Overview

Bennett's roof is the favorite place for lots of animals, who all claim it as theirs. But what happens when it gets so crowded, there's not even enough room for a flea? Will the animals continue fighting over it or will they learn to share? Cat loves Bennett's roof. So does Mouse. And Fox. And Squirrel too. It's also Owl's, Hedgehog's and Moth's favorite place... As all the animals arrive on Bennett's roof and stake a claim on it, an argument ensues, but what is that noise... it sounds like a CRACK! Animals learn to share and cooperate in this fun story about the perils of wanting something all for yourself.

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""(...) sometimes all it takes is that one tiny animal to make it all explode. The difference here is that after the roof explodes, these animals all work together to actually fix the roof. We usually never see that part of the story! A story about community and fellowship and teamwork AND it’s also available in Spanish"" – A Fuse #8 Production - Betsy Bird. An attractive tribute to collaboration. – Kirkus Reviews. Bennett’s Roof is an excellent book demonstrating the tragic collateral damage that results from selfish inconsideration. While a seemingly weighty subject matter on paper, Allepuz crafts a delightful tale that attests to the importance of community and working together for the common good. – NetGalley. Educator.

""(...) sometimes all it takes is that one tiny animal to make it all explode. The difference here is that after the roof explodes, these animals all work together to actually fix the roof. We usually never see that part of the story! A story about community and fellowship and teamwork AND it’s also available in Spanish"" – A Fuse #8 Production - Betsy Bird.

Author Information

Anuska Allepuz has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded the Cultura Jeunesse Prize, selected in the Bologna Chidren's Book Fair, shortlisted for the AOI awards, highly commended for the Macmillan Prize for Children's Illustration, highly commended in FNLIJ in Brasil... Her books have been translated into various languages, English, French, German, Italian, Danish, Finish, Dutch, Taiwanese, Swedish, Spanish, Catalan, Hebrew, Turkish, Korean...

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