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How Selfish
Series: Dot and Duck
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A simple, yet hilarious, story about manners and friendship which gets more and more ridiculous with every turn of the page!
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The hilarious follow-up title to How Rude! which introduced us to the wonderful duo, Dot and Duck. They're back to share even more giggles in this sweet story about sharing, manners and friendship.
One day Dot and Duck find a stick, only Dot thinks it's a sword and Duck thinks it's a flag. When Dot refuses to share the new toy, she goes to any lengths to make sure Duck doesn't try to take it. How will Duck react to such selfish behaviour? Simple, funny, and ultimately touching, this book will appeal to any child who is learning what it means to share and, more importantly, what it is to be a true friend.
Bright and colourful illustrations accompany this fun and easy-to-read story, which will bring a smile to the faces of young children time and time again.
Series: Dot and Duck
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How Selfish
The hilarious follow-up title to How Rude! which introduced us to the wonderful duo, Dot and Duck. They're back to share even more giggles in this sweet story about sharing, manners and friendship. One day Dot and Duck find a stick, only Dot thinks it's a sword and Duck thinks it's a flag. When Dot refuses to share the new...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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?
How Selfish by Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec has been praised for promoting the virtues of sharing through an engaging and immersive plot. Young readers are likely to enjoy the witty dialogue and amusing illustrations, which effectively convey the story's central message about the importance of kindness.
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ISBN: 9780711244481
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Happy Yak
Contributors:
- Edited by Emily Pither
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 180g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Clare Helen Welsh is a childrens book author who lives in Devon with her husband and two children. In 2013 Clare won the The Margaret Carey Scholarship for Picture book Writers and in 2014 she received the silver medal at The Greenhouse Funny Prize for her debut picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits. She teaches primary school and has over ten years experience in Early Years and Key Stage One education. Olivier Tallecs work has been called "sensitive", "stunning", "breathtaking", and "beautiful". Tallec was born in Brittany, France, in 1970. After graduating from the Ecole Superieure Darts Graphiques in Paris, he worked in advertising as a graphic designer, after which he devoted himself to illustration. Since then he has illustrated more than sixty books.
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