Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll (Deluxe Edition)

** Deluxe Edition: 10"x10" with dust jacket! **Join 14 lovable rocks (and one wise little ladybug) on a heartwarming and hilarious journey about the importance of friendship and the power of perseverance.From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side.Except for poor Ricky, who quietly sat.?You see, Rick couldn't roll, because one side was flat.His friends didn't get it,?"Come Roll!" they would chant.?So Ricky tried, but replied,?"I'm sorry, I can't."Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll - one way or another.This sweet, imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship.From the best-selling author of Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book comes this fun, funny and heartwarming that is loved by kids, parents and teachers alike.Combining the spirit of Shel Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky, the Rock is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. This original 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!Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9