The Purple Puffy Coat, (Hardcover)

Beetle gave his friend, Stick Bug, a wonderful gift--at least to Beetle--a purple puffy coat. But Stick Bug has been unhappy ever since, because he doesn't want to admit he hates the coat. Children will giggle at the situations Stick Bug gets himself into instead of telling Beetle the truth. At last, Beetle notices how sad his friend is every time he wears the coat, and they find a way to make them both happy. Not only is this a cute story, there is an underlying truth, too. People can be friends and still like different things, and if you try to be something you are not for a friend, you will be unhappy. This idea is never too early for children to understand, and will make their friendships more genuine. This over-sized picture book, with illustrations on every page easily makes this point while all wrapped up in a fun story. Children through age seven will enjoy this 5-star book. Candlewick Publishers has provided Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, The Purple Puffy Coat, for the purpose of review.