Synopsis
A springtime comedy celebrating new life, friendship, and fatherhood by the incomparable creator of "A Day With Wilbur Robinson, Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo, " and "George Shrinks."
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Review
Bently Hopperton is a young frog with an artistic temperament. So when his best friend, a duck-of-the-wood named Kack Kack, suddenly abandons him to focus on hatching her newly laid egg, Bently is a bit put out.
"'Isn't it beautiful?' asked Kack Kack."
"Bently didn't know. 'It's just an egg,' he thought."
However, Bently is nothing if not loyal, so when Kack Kack asks him to watch her egg while she goes to visit her sister, he grudgingly agrees. Lonely and bored, he decides to liven up the plain white egg by painting dazzling designs on it. The egg attracts the attention of a rowdy young boy and fortunately, its extraordinary decoration saves it from an immediate smashing. Unfortunately, the boy, believing the Easter Bunny left the egg, runs off with it. Bently Hopperton to the rescue:
"'Easter Bunny, my eye,' thought Bently. 'That's a Bently Hopperton egg!... Don't worry, egg. Armed only with my wits, I'll not fail you, egg,' he vowed bravely, and took off in pursuit."
What follows is a delightfully silly romp complete with a hot air balloon that just happens to be at hand when needed, and a toy boat moored close by for a convenient getaway. William Joyce's elegant paintings and hilariously deadpan text make this a book young readers will want to keep conveniently nearby for quick getaways anytime... but especially Easter time. Joyce has written many well-loved picture books, notably Rolie Polie Olie. (Ages 4 to 10) --Emilie Coulter
About the Author
William Joyce does a lot of stuff but children’s books are his true bailiwick (The Numberlys, Rolie Polie Olie, Dinosaur Bob, George Shrinks, and the #1 New York Times bestselling The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, which is also his Academy Award–winning short film, to name a few). He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana. Talk to William Joyce and look at upcoming work at @HeyBillJoyce on Twitter and Instagram.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. William Joyce (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00080030855
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paperback. Condition: Good. William Joyce (illustrator). The item is in good condition and works perfectly, however it is showing some signs of previous ownership which could include: small tears, scuffing, notes, highlighting, gift inscriptions, and library markings. Seller Inventory # 4BQGBJ012GN1
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Bently & Egg
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Scholastic (edition First Edition), 1994
ISBN 10: 0590464809
ISBN 13: 9780590464802
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. William Joyce (illustrator). First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0590464809-11-1
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Condition: Very Good. William Joyce (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 38440597-75
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. William Joyce (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0590464809I4N00
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Paperback. Condition: Good. William Joyce (illustrator). CHILDREN'S PAPERBACK BOOK published by SCHOLASTIC. VERY NICE PRESENTABLE CHILDREN'S STORY BOOK. Some shelf wear to the covers. The binding is good and the pages flow clearly. Enjoy this full color storybook for your home and library. Book. Seller Inventory # 717176761405096
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Softcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. William Joyce (illustrator). A shy, singing frog is left in charge of a very special egg that changes his life. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book. Seller Inventory # 123503803
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. William Joyce (illustrator). name inked on front cover. Seller Inventory # QR23856