Because - Hardcover

Torrey, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061561738 ISBN 13: 9780061561733

Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen, 2011

Synopsis

Jack's mom may tell him that "because" is not an answer, but he disagrees. In fact, this almost-six-year-old thinks "because" is the perfect answer . . . to any question!Why did he cover himself in Band-Aids?Why is the dog wearing a cape?Why did he eat all the chocolate cake?Richard Torrey's endearing companion to Almost and Why? celebrates every child's favorite answer to life's trickiest questions.

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Review:

PRAISE FOR WHY?: "Readers will laugh aloud."--School Library Journal

Praise for WHY?: "Jack isn't just cute or just annoying; he's doing his best to understand the world, and Torrey's sensitivity brings Jack's feelings home to readers."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for ALMOST: "This simple story addresses both the desire of children to be older and sibling rivalry. It's sure to be a hit at storytime."--School Library Journal

Praise for ALMOST: "Children impatient to step into the shoes of their older siblings or friends will find a kindred spirit in Jack and take comfort in his literal ups and downs. Touching and true to life."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for WHY?: "Jack is just as sweet as in the earlier volume."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for WHY?: "Youngsters trying to make sense of their own worlds will likely relate to Jack's curiosity."--Booklist

Praise for ALMOST: "Torrey precisely captures Jack's desperate desire to be bigger and to be able to master the adult world.... This is a sweet, tongue-in-cheek look at growing up that will reassure the youngest sufferers of youth that they are not alone."--Kirkus Reviews

"The story will allow youngsters to recall fondly their own "because" moments."--School Library Journal

About the Author:

Richard Torrey is the author and illustrator of a number of well-loved children's books, including Almost, Why?, and the popular Beans Baker series. Mr. Torrey lives in Shoreham, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0061561738
• ISBN 13: 9780061561733
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Torrey Richard