That's Life! (Hardcover)

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By Ame Dyckman, Cori Doerrfeld (Illustrator)
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The text of this picture book consists predominantly of greeting card cliches featuring Life ("Life is full of surprises!" "Life stinks!"). Life takes the form of a fuzzy gray being that arrives without warning and drags the child through the book on adventures. I can't imagine a better time for this book to be on shelves, reminding us all that life is beautiful.

— Cathy

Description


From the New York Times bestselling creators Ame Dyckman (Wolfie the Bunny)and Cori Doerrfeld (The Rabbit Listened) comes a witty send-up of inspirational greeting card wisdom that reminds readers of life's unpredictability and messiness—and beauty.   After Life literally knocks on their door, one kid discovers that Life is truly what you make it. It's weird and may not always cooperate, but Life's beauty becomes apparent when it's embraced for all of its quirks. This story is filled with tongue-in-cheek idioms that will appeal to readers of all ages and will impart deeper wisdoms about life's many milestones.

Ame Dyckman's clever text combines with Cori Doerrfeld's sweet illustrations to create the perfect gift for readers who are starting school, moving, graduating, or imparting on any new phase of life. 

About the Author


Ame Dyckman is the award-winning author of You Don't Want a Dragon!, How Dinosaurs Went Extinct, Dandy, Read the Book, Lemmings!, You Don't Want a Unicorn!, Horrible Bear!, the New York Times bestselling Wolfie the Bunny, and more. You can visit Ame on Twitter (@AmeDyckman).   Cori Doerrfeld is the author-illustrator of Beneath and the New York Times bestselling The Rabbit Listened and has also created art for such books as Help Mom Work from Home! and The True Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig. Cori lives in Minnesota with her husband, two children, and rescue dog, Jinx. You can visit Cori at coridoerrfeld.com  

Praise For…


Praise for That's Life!: "[H]umorous, kid-friendly, and clever [...] a level of fun that will satisfy readers of all ages."—Kirkus Reviews

"A terrific reminder to readers of all ages that life, in all forms, is worth treasuring."—Booklist

"The mood is always upbeat--or, at the very least, maintains a 'dust yourself off and keep going' attitude--with plenty of reminders that whatever life is, it is for sure one wild ride."—Publishers Weekly

"[Readers] starting a new phase in life (say, kindergarten or a move) may appreciate the physical manifestation of their feelings and assurance that everything will be okay."—BCCB

"Sure to be a choice for…graduation gifts, this sweet…story offers an alternative to Dr. Seuss's Oh the Places You'll Go."—School Library Journal


Product Details
ISBN: 9780316485487
ISBN-10: 0316485489
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: March 31st, 2020
Pages: 40
Language: English