Trouble at Table 5: Busted by Breakfast - by Tom Watson (Hardcover)

About the Book

Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can't stop talking, even in the middle of class. When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at home! It involves cars, suds, and pink plastic flamingos! But will their big plan turn into an even bigger disaster?

Book Synopsis

From the author of Stick Dog comes the second book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school.

Simon always has a lot to say. And sometimes he can't stop talking--even in the middle of class.

When Simon gets in trouble for jabbering at school, his best friends, Molly and Rosie, think up a plan to keep him from getting grounded at home! It involves cars, suds, and pink plastic flamingos!

But will their big plan turn into an even bigger disaster?

HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!

• Best Friends Team Up: When Simon can't stop talking in class, his friends Molly and Rosie create a wild plan to save him from being grounded.
• Hilarious Problem Solving: What starts as a simple car wash to impress Simon's dad quickly turns into a neighborhood-wide business adventure, complete with pink flamingos!
• Perfect for Early Readers: With easy-to-read chapters, relatable school-day shenanigans, and fun art on every page, this book is ideal for kids transitioning to chapter books.
• Laugh-Out-Loud Funny: From an epic speech about cereal to a surprise garage sale, the schemes at Table 5 are guaranteed to make kids laugh.

Review Quotes

Praise for STICK DOG: "Ample stick drawings make this an enticing package for those just starting chapter books." - Kirkus Reviews

"Encouraging emergent readers with progress notes at each chapter's end, this series kickoff introduces a diverse trio of third-grade friends with complementary traits....Kissi adds a two-color illustration of the trio in action, a fanciful diagram, or a bit of arithmetic to almost every page of the well-paced, well-spaced narrative." - Booklist

"With likable characters, an amusing situation, and lots of reinforcement for readers, this effort is sure to be a hit." - Kirkus Reviews