Well ....
Except ...
It needs
more towers.
and it needs
arches."
Your littles will be delighted to see Purple and Brown again. This is their fifth time together. The joy found in the reading never wavers. This time they are at the beach, with sand castle building on their minds.
Their first attempt is deemed 'perfect' by Brown. Both seem very happy with their work of art. Until Purple has a closer look. utters a Hmm, and points out that it definitely is not! So, they add flags. Purple is happy, Brown thinks it needs more. Just when they determine they have achieved success, two friends come along with a Hmm of their own ... and a suggestion for making it even more perfect.
They get to work, redesigning and working hard to bring the new ideas to fruition. Others enter from the sidelines, with further proposals and offering help.
"And a greenhouse.
And stairs.
And a drawbridge ...
MOAT!"
Can you just imagine? Work continues at a pace, until it is finally declared PERFECT! again. Is it?
Just right dialogue throughout makes for an easy read for emerging readers. It won't be long until they are sharing it with all who will listen. Once again, the illustrations are full of fun characters and charming details. As happens with these eternally optimistic bear friends, the day is not a washout. There is more fun to be had!!!
This book is sure to be as popular as the first four, and will have fans aching to see the next.
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