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Carl and the Meaning of Life

By Deborah Freedman

By Deborah Freedman

By Deborah Freedman

By Deborah Freedman

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Hardcover $17.99

Apr 02, 2019 | 48 Pages | 3-5 years

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Apr 02, 2019 | 48 Pages | 3-5 years

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    About Carl and the Meaning of Life

    From the often Caldecott-buzzed Deborah Freedman, a sweet and funny story about finding your place in the world.

    Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: “Why?” Carl’s quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it’s not until the world around him has changed that Carl begins to realize everyone, no matter how small, makes a big difference just by being themselves.

    About Carl and the Meaning of Life

    From the often Caldecott-buzzed Deborah Freedman, a sweet and funny story about finding your place in the world.

    Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: “Why?” Carl’s quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it’s not until the world around him has changed that Carl begins to realize everyone, no matter how small, makes a big difference just by being themselves.

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    Also by Deborah Freedman

    Shy
    By Mouse and Frog
    The Story of Fish and Snail
    Blue Chicken
    See all books by Deborah Freedman

    About Deborah Freedman

    Deborah Freedman (deborahfreedman.net) is a trained architect who now works as an author/illustrator. She is the author of This House, Once, Shy, By Mouse and Frog, The Story of Fish and Snail, Blue Chicken, and Scribble.

    About Deborah Freedman

    Deborah Freedman (deborahfreedman.net) is a trained architect who now works as an author/illustrator. She is the author of This House, Once, Shy, By Mouse and Frog, The Story of Fish and Snail, Blue Chicken, and Scribble.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 02, 2019 | 48 Pages | 9 x 11-1/2 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780451474988

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 02, 2019 | 48 Pages | 9 x 11-1/2 | 3-5 years | ISBN 9780698192584

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    Praise

    ★ “Her simple storytelling is supported by fabulous illustrations. . . will help youngsters understand the wonder and interconnectedness of nature.” —Booklist, starred review

    ★ “A must-have in all collections!” —School Library Connection, starred review

    ★ “    A poignant example of the important contributions of even the smallest creature.” —School Library Journal, starred review

    “A pleasant, simplified examination of the significance of the lowly earthworm, just in time for garden encounters.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “Inviting readers to think about howthey, like the indomitable Carl, ‘help the earth.'” —The Horn Book

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