Book description
A generous but increasingly put-upon bear makes batch after batch of doughnuts for her woodland friends without saving any for herself in this delightful debut picture book about counting, sharing, and being a good friend.
LouAnn (a bear) is making a doughnut feast in preparation for her long winter's nap.…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Dozens of Doughnuts as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We loved this book because it was a great interactive rhyming read-aloud. We'd guess what we thought the next word was when we turned the page, but we were often wrong. I love surprising kids with an unusual format filled with humor and the sweet theme of sharing.
This picture book is a winner for children, parents, and teachers.
Doughnuts and friends. Need I say more? This adorable rhyming picture book is a gem.
LouAnn has cooked up a delicious snack in anticipation of a long, winter nap when, Ding-Dong! A forest friend arrives. “Do you have enough for a neighbor to share?” asks Woodrow the woodchuck. “Sure,” says LouAnn, and she pulls up a chair. Can you imagine what comes next? Ding-Dong another visitor at the door!
Reminiscent of the old favorite, The Doorbell Rang, by Pat Hutchins, Dozens of Doughnuts is a counting book, but so much more. It’s about generosity, and the…
From Dianne's list on pictures about sharing.
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