FINALLY, THE FIRST, LONG-OVERDUE BOOK ON _SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS_ FOR ALL AGES! When _SpongeBob SquarePants_ debuted in 1999, the fun-loving, pure-hearted title character took the world of animation by storm, riding a virtual tsunami of praise. As the 25th anniversary of the show nears, it’s time to look back at where it all began and revisit all the adventures from the best episodes. In _SpongeBob SquarePants: The Unauthorized Fun-ography_, award-winning author Paul Volponi presents the first ever “biography” of the show, exploring its origins and providing insight into the characters, the episodes, the voices, and the fans. From jellyfishing with Patrick Star and irritating Squidward Tentacles, to flipping krabby patties at the Krusty Krab and attending boating school with Mrs. Puff, this book covers it all. Volponi even includes fascinating details pulled straight from the pitch bible used by creator Stephen Hillenburg to sell the show to Nickelodeon, revealing how _SpongeBob SquarePants_ became the network’s first original Saturday morning cartoon. Featuring quotes from an exclusive, in-depth interview with Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, as well as quiz questions in every chapter to test the reader’s SpongeBob IQ, _SpongeBob SquarePants _is the perfect book for all fans of the dorky and loveable talking sea sponge and his band of friends.