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Simon and the Better Bone

By Corey R. Tabor
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Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor is a delightful children's book that tells the story of Simon, a clever fox who is faced with a decision while trying to balance his own desires against the wisdom of others. With charming illustrations and a fun narrative, it explores themes of choices and consequences in a way that young readers will enjoy and understand.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy light-hearted stories with charming illustrations that teach valuable lessons about decision-making and contentment. Its engaging narrative will captivate young readers and encourage them to appreciate what they have while thinking critically about the choices they make.

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Simon and the Better Bone

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.

One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him.

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Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity.

One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him.

And that dog has a bone just like his, only better!

How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks...

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Simon and the Better Bone by Corey R. Tabor is a delightful children's book praised for its warm, scribbly illustrations and humorous take on Aesop's classic fable. Reviewers highlight the clever use of vertical orientation in the book's design, which enhances the storytelling by showing Simon's reflection. The playful narrative and vibrant, pastel-hued artwork engage children, providing both laughter and a gentle lesson on sharing and friendship.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780063275553

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Balzer and Bray

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Corey R. Tabor Young Adult

About the Author

Corey R. Tabor is the author-illustrator of the picture books Snail Crossing, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride, as well as I Can Read titles Fox is Late and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger. Corey lives in Seattle with his wife and son, and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at www.coreyrtabor.com. Corey R. Tabor is the author-illustrator of the picture books Snail Crossing, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride, as well as I Can Read titles Fox is Late and the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger. Corey lives in Seattle with his wife and son, and spends his time making pictures and stories. You can visit him online at www.coreyrtabor.com.

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