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40 pp.
| Owlkids |
October, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-77147-252-4$16.95
(3)
K-3
A clever dog named Tricky has been trained as an assistant for his mean-spirited owner, who plays "cruel jokes" including stealing fruit, tripping pedestrians, and toppling cakes onto the baker. But the baker has been nice to Tricky, and Tricky has a change of heart. The mixed-media illustrations enhance the well-paced tale, featuring both comic and heartfelt moments that convey the notion that kindness begets kindness.