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Description
"Marvin Wanted More!" is about a sheep named Marvin who is not happy with himself and decides to eat more in order to grow larger. Once he starts eating, he cannot stop and continues until he goes just a bit too far. The book is a tale about self-acceptance aimed at lower elementary readers with a tactile element on the cover.
Quick Summary
MarvIn the Loop sheep has a hilarious problem: he wants to be bigger and stronger, so he starts eating everything in sight and just cannot stop. Kids will laugh out loud as Marvin's appetite gets completely out of control, devouring hay bales, troughs full of feed, and even the farmer's lunch, until his belly stretches to ridiculous proportions. If your kid loves the silly, relatable storytelling of "The Bad Seed" or "The Book With No Pictures," they will absolutely crack up at Marvin's greedy quest for growth. This zany tale is perfect for kids ages 4 to 7 in kindergarten through second grade who enjoy laugh-out-loud stories about animals getting into wacky situations.