How Selfish
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

How Selfish

By Clare Helen Welsh, Olivier Tallec

Part of the Dot and Duck series

A stick becomes a battleground for friendship and sharing. Can they find common ground?

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32 pages
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Dot and Duck stumble upon a stick, sparking a playful yet serious conflict. Dot sees a sword, Duck sees a flag, but neither sees eye to eye. As Dot's possessiveness grows, Duck must decide how to handle the situation. Will their friendship survive this test of sharing and understanding? This charming tale explores the essence of true friendship with humor and heart, inviting young readers to reflect on the importance of sharing and kindness.

From the publisher

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 behavior?

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.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD260L
Themes & topics
Books about social themesBooks about manners and etiquetteBooks about ducks, geese, and swans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.1
F&P level
~I
Publication
Published
April 21, 2020
Publisher
Happy Yak
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780711244474

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