Playing Wicked
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Playing Wicked

Illustrated by Ben Whitehouse

A boy's playful villainy leads him to seek a hero outside his imagination.

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32 pages
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Dante loves make-believe, often playing the wise wizard or regal ruler. Alone, he becomes the wicked queen. One day, his perfect costume emboldens him to step outside. Will he find a hero to match his villainy?

From the publisher

Dante loves playing make believe. When he’s with his friends, he’s the wizened wizard or regal ruler. But when he’s by himself, Dante would rather be the wicked queen. Then, one day, his dress and makeup are just so perfect that he braves the outdoors, delighting in his playful evilness. Will Dante find someone to play the hero to his villain?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about self-esteem and self-relianceBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about playingBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 1, 2020
First published
January 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807587393

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