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I Knew a Black Beetle Who Lived Down the Drain, A Children's Book Adaptation by Joseph Stanek
Project type
Illustrated Children's Book
Date
November 2023
Location
New York City, NY; Available for Purchase Exclusively on Amazon
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Illustrator
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Step Aside, Butterflies and Bumblebees, Beetle's Got This One in the Bath - I mean - Bag.
This book was written for extraordinary children with exceptional taste, and for parents who teach their children that friends truly do come in all shapes and sizes. If this sounds like you, you've found your new favorite bedtime story!
Dive into the heartwarming world of 'I Knew a Black Beetle Who Lived Down the Drain,' a delightful children's book adaptation of Christopher Morley's timeless poem "Nursery Rhymes for the Tender-Hearted IV".
Join a young boy on a rather peculiar adventure as he befriends the charming beetle that lives in his bathtub drain. With a new friend so close to the action, bath time becomes a fun-filled, rollicking playdate filled with adventure… until Sister comes and ruins everything. A brief moment of sadness erupts into joy as the boy discovers a valuable life lesson where and when he least expected it to be found.
This whimsical and touching tale gently teaches some of life's most valuable lessons:
Losing a loved one
Friendship
Empathy
Kindness to Animals
Growing Up
Healing from loss
Your purchase of this book comes with:
Premium cover design with glossy finish
More than 25 beautiful and thoughtful hand-drawn illustrations, each spread across both pages as you read
Amazon’s highest-quality colored ink
Amazon’s highest-quality printing paper
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