by David Hyde Costello (Author) David Hyde Costello (Illustrator)
Now in a board book! A much beloved and timeless tale about showing kindness and the power of paying it forward, featuring a cast of animal characters -- perfect for toddlers, preschools, and as a baby shower gift.
"Uh-oh. I'm lost," a little duck says.
"I can help," says a monkey, who swings down from a tree and points out Mama duck.
Then, the monkey loses his balance! Who can help him?! Giraffe can!
And so the fun begins in this beautifully-illustrated story by David Hyde Costello about how rewarding it is to help someone in need.
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Costello's animated art tells a lot of the story, and there's enough easily resolved tension to keep things lively.
Each animal has offered a solution suited to its skills, and the words are easily memorized with their variations: perfect intellectual engagement on the preschool level. —Newsday
The animals' predicaments will be familiar to young children, and the concept of helping is right on target for the always-eager-to-lend-a-hand audience. Costello's animated art tells a lot of the story, and there's enough easily resolved tension to keep things lively. —Horn Book