Clem Clam the Class Clown
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A hilarious and encouraging school story about an aspiring class clown, from the bestselling and beloved creator of Arnie, the Doughnut.
Clem has always been shy and quiet. He only ever feels comfortable making noise when he’s playing his clarinet. Clem wishes he could be carefree and likeable like Clarence, the...
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 48
Publication Date 10/06/2026
ISBN 9780316581424
Dimensions 10.75 inches x 10.4 inches
Praise for Clem Clam the Class Clown
“Consistent alliteration makes the text a joy to read aloud, and every page provides a reason to laugh: bivalve gags galore, clever footnotes, and even a poo joke for good measure. Keller is particularly skilled at mining facial expressions for comic effect, and her oversize, vivid illustrations feature clams with cartoonish googly eyes making giggle-worthy facial contortions. A romp of a book that’s worth digging into.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The lively illustrations, silly humor, and absurdly alliterative text are sure to be a laugh-out-loud hit with kids.”—School Library Journal
“A quiet clam briefly catapults to comedic cool before gaining insight into what makes his valves beat in this sincere and entertaining exploration of classroom dynamics … Buoyant, alliterative text makes for a dramatic readaloud that blends an absurd conceit with emotional realism … A relatable story that anyone can dig.”—Publishers Weekly