Synopses & Reviews
Poor Bill. It seems all the shops have signs that say, "Bulls Keep Out." But Bill keeps looking for a shop that will let him in, and finally, one day Bill spots a shop without a sign upon its door. He goes in, hoping to purchase a particular cup, one that will complete his beautiful collection. But the snarly clerk says, "Bulls are not allowed in here." Feeling like his heart might break, Bill points to the cup he wants, a little shakily...but the meaner the clerk is, the more Bill shakes, and soon every piece in the shop--except the one he wants--has broken. Luckily the day is saved when three gray-haired ladies walk in, pay for all the mess that Bill has made, and buy the cup for him as well. Bill invites them over for tea and they toast: "Here's to tea and bite-sized cakes, here's to hoping nothing breaks." A delightful rhyming picture book illustrated with intricate detail and Victorian charm that celebrates a triumph over prejudice.
Review
"First-time author Weaver whips up a rollicking rhyme....Children may find this outing just their cup of tea." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
When Bill the bull finally spots a shop that doesn't have a "Bulls Keep Out" sign, he goes in, hoping to purchase a particular cup for his collection. This delightful rhyming story is illustrated with detailed Victorian charm. Full color.
Synopsis
Bill the bull, who loves to collect china, finally finds a china shop without a "keep out" sign directed at himself. But he soon finds out that he is not quite as welcome as he had hoped, and in his worry, he breaks nearly everything in the store, much to the slimy shopkeeper's chagrin. But three gray-haired ladies totter in and save the day by paying for the damage and the little cup that Bill so desperately wanted and they all become fast friends. A delightful rhyming picture book illustrated with intricate detail and Victorian charm that celebrates a triumph over prejudice.
Synopsis
Bill the bull, who loves to collect china, finally finds a china shop without a "keep out" sign directed at himself. But he soon finds out that he is not quite as welcome as he had hoped, and in his worry, he breaks nearly everything in the store, much to the slimy shopkeeper's chagrin. But three gray-haired ladies totter in and save the day by paying for the damage and the little cup that Bill so desperately wanted and they all become fast friends. A delightful rhyming picture book illustrated with intricate detail and Victorian charm that celebrates a triumph over prejudice.
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A Child Magazine Best Book of the Year
A Parents' Choice Recommendation
About the Author
Katie McAllaster Weaver lives in northern California. This is her first book for children.
Illustrator: Tim Raglin lives in Independence, Kansas. He has illustrated a number of wonderful books for children including The Wolf Who Cried Boy, a recent Children's Book of the Month Club Selection.