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How Selfish

By Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec
Series: Dot and Duck
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How Selfish by Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec is a delightful children's book that explores themes of friendship and sharing. Through lively illustrations and engaging situations, the story follows a group of animal friends who learn about empathy and the importance of considering others' feelings. It's a charming tale that encourages young readers to reflect on the impact of their actions on those around them.
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you're interested in stories that teach the value of sharing and cooperation through delightful illustrations and engaging characters. It's perfect for young readers who love tales about understanding and empathy.

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A simple, yet hilarious, story about manners and friendship which gets more and more ridiculous with every turn of the page!

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The hilarious follow-up title to How Rude! which introduced us to the wonderful duo, Dot and Duck. They're back to share even more giggles in this sweet story about sharing, manners and friendship.

One day Dot and Duck find a stick, only Dot thinks it's a sword and Duck thinks it's a flag. When Dot refuses to share the new toy, she goes to any lengths to make sure Duck doesn't try to take it. How will Duck react to such selfish behaviour? Simple, funny, and ultimately touching, this book will appeal to any child who is learning what it means to share and, more importantly, what it is to be a true friend.

Bright and colourful illustrations accompany this fun and easy-to-read story, which will bring a smile to the faces of young children time and time again.

Series: Dot and Duck

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  • How Selfish
    The hilarious follow-up title to How Rude! which introduced us to the wonderful duo, Dot and Duck. They're back to share even more giggles in this sweet story about sharing, manners and friendship. One day Dot and Duck find a stick, only Dot thinks it's a sword and Duck thinks it's a flag. When Dot refuses to share the new...
    By Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

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How Selfish by Clare Helen Welsh and Olivier Tallec has been praised for promoting the virtues of sharing through an engaging and immersive plot. Young readers are likely to enjoy the witty dialogue and amusing illustrations, which effectively convey the story's central message about the importance of kindness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711244481

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Happy Yak

Contributors:

  • Edited by Emily Pither

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Clare Helen Welsh Olivier Tallec Series: Dot and Duck

About the Author

Clare Helen Welsh is a childrens book author who lives in Devon with her husband and two children. In 2013 Clare won the The Margaret Carey Scholarship for Picture book Writers and in 2014 she received the silver medal at The Greenhouse Funny Prize for her debut picture book Aerodynamics of Biscuits. She teaches primary school and has over ten years experience in Early Years and Key Stage One education. Olivier Tallecs work has been called "sensitive", "stunning", "breathtaking", and "beautiful". Tallec was born in Brittany, France, in 1970. After graduating from the Ecole Superieure Darts Graphiques in Paris, he worked in advertising as a graphic designer, after which he devoted himself to illustration. Since then he has illustrated more than sixty books.

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