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No! I don't want to! (Clever Storytime)

By Tammi Salzano
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No! I Don't Want to! (Clever Storytime) by Tammi Salzano is a charming children's book. It follows the relatable adventures of a young child who, like many kids, often uses the phrase "No, I don't want to!" as they navigate everyday challenges and choices. Through engaging storytelling and delightful illustrations, it gently encourages young readers to embrace new experiences, offering a fun way to open discussions about flexibility and trying new things.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate playful stories that address common behaviours in young children, offering charm and humour. Its engaging narrative provides a fun way for little ones to learn about handling frustration and embracing new experiences.

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Little Elephant is so excited to take a trip with Mommy to the ocean. And knows that he's a big kid, so he wants to get everything ready all by himself! But when he repeatedly gets himself into trouble, will Little Elephant realize that having a little bit of help is just fine?

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No! I don't want to! (Clever Storytime) by Tammi Salzano is a delightful story about Little Elephant, who is thrilled to take a trip to the ocean with Mommy. Being a big kid, Little Elephant insists on getting everything ready all by himself.

When Mommy offers to help pack his clothes, Little Elephant is determined to do it alone and ends up choosing only toys and a colouring book. His independence continues at the beach, where Mommy advises him to put on sunscreen, but he insists he doesn't need it and ends up with a bad sunburn.

Will Little Elephant realise that it's okay to be a big kid while still following directions? Find out in this charming tale that teaches an important lesson about listening and learning.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781956560527

Publisher: Clever Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Clever Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maria Bazykina
  • Illustrated by Maria Bazykina

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tammi Salzano Young Adult

About the Author

Tammi Salzano grew up in upstate New York and has been involved in children's books for 20 years. She has written more than 50 books for young readers and has edited countless more. When she's not busy searching for a word that rhymes with "together," she can be found baking cookies and taking too many pictures of her cats. Several years ago, she decided to escape the cold weather and now lives with her family in sunny Florida.
Maria Bazykina is a children's book illustrator and character designer. She likes to draw funny and mischievous characters and illustrations for children six years old and younger. Her favorite mediums for creating her work are dry pastel, gouache, watercolor, and digital art. She loves creativity for the possibility of self-expression and the constant search for new ideas.

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