Pauline, the eldest of a soon-to-be-even-larger family, is tired of the noise and commotion of her family life. She dreams of adventure and self-determination. But, when she announces her departure, no one seems to notice.
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Invite your child to tell you the traditional tale as you page through this wordless picture book together.

"…All bugs are awesome and that is a fact. Raise your leg or antenna and let's make a pact…"

"If you live in a burrow, everyone snuggles."

"If words make up stories, and letters make up words, then stories are made of letters..."

Warning: this book may cause drooling.

"Most of all, he was thinking: What is so GOOD about being a Goody?"

Accumulating “40,000 years of the world’s most amazing art in one dream museum” is a remarkable feat. Creative in its format (as well as in its novice-friendly text), the book/museum opens with a table of contents organized as a “museum map”, detailing the Galleries and Rooms that we will peruse..

This lovely picture book depicts the word “welcome” across a dozen languages and cultures, portraying diverse families who invite family/friends/strangers to come in and share a meal. We are reminded that hospitality is offered and celebrated across all cultures.

“Don’t worry, my little maggot,” said her mother. “I’m sure school will be just ghastly!”