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Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?

By Jory John
Illustrated by Liz Climo

By Jory John
Illustrated by Liz Climo

By Jory John
Illustrated by Liz Climo

By Jory John
Illustrated by Liz Climo

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Hardcover $16.99

Mar 20, 2018 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years

Enhanced Ebook $9.99

Mar 20, 2018 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years

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    About Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?

    A hilarious take on helping others and self awareness from New York Times bestselling author Jory John and comic artist sensation Liz Climo

    Persnickety Elephant has an itch–a big one–and he can’t reach it! While he isn’t above asking for a little help, no one is up to the task. Turtle is too lazy, Snail is too slimy, and Alligator… well, Elephant isn’t sure he wants his assistance. Does Elephant have to do everything himself?

    Jory John’s signature deadpan humor pairs perfectly with Liz Climo’s oh-so-innocent-looking animals to create a slyly ironic read-aloud that will leave kids and parents in stitches.

    About Can Somebody Please Scratch My Back?

    A hilarious take on helping others and self awareness from New York Times bestselling author Jory John and comic artist sensation Liz Climo

    Persnickety Elephant has an itch–a big one–and he can’t reach it! While he isn’t above asking for a little help, no one is up to the task. Turtle is too lazy, Snail is too slimy, and Alligator… well, Elephant isn’t sure he wants his assistance. Does Elephant have to do everything himself?

    Jory John’s signature deadpan humor pairs perfectly with Liz Climo’s oh-so-innocent-looking animals to create a slyly ironic read-aloud that will leave kids and parents in stitches.

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    About Jory John

    JORY JOHN is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. Jory’s previous collaboration with Lane Smith was the national bestselling picture book, Penguin Problems, an Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year selection. Jory’s work also includes the… More about Jory John

    About Jory John

    JORY JOHN is a New York Times bestselling author and two-time E.B. White Read-Aloud Honor recipient. Jory’s previous collaboration with Lane Smith was the national bestselling picture book, Penguin Problems, an Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year selection. Jory’s work also includes the… More about Jory John

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Mar 20, 2018 | 40 Pages | 9-1/2 x 9-1/2 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780735228542

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Dial Books
    Mar 20, 2018 | 40 Pages | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780735230835

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    Praise

    “The expressive text andillustrations act together to make the elephant’s frustration clearly evident…. There is much [children] can identify with in this elephant’s dilemma.” –Booklist 

    “A funny read-aloud suitable for any classroom or library.”–SLJ

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