I'm Very Busy
I'm Very Busy
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I'm Very Busy

Written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
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4 - 8
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32
Page count
Oct 7, 2025
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A poignant, laugh-out-loud funny story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care, by world-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers. It’s Bridget’s birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Royal has places to go, Rodney has to see a man about a dog, Regis has to wash his hair, and Pearl has a list of items she needs to cross off as quickly as she can. Bridget’s friends are all too busy to hang out! Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone? In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers’ bold and brilliant art pair with a powerful story that helps readers realize what truly matters. Another masterpiece from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Here We Are and Begin Again.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593622308
    Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Publisher
    Philomel Books
    Original Publication Date
    October 7, 2025
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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