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Bug on the Rug

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About​

 

  • 2022 Cybils Awards Fiction Picture Book Nominee

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Pug is snug on his rug. Then along comes Bug with a claim to the rug! The two engage in a hysterical battle of wits in this comedic tit-for-tat tale until Slug asks the necessary questions to help them find common ground.

 

This fun and epic read aloud is a sweet tale of friendship, compromise, owning mistakes, and accepting differences that will engage young readers through word play and rollicking rhyme.

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Sleeping Bear Press, 4/15/22

ISBN-10: 1534111476

ISBN-13: 9781534111479

Click below to watch the official book trailer:

Curriculum guide:

Click the PDF icon to download the free classroom guide.

 

For additional crafts and resources CLICK HERE or visit the Teacher Guide tab on the menu above.

Reviews

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"A rollicking, rhyming read-aloud...the rhymes are inventive, and the rug rivals’ words have great texture. A fun way to build reading skills..."

—Booklist

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"...a comical story about finding common ground, owning mistakes, and accepting differences...Lively fun that all readers will enjoy, snug in their own rugs and everywhere else."

—Kirkus

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"Author Sophia Gholz has written a fun rhymer with a story that will engage little ones without them ever knowing they are learning some good life lessons about friendship and getting along with others...This will become a fast favorite."

—San Francisco Book Review

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"...For all you readers out there, Bug on the Rug is a hilarious rhyming romp with a rhythm made for dramatic readings that kids will want to hear again and again. The book will make a favorite addition to home, school, and public libraries for lively and meaningful story times."

—Celebrate Picture Books

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"A great read aloud with lots of fun word play! ...Read this book aloud and afterwards have a blast playing with rhyming words and word families. This a great read aloud for pre-kindergarten through grade three..."

—Mother Goose Librarian

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For a full list of reviews, Click HERE.

Press

 

  • Interview and official book trailer premier with Mr.Schu at Watch. Connect. Read. | Click HERE.

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  • Meet the author & illustrator interview on Good Reads With Ronna. | Click HERE.

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  • Themed Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities with Celebrate Picture Books. | Click HERE.

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  • The Journey Behind the Book interview. | Click HERE. 

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  • Official cover reveal with Books Grow Minds. | Click HERE.

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For additional press and features, Click HERE.

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