Synopses & Reviews
A perfect introduction to manners and playing nice, by David Ezra Steinauthor of Caldecott Honor winner
Interrupting Chicken,
Pouch! (a Charlotte Zolotow Honor book) and
Leaves (recipient of the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award).
From cuddling koalas to friendly penguins, an array of animals illustrates fun, sweet, and silly examples of how to be nice,” showing simple ways young children can show they care for those around them. The lyrical text, funny illustrations and upbeat friendship message make this a great gift and a wonderful introduction to manners.
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“A delicious recipe for getting along in the world. Charmingly simple. The delicate watercolors perfectly match the tone.” Chicago Sun-Times
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“Lovely pastel watercolor illustrations. A brilliant idea. Delightful to look at.” School Library Journal
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“Irresistible cast of characters. Beautifully rendered.” Kirkus Reviews
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“Clever. Delightful. Engaging. Young readers will want to jump into the pages and join the gang for milk and cookies.” Booklist (starred review)
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“Deliciously charming. Dyers art finely complements the simple yet profound wisdom that flows throughout Rosenthals inspired text. Multi-generational appeal.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Synopsis
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life.
Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it means to "cooperate." At every turn this book is clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite
Perfect for learning concept words.
Synopsis
Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate." The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!
About the Author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a New York Times bestselling author of books for children and grown-ups. Her children’s books include the Cookies series, illustrated by Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer; Duck! Rabbit!, The OK Book, Yes Day!, and It’s Not Fair!, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld; Spoon, illustrated by Scott Magoon; The Wonder Book, illustrated by Paul Schmid; and This Plus That, Little Pea, Little Hoot, and Little Oink, illustrated by Jen Corace. Her work for grown-ups includes the memoir Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and the film project The Beckoning of Lovely