, and maybe groan a little, too. He lives and writes in Central Texas with his wife, son, and dog (who acts like a cat).


Alison Hawkins is an illustrator based in Durham, North Carolina. She started her career as a graphic designer, and went on to work as a product designer, illustrating for apparel, toys, and greeting cards. Some of her clients include American Greetings, Universal Standard, Target, and Discover Durham.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 (H) x 8.5 (W)
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Michael L Benner
Theme: Friendship
Language: English
Street Date: July 7, 2026
TCIN: 1005953570
UPC: 9781546140764
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-2820
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 8.5 inches width x 11 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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