{"product_id":"ricky-the-rock-that-just-couldnt-rhyme-9781958514061","title":"Ricky, the Rock That Just Couldn't Rhyme","description":"Ricky is back and starring in a brand new adventure! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Ricky's school teacher gives the class an assignment to write a story using rhymes, Ricky begins to panic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRicky felt lost - his head started to spin. \u003cbr\u003eSo he turned 'round to talk to his friend, Tess the Tin. \u003cbr\u003e\"Rhyming's confusing,\" Ricky said with a frown.\u003cbr\u003eBut Tess said, \"Cheer up, and don't look so down. \u003cbr\u003eYou just need some practice - you'll figure it out!\u003cbr\u003eYou'll learn how to rhyme - I don't have a doubt.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Ricky and Tess leave school for the day, Tess is determined to help her friend learn how to rhyme, and maybe discover that he actually knew how to rhyme all along - he just needed to try. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis clever, hysterical picture book, written in verse (of course!), brings fan favorites Ricky the Rock and Tess the Tin, together in a story that is fun to read, with a powerful lesson about the importance of trying. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCombining the spirit of The Giving Tree with the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Ricky the Rock that Couldn't Rhyme is destined to be a favorite among children, teachers and parents alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTargeted for children ages 3-11, and grades K-3, this is the next book in the \"You Rock Group\" collection by Mr. Jay, author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, The Bear and the Fern, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book, and many others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and grades K-3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e MR Jay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Paige Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 10.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781958514061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMR Jay:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mr. Jay is a reformed marketing and media entrepreneur who has left the drudgery of business behind to tackle the far more complicated world of children's book writing. He is the author of the bestselling books, Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, The Bear and the Fern, and Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe currently lived in Red Bank, NJ, with his wife Amanda, daughter Bria, and son Oakland, who are often the inspiration for his stories.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"MR Jay \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47285798174877,"sku":"9781958514061","price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_71fa3a56-3faa-42b2-aa4c-0e18878c5dea.jpg?v=1760010178","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/ricky-the-rock-that-just-couldnt-rhyme-9781958514061","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}