Pencil & Eraser: We Have a Dull-Emma! - by Jenny Alvarado (Hardcover)

About the Book

At the start of a new school year Eraser notices best friend Pencil has a dull point, so they must leave the comfort of their desk and venture out to find a sharpener before Stella and her classmates return from recess.

Book Synopsis

Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!

Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn't watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!

It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do?

The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure, she'll need to bring her (reluctant) bestie Eraser along for the ride. Together they'll have to traverse the classroom, scale a mountain-sized desk, enter uncharted territory of the school hallway, and avoid being caught by the janitor. Can Pencil and Eraser manage all that before Stella and her classmates return from recess?

Review Quotes

Praise for the Pencil & Eraser series:

A three-time Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection!
A 2025 CBC Building a Home Library pick!

"In this goofy graphic novel . . . friendship and teamwork persists, encouraging young readers to chuckle and groan their way through this simple and fun story. Active and funny, Pencil and Eraser's adventures are good for a giggle and cute to boot." --School Library Journal on We Have a Dull-Emma

"The duo's comic interplay is sure to win over readers. . .a warm buddy story." --Kirkus Reviews on We Have a Dull-Emma

"Teamwork triumphs for these clashing but complementary characters. Another engaging adventure following tiny but intrepid heroes as they surmount minor mishaps." --Kirkus Reviews on Lost and Frown

"This series will definitely bring laughs to young readers . . . Fans of the Toy Story franchise will find a lot to like. --School Library Journal on Lost and Frown

"Sticky social situations are easy to see and solve in this amusing series, perfect for beginning readers . . . Once again, this lively adventure is divided among four brief well-paced chapters, with clearly defined characters, simple cartoon illustrations, and brisk, on-point dialogue." --Kirkus Reviews on New Friends Rule!

About the Author

Jenny Alvarado is an author and illustrator of books for kids. She lives in Palm bay, Florida with her family and little pup. As far as she knows, her real life pencil and eraser don't go on adventures but she likes to imagine that they do. You can find more of her work at www.JennyAbooks.com or follow her @JennyAbooks on social.