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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Doug's Dung
Written & illustrated by Jo Rooks
Part of the Once Upon a Garden series
A dung beetle discovers true strength isn't just physical.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 79 ratings
32 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Doug, a dung beetle struggling with his strength, feels overshadowed by his peers. When a butterfly named Belinda flutters by, she helps him see that strength isn't just about lifting heavy loads. Inspired by nature and friendship, Doug learns to embrace his unique talents, finding beauty and power in creativity. Can Doug redefine what it means to be strong and prove that true strength comes in many forms?
From the publisher
Discover all of the lovable creatures and their stories in the Once Upon a Garden series. Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn’t feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn’t tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength comes in many forms. An uplifting story of a determined dung beetle who finds his unique strength in creating beautiful things inspired by nature, flowers, friends, and the garden.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 312
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- March 24, 2020
- First published
- March 21, 2020
- Publisher
- Magination Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781433832376
- LCCN
- 2019033323
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