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Bonaparte Falls Apart

A Funny Skeleton Book for Kids and Toddlers

Illustrated by Will Terry
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Paperback
$8.99 US
9.13"W x 10.06"H x 0.18"D   | 6 oz | 48 per carton
On sale Aug 11, 2020 | 40 Pages | 978-1-101-93772-3
Age 3-7 years | Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD550L | Fountas & Pinnell L
Carve out family time for this clever and humorous picture book about a skeleton who is falling to pieces that needs help pulling himself together.
 
Bonaparte is having a tough time. It’s hard for this young skeleton to just hang loose when he can’t keep hold of himself.
 
When he plays catch, his throwing arm literally takes a flyer. Eating lunch can be a real jaw-dropping occasion. How can he start school when he has so many screws loose?

Luckily, Bonaparte hit the bone-anza when it came to his friends. Franky Stein, Blacky Widow, and Mummicula all have some bonehead ideas to help pull him together. But will it be enough to boost his confidence and get him ready for the first day of school?
  • SELECTION | 2018
    Children's Choice
"[A]n entertaining spin on back-to-school jitters." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A]n amusing reminder that small accommodations and the support of friends can help any kid succeed." —Publishers Weekly

"[A] welcome addition to a fun Halloween storytime." —School Library Journal

"[A] great choice for little kids who want the fun but not the spookiness of [Halloween]." –The Bulletin
MARGERY CUYLER has written dozens of books for children, and she edited many more in her career as an editor. She loves to interact with children on her author visits to schools and enjoys hiking, biking, and entertaining. She and her husband, the parents of two grown sons, live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. You can visit her website at margerycuyler.com.

About the illustrator:

DAVID L. WALKER is super grateful that he gets to draw and paint every day for a living. He has designed stickers, children’s fabrics, and greeting cards, and has written and illustrated children’s books! You can visit his website at davidwalkerstudios.com. View titles by Margery Cuyler
Classroom Activities for Bonaparte Falls Apart

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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Carve out family time for this clever and humorous picture book about a skeleton who is falling to pieces that needs help pulling himself together.
 
Bonaparte is having a tough time. It’s hard for this young skeleton to just hang loose when he can’t keep hold of himself.
 
When he plays catch, his throwing arm literally takes a flyer. Eating lunch can be a real jaw-dropping occasion. How can he start school when he has so many screws loose?

Luckily, Bonaparte hit the bone-anza when it came to his friends. Franky Stein, Blacky Widow, and Mummicula all have some bonehead ideas to help pull him together. But will it be enough to boost his confidence and get him ready for the first day of school?

Awards

  • SELECTION | 2018
    Children's Choice

Praise

"[A]n entertaining spin on back-to-school jitters." —Kirkus Reviews

"[A]n amusing reminder that small accommodations and the support of friends can help any kid succeed." —Publishers Weekly

"[A] welcome addition to a fun Halloween storytime." —School Library Journal

"[A] great choice for little kids who want the fun but not the spookiness of [Halloween]." –The Bulletin

Author

MARGERY CUYLER has written dozens of books for children, and she edited many more in her career as an editor. She loves to interact with children on her author visits to schools and enjoys hiking, biking, and entertaining. She and her husband, the parents of two grown sons, live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. You can visit her website at margerycuyler.com.

About the illustrator:

DAVID L. WALKER is super grateful that he gets to draw and paint every day for a living. He has designed stickers, children’s fabrics, and greeting cards, and has written and illustrated children’s books! You can visit his website at davidwalkerstudios.com. View titles by Margery Cuyler

Additional Materials

Classroom Activities for Bonaparte Falls Apart

Classroom activities supplement discussion and traditional lessons with group projects and creative tasks. Can be used in pre-existing units and lessons, or as stand-alone.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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