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a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience. --Kirkus Reviews It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations. --Horn Book Guide The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right. The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read --School Library Journal

"""a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience.""—Kirkus Reviews   ""It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations.""—Horn Book Guide   ""The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right.  The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read""—School Library Journal"

a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience.--Kirkus Reviews It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations.--Horn Book Guide The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right. The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read--School Library Journal

a family tale of persistence and confidence that serves as a timely lesson in a text explicitly aimed at the youngest budding readers. . . . This lighthearted take on youthful determination and the value of continued effort successfully avoids undue complexity, allowing both message and story to reach their emergent-reader audience. -Kirkus Reviews It's an improbably affecting story given its modest vocabulary and simple, cartoony illustrations. -Horn Book Guide The message may be helpful for toddlers who are feeling too small to do anything right. The illustrations are clear and bright . . . The simple text and relatable story will make for a pleasant read -School Library Journal

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Richard Torrey has written and illustrated many books for children. He is also an editorial cartoonist, a faculty member of the Art League of Long Island, and the creator of a greeting card line. He lives in Shoreham, New York.

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