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Because
Author(s): Richard Torrey
Review(s):
“The story will allow youngsters to recall fondly their own “because” moments.”
PRAISE FOR WHY?: “Readers will laugh aloud.”
Praise for WHY?: “Jack isn’t just cute or just annoying; he’s doing his best to understand the world, and Torrey’s sensitivity brings Jack’s feelings home to readers.”
Praise for WHY?: “Jack is just as sweet as in the earlier volume.”
Praise for WHY?: “Youngsters trying to make sense of their own worlds will likely relate to Jack’s curiosity.”
Praise for ALMOST: “Children impatient to step into the shoes of their older siblings or friends will find a kindred spirit in Jack and take comfort in his literal ups and downs. Touching and true to life.”
Praise for ALMOST: “Torrey precisely captures Jack’s desperate desire to be bigger and to be able to master the adult world.... This is a sweet, tongue-in-cheek look at growing up that will reassure the youngest sufferers of youth that they are not alone.”
Praise for ALMOST: “This simple story addresses both the desire of children to be older and sibling rivalry. It’s sure to be a hit at storytime.”
ISBN: 9780061561733
Author(s): Richard Torrey
Jack's mom may tell him that "because" is not an answer, but he disagrees. In fact, this almost-six-year-old thinks "because" is the perfect answer . . . to any question!
Why did he cover himself in Band-Aids?
Why is the dog wearing a cape?
Why did he eat all the chocolate cake?
Richard Torrey's endearing companion to Almost and Why? celebrates every child's favorite answer to life's trickiest questions.
Review(s):
“The story will allow youngsters to recall fondly their own “because” moments.”
PRAISE FOR WHY?: “Readers will laugh aloud.”
Praise for WHY?: “Jack isn’t just cute or just annoying; he’s doing his best to understand the world, and Torrey’s sensitivity brings Jack’s feelings home to readers.”
Praise for WHY?: “Jack is just as sweet as in the earlier volume.”
Praise for WHY?: “Youngsters trying to make sense of their own worlds will likely relate to Jack’s curiosity.”
Praise for ALMOST: “Children impatient to step into the shoes of their older siblings or friends will find a kindred spirit in Jack and take comfort in his literal ups and downs. Touching and true to life.”
Praise for ALMOST: “Torrey precisely captures Jack’s desperate desire to be bigger and to be able to master the adult world.... This is a sweet, tongue-in-cheek look at growing up that will reassure the youngest sufferers of youth that they are not alone.”
Praise for ALMOST: “This simple story addresses both the desire of children to be older and sibling rivalry. It’s sure to be a hit at storytime.”
ISBN: 9780061561733