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    Why Cry?

    A Lift-the-Flap Book about Feelings and Emotions

    Part of The World of Yonezu

    Author Yusuke Yonezu
    Illustrated by Yusuke Yonezu
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    Board Book (Lift-the-Flap)
    $11.99 US
    Astra Publishing House | minedition
    6.63"W x 6.63"H x 0.5"D   | 7 oz | 40 per carton
    On sale Sep 01, 2016 | 18 Pages | 9789888341047
    Age 0-3 years | Up to Preschool
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    "Die-cut, wide-open crying mouths build up to a happy surprise at the end. This whimsical board book aims to bring a smile to the face of a crying child . . . . Sure to encourage toddlers to smile." —Kirkus Reviews

    If you’re feeling sad, cheer up! This amusing and imaginative lift-the-flap book guaranteed to bring a smile to a teary face.

    You’ve found the perfect book to put a smile on your face and turn a frown upside-down. Look at the rainbow of colors on every page … put them all together and you’ll find a happy surprise!

    Little kids have big feelings! Lots of tears call for lots of reassurance that everything's going to be okay. What better way to cheer someone up and change the mood than with a lovely surprise!

    This little board book is perfect for little hands and sure to coax a smile from little ones—page by page the colors behind these crying faces build up into a wonderful rainbow. This clever die-cut design will have young children smiling in no time!
    "Die-cut, wide-open crying mouths build up to a happy surprise at the end. This whimsical board book aims to bring a smile to the face of a crying child . . . . Sure to encourage toddlers to smile." —Kirkus Reviews
    Yusuke Yonezu was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he still lives with his wife and children. As a child he loved to draw and make toys out of paper and boxes. He went on to study design and became the creator of many board books, puzzles, and toys beloved by children and their caregivers around the world. View titles by Yusuke Yonezu

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    "Die-cut, wide-open crying mouths build up to a happy surprise at the end. This whimsical board book aims to bring a smile to the face of a crying child . . . . Sure to encourage toddlers to smile." —Kirkus Reviews

    If you’re feeling sad, cheer up! This amusing and imaginative lift-the-flap book guaranteed to bring a smile to a teary face.

    You’ve found the perfect book to put a smile on your face and turn a frown upside-down. Look at the rainbow of colors on every page … put them all together and you’ll find a happy surprise!

    Little kids have big feelings! Lots of tears call for lots of reassurance that everything's going to be okay. What better way to cheer someone up and change the mood than with a lovely surprise!

    This little board book is perfect for little hands and sure to coax a smile from little ones—page by page the colors behind these crying faces build up into a wonderful rainbow. This clever die-cut design will have young children smiling in no time!

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    "Die-cut, wide-open crying mouths build up to a happy surprise at the end. This whimsical board book aims to bring a smile to the face of a crying child . . . . Sure to encourage toddlers to smile." —Kirkus Reviews

    Author

    Yusuke Yonezu was born in Tokyo, Japan, where he still lives with his wife and children. As a child he loved to draw and make toys out of paper and boxes. He went on to study design and became the creator of many board books, puzzles, and toys beloved by children and their caregivers around the world. View titles by Yusuke Yonezu

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