Not Enough Lollipops

Name: Not Enough Lollipops
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780593372562
Price: 30.0 NZD
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By Megan Maynor and Micah Player

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Summary

Not Enough Lollipops by Megan Maynor, with illustrations by Micah Player, tells the story of a child who wins a big bag of lollipops in a contest and faces the challenge of figuring out how to share them. With vibrant illustrations and a charming narrative, this children's book explores themes of generosity, friendship, and decision-making in a fun and engaging way.
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Alice wins a wagon full of lollipops in a school raffle, but no one is sure if there are enough for everyone to have one.

Description

Not Enough Lollipops by Megan Maynor and Micah Player tells the story of Alice, who thinks it's her lucky day when she wins a wagon full of lollipops. However, sharing them with her classmates becomes more complicated than it first seems. Can she find a fair way to divvy up the sweets?

When Alice wins an enormous basket of lollipops in the raffle, she's happy to share her good fortune with friends and classmates. But everyone seems to have a different opinion on how she should divide the bounty. Suddenly, Alice's big prize becomes a big conundrum. Should she give extras to her friends? Should she withhold lollipops from the kids who always hog the tyre swing? As she weighs her options, the panic grows. What if there aren't enough to go around?

This hilarious and thought-provoking story uses lollipops in the school yard to illustrate how cooperation and generosity can make even the most daunting problems solvable.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Not Enough Lollipops has received positive reviews for its witty writing and engaging storytelling, avoiding overly sweet conclusions. The narrative is appreciated for sparking discussions on scarcity mindset, with humour and moral lessons woven seamlessly. The book is also highlighted for its vibrant illustrations and its entertaining yet thought-provoking take on decision-making and sharing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593372562

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 February 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Megan Maynor Micah Player Penguin Books

About the Author

Megan Maynor is also the author of The Sandcastle That Lola Built, A House for Every Bird, Helga Makes a Name for Herself, Ella and Penguin Stick Together and Ella and Penguin, A Perfect Match. She lives outside Minneapolis with one husband, three kids, and one rabbit. Learn more about Megan and her work at MeganMaynor.com and on Instagram and Twitter at @Megan_Maynor. Micah Player is a former creative director of Paul Frank Industries and the co-founder and former creative director of Lately Lily. He then went on to write and illustrate the picture book Chloe, Instead and illustrate Guy Stuff- The Body Book for Boys for American Girl and Vote for our Future by Margaret McNamara. He is also the creator of the best-selling Around the World Puzzle and its follow-up, the Around the World Matching Game. Learn more about Micah at speedballart.com or on Instagram at @micahplayer.

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