T. Rexes Can't Tie Their Shoes

Illustrated by Steph Laberis
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
8.87"W x 11.3"H x 0.38"D  
On sale Jun 29, 2021 | 40 Pages | 9780593181386
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A funny and encouraging alphabetic book about all the things animals CAN'T do but kids CAN! Every parent teaching their children new skills will be happy to have this super-positive picture book on hand.

Bees can't ride bicycles, penguins can't play ping-pong, and zebras can't go zip-lining. No one is good at everything, but that shouldn't stop you from trying! Here is a funny and encouraging picture book for any child learning how to tie their shoes, ride a bike, spell their name, or do a variety of new things.

Follow a hilarious alphabet of animals, and see all the things they can't do but kids can—from doing gymnastics to flipping pancakes to playing a xylophone. Along the way, young readers will learn that it's okay if they can't do everything; they can still have a LOT of fun trying.
Steph Laberis graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. She creates art for children’s products, toys, and books, including the Little Golden Books' My Little Golden Book About Sharks and The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t. View titles by Steph Laberis
"The implicit value of trying new things with a good attitude in order to learn is augmented by the silliness of the colorful cartoon drawings, which add a positive objective to the overall message.” —Kirkus Reviews

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A funny and encouraging alphabetic book about all the things animals CAN'T do but kids CAN! Every parent teaching their children new skills will be happy to have this super-positive picture book on hand.

Bees can't ride bicycles, penguins can't play ping-pong, and zebras can't go zip-lining. No one is good at everything, but that shouldn't stop you from trying! Here is a funny and encouraging picture book for any child learning how to tie their shoes, ride a bike, spell their name, or do a variety of new things.

Follow a hilarious alphabet of animals, and see all the things they can't do but kids can—from doing gymnastics to flipping pancakes to playing a xylophone. Along the way, young readers will learn that it's okay if they can't do everything; they can still have a LOT of fun trying.

Author

Steph Laberis graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. She creates art for children’s products, toys, and books, including the Little Golden Books' My Little Golden Book About Sharks and The Little Grumpy Cat That Wouldn’t. View titles by Steph Laberis

Praise

"The implicit value of trying new things with a good attitude in order to learn is augmented by the silliness of the colorful cartoon drawings, which add a positive objective to the overall message.” —Kirkus Reviews

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