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Apr 23, 2019 | ISBN 9781770498570 | 3-7 years Buy
Apr 23, 2019 | ISBN 9781770498594 | 3-7 years Buy
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Apr 23, 2019 | ISBN 9781770498570 | 3-7 years
Apr 23, 2019 | ISBN 9781770498594 | 3-7 years
From New York Times-bestselling illustrator Kady MacDonald Denton and award-winning author Cary Fagan comes a charming sibling story that has the makings of a contemporary classic.Benny’s little brother is really good at a lot of things — making potions and paper airplanes, building forts, putting on puppet shows, even petting the neighbor’s cat (he has a special way of scratching her just behind the ears). But whenever he tries to join in Benny’s activities, all Benny ever says is “No.” Maybe his little brother can watch him do cool stuff, if he’s lucky. What is a little fox to do, except give Benny a taste of his own medicine? Totally familiar yet fresh and original, tenderly told and consistently funny, this story perfectly captures the joys (and annoyances!) of sibling relationships.
CARY FAGAN has written award-winning books for both adults and children. Cary has won the City of Toronto Book Award, the Jewish Book Committee Prize for Fiction and the Mr. Christie Silver Medal. His numerous kids’ books include Mort Ziff… More about Cary Fagan
One of CCBC‘s Best Books for Kids & Teens 2019PRAISE FOR What Are You Doing, Benny?:“Relating the tale in the first person by the younger fox in child-friendly dialogue and with delightfully imaginative imagery, Fagan treats the sibling relationship with humor and kindness, leading to a win-win outcome. . . . A lovely, gentle exercise in getting along.” —Kirkus Reviews “Children who are part of a sibling group will identify with these characters making this title a popular addition to a personal, public or school library.” –Resource Links “This is an excellent and realistic portrayal of the balance and kindness of sibling relationships.” –School Library Journal “Offer[s] concrete solutions by encouraging kids to test their assumptions, employ communication instead of negative self-talk, or, when all else fails, go it alone and make your own fun.” —Quill & Quire
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