Doug's Dung
From the Series Once Upon a Garden
To be a dung beetle you must be strong, be powerful, and never give up. Does creative and unique Doug have enough determination and grit to make it?
Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn’t feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn’t tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light, and he realizes that strength comes in many forms. This is an uplifting story of a determined dung beetle who finds his unique strength in creating beautiful things inspired by nature, flowers, friends, and the garden.
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978-1-4338-3237-6
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$11.24 |
Reviews
Booklist
“Validating the work of young artists (and writers) is always worthwhile, and this iteration rolls along with plenty of alimentary appeal.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“A budding artist searches for his strength . . . . The large-eyed insects composed of simple shapes appear friendly while the earth-toned dung beetles cheerfully complement the brights of the garden—and thus Doug’s art as well. Encouraging and judgement-free.”—Kirkus Reviews
School Library Journal
“Digital illustrations of buggy-eyed beetles have subtle elements, such as belts, that characterize each and add charm. The prose is succinct, with select bolded words that could lead to discussions after reading the book . . . . This book successfully focuses on resilience characteristics in an age-appropriate and engaging manner.”—School Library Journal