Trouble at Table 5 #2: Busted by Breakfast

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.

Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog "Put Your Shirt On" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.

Marta Kissi is a London-based illustrator originally from Warsaw. She studied BA illustration & animation at Kingston University and MA communication art & design at the Royal College of Art. Her favorite part of being an illustrator is bringing stories to life by designing charming characters and the wonderful worlds they live in. She shares a studio in London with her husband, James, and their pet plant, Trevor.