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|image = | |image = |300px|The front cover of Arthur's April Fool | ||
|author = [[Marc Brown]] | |author = [[Marc Brown]] | ||
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|previous = ''[[Arthur's Halloween]]'' (1982) | |previous = ''[[Arthur's Halloween]]'' (1982) | ||
|next = ''[[Arthur's Thanksgiving]]'' (1983) | |next = ''[[Arthur's Thanksgiving]]'' (1983) | ||
|image2 = <tabber>New=[[file:Arthur's April Fool Book Cover.png|250px]]|-|Original=[[File:Arthur's_April_Fool_Original_Cover.png|250px]]</tabber>}}'''''Arthur's April Fool''''' is the seventh book in the ''[[Arthur Adventure]]'' series. It was written and illustrated by [[Marc Brown]] and published by [[Little, Brown and Company]] on March 30, 1983. The re-illustrated cover that shows what Arthur and his friends look like today has a very similar pose to the first edition, except with his mouth open and cards inside the top hat and in his sleeve. The re-illustrated cover edition also included special-edition stickers. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This book is the first appearance of [[Binky Barnes]]. Although this book is his introduction in the series and he was depicted as a tough bully, he was friends with Arthur in some of the later books that were even prequels to this book's timeframe, especially ''[[Arthur's Birthday (book)|Arthur's Birthday]]''. | * This book is the first appearance of [[Binky Barnes]]. Although this book is his introduction in the series and he was depicted as a tough bully, he was friends with Arthur in some of the later books that were even prequels to this book's timeframe, especially ''[[Arthur's Birthday (book)|Arthur's Birthday]]''. | ||
* Godzilla was mentioned by Francine after she told them that they need to pick on someone their own size. Godzilla was one of Japan's most popular iconic characters of all time. | |||
* This book is also the first book where Arthur's | * This book is also the first book where Arthur's 3rd Grade year with [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]] takes place during 2nd Semester. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:59, 11 August 2022
| Arthur's April Fool | |
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| Author | Marc Brown |
| Illustrator | Marc Brown |
| Publication date | March 30, 1983 |
| Published by | Little, Brown and Company |
| ISBN | 0316112348 |
| Publication order | |
| Preceded by Arthur's Halloween (1982) |
Followed by Arthur's Thanksgiving (1983) |
Arthur's April Fool is the seventh book in the Arthur Adventure series. It was written and illustrated by Marc Brown and published by Little, Brown and Company on March 30, 1983. The re-illustrated cover that shows what Arthur and his friends look like today has a very similar pose to the first edition, except with his mouth open and cards inside the top hat and in his sleeve. The re-illustrated cover edition also included special-edition stickers.
Trivia[edit]
- This book is the first appearance of Binky Barnes. Although this book is his introduction in the series and he was depicted as a tough bully, he was friends with Arthur in some of the later books that were even prequels to this book's timeframe, especially Arthur's Birthday.
- Godzilla was mentioned by Francine after she told them that they need to pick on someone their own size. Godzilla was one of Japan's most popular iconic characters of all time.
- This book is also the first book where Arthur's 3rd Grade year with Mr. Ratburn takes place during 2nd Semester.
