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Book Synopsis Every day, Ricky watches Annie playing. He dreams of being her friend and playing together. But he doesn’t dare ask her. He has to come up with something to impress her. But that isn’t to easy…
In this moving story, Ricky learns how to make a friend. For everyone ages 4 and up.
Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR BOOKS BY GUIDO VAN GENECHTEN: “This book and its message.... will serve young listeners well.” - School Library Journal on RICKY AND THE SQUIRREL “Genechten's outstanding illustrations perfectly bring to life this lovely tale about the importance of taking time to be together . . . especially during the holidays.” - Nashville Parent on RICKY’S CHRISTMAS TREE “This large, sturdy board book offers plenty of seek-and-find fun....Visually appealing, this offering will provide some enjoyable practice in categorizing, sorting and identifying differences.” — Kirkus Reviews on ODD ONE OUT: BIG AND SMALL "A quirky counting book that's mostly distinguished by van Genechten's entertaining crew of strong men, acrobats, and jugglers." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on CIRCUS 123 "Even the very young will understand that there were none to begin with, a notion that may banish at least some nighttime anxiety—and provide bedtime giggles as well." - Publishers Weekly on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED "A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different....Different never looked so appealing." - Kirkus Reviews on GILBERT THE GHOST "Little ones ages 4 and older will relate to this charming tale of Little Snowman Stan, who is told he’s not allowed to move, run and play; to basically stand still and be seen, not heard. Across the cool, illustrated pages, Stan finds his freedom at last. A grand adventure!" - Nashville Parent on LITTLE SNOWMAN STAN
