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Join a lovable group of rock friends (and one wise little ladybug), on a funny, heartwarming adventure about the importance in believing in yourself.
When Tess, a tin foil ball, rolls onto the hill and meets Marvin, Ricky and the rest of the rocks, she immediately worries that she’s too different from everyone else:
“Do you want to play?” asked Parker and Kai.
“No thanks,” whispered Tess. “I’m just rolling on by.
I’m sure that you’ve noticed I don’t really fit in –
I’m not even a rock, I’m just made of tin.
I’m not smooth and solid, and I’m not strong like you…
I’m a tin foil ball – there’s not much I can do.”
But when the rocks go looking for a lost pebbles and get lost in the woods, it’s up to Tess to save the day, as she realizes that everyone has value, and even a tin ball can be a rock star!
From the author of the best selling Ricky, the Rock that Couldn’t Roll, The Masterpiece and The Bear and the Fern, comes this sweet and endearing story about friendship, teamwork and self-worth.
Combining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Tess, the Tin is ideal for both boys and girls, ages 3-8, and grades K-3. This latest story featuring the “You Rock Group” is a book that kids are sure to cherish as they grow, and ask to read over and over again!
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What happens when a tin foil ball rolls onto the hill and meets Ricky and the other rocks? You’ll never guess!
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Publisher : Lyric and Stone
Publication date : September 25, 2019
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 32 pages
ISBN-10 : 0578483890
ISBN-13 : 978-0578483894
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Reading age : 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions : 9.2 x 0.5 x 9.2 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #96,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #36 in Children’s Rock & Mineral Books #423 in Stories in Verse #2,660 in Children’s Friendship Books
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Customers say
Customers love this sweet rhyming story with its adorable artwork and wonderful message about embracing individual differences. The book is easy to read aloud, with one customer noting it held the attention of all five of their children, while another mentions the speech bubbles add humor. Customers appreciate the writing style and find it fun to read, with one noting it’s ideal for young readers in K-2nd grade.
