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Description
"Augustus and His Smile" by Catherine Rayner is about Augustus, a tiger who embarks on a journey across diverse landscapes including mountains, forests, oceans, and deserts to find his missing smile. After an extensive search, Augustus discovers his smile reflected back at him in a puddle of water. The story conveys the message that happiness can be found everywhere, even in the simplest of places.
Quick Summary
In this sweet tale, Augustus the tiger goes on a wild, wonder-filled journey across mountains, forests, oceans, and deserts after his smile vanishes, and young readers will be delighted to see him discover that happiness was hiding in the most unexpected place all along. The beautiful illustrations and gentle humor make this A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends pick for kids who love animals and heartwarming endings. If your kid likes "The Pout-Pout Fish" or "The Way Back Home," they'll fall in love with this sweet tiger and his search for joy. Ideal for kindergarten through second graders, especially those just starting to read independently.