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Description
In this picture book for early readers, a small crow works hard to grow corn while a lazy weasel avoids helping. When the weasel steals the entire harvest, the crow seeks help from a wolf, but eventually discovers she can handle the problem herself. The story includes Italian words and teaches a gentle lesson about self-esteem.
Quick Summary
A clever crow shows a sneaky weasel that being small does not mean being powerless in this witty tale of brains over brawn. Young readers will root for the tiny bird as she turns the tables on the lazy trickster, laughing at his failed schemes and cheering her creative solutions. If your kid likes "The Big Orange Splot" or other stories about underdogs using wit to win, they'll be completely hooked. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, especially those reading at an early second-grade level who enjoy short, satisfying stories with a strong message.