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With best friend Crow, it shares the wonders of all the amazing things the world has to offer.  Stickler is astonished by the ordinary, such as the sun and the stars, as well as fascinated by those things in nature that are often overlooked, such as swirling seed pods falling from the sky. The two pals wander about the world, stopping to appreciate the many marvels along the way, especially its beloved sticks, each one unique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStickler Loves the World\u003c\/i\u003e encourages awareness and mindfulness with a joyous and lighthearted touch. 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In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will be inspired by this story of holiday kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHappy-go-lucky Stickler, an original character covered in sticks, is celebrating Christmas by passing out presents for all his friends.  He has carefully selected the right stick for each of them, including: a Hop-Higher Stick for Rabbit, an Idea Stick for Crow, an In-a-Pear-Tree Stick for Partridge. But Doug-the-Fir doesn’t want a present, he is too worried about being covered with decorations and lights and being the center of attention. So, Stickler promises to think of a solution and finds the perfect stick. But in order to help his shy friend, Stickler needs to be the one to shine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e     \u003ci\u003eA Stickler Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e encourages empathy and kindness with a joyful, lighthearted touch. 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He knows she will love anything he brings her but Rabbit wants this gift to be extra special. As he travels on his quest, Rabbit encounters an assortment of  creatures-a crow, a smiling full moon, a stickler (whatever \u003ci\u003ethat\u003c\/i\u003e is), a big fish, and a volcano.  Each is certain they offer the best advice but nothing they suggest seems right for his Nana. It's not until Rabbit reaches the highest peak, that he finds exactly what he's been searching for. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe award -winning illustrator of bestsellers including \u003ci\u003ePenguin Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGiraffe Problems\u003c\/i\u003e, brings originality and gentle humor to a story that parents and grandparents will be sharing with their children for years to come.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56293448089973,"sku":"9780593430330","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593430330_9dd47c47-3cc5-4a7d-8ecd-4d962df32716.jpg?v=1786015300"},{"product_id":"9781419776892","title":"Recess","description":"\u003cb\u003eBestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e School is where you go to learn. 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