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    Ebook35 pages15 minutes

    Hurty Feelings

    By Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger

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    About this ebook

    A thin-skinned hippo and a bully elephant learn about feelings in this hilarious tale from the author of Hooway for Wodney Wat.

    Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakes—since they are also nice—and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility’s friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment?

    This e-book includes audio narration.

    “The punchy story line will keep children laughing, and Munsinger's characteristic watercolor illustrations bring the tale to life, making Lester's creatures all the more entertaining and enjoyable.”—School Library Journal

     

    “Munsinger's illustrations prop up this...tale with a brace of good cheer and well-tempered comedy.”—Kirkus Reviews

     

    “Lester enhances the basic story about handling emotions with a satisfying slapstick humor that's beautifully extended in Munsinger's hilarious, wildly expressive illustrations.”—Booklist, ALA
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJan 14, 2014
    ISBN9780544363885
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    Hurty Feelings
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    Helen Lester

    Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com

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    • 5/5
      My nephews (ages 4, 6, and 7) said that this is a must read!
    • 4/5
      This is a cute book about a hippo that doesn't know how to take a compliment. This book can be used build self confidence for students and it also can be used for giving and receiving compliments. The students will love this book because of the illustrations and characters.
    • 4/5
      It looks like trouble when Fragility, a hippopotamus whose feelings are easily hurt, meets Rudy, a rude elephant, on the soccer field.