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The Gulps

By Rosemary Wells (Hardcover Book, 2007)
With their trademark wit and wisdom, Rosemary Wells and Marc Brown present a groundbreaking?and side-splittingly slapstick!?story which introduces the importance of healthy habits. When a fast-food fanatic family of bunnies set out vacation, they pack their RV full of TVs, Jiffy Chips, and Winky Twinks. But when the weighed-down vehicle wheezes to a halt in the middle of nowhere, Farmer Spratt saves the day by showing the Gulps the value of a fresh, home-cooked meal and the lasting benefits of physical activity. The Gulps' transformation is sure to inspire a generation of super-sized kids?and parents?to turn over a new leaf!
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  • Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

    • Format: Hardcover Book

    • Price: $16.99 US/$21.50 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316014601

    • On Sale Date: 04/01/2007

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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With their trademark wit and wisdom, Rosemary Wells and Marc Brown present a groundbreaking?and side-splittingly slapstick!?story which introduces the importance of healthy habits. When a fast-food fanatic family of bunnies set out vacation, they pack their RV full of TVs, Jiffy Chips, and Winky Twinks. But when the weighed-down vehicle wheezes to a halt in the middle of nowhere, Farmer Spratt saves the day by showing the Gulps the value of a fresh, home-cooked meal and the lasting benefits of physical activity. The Gulps' transformation is sure to inspire a generation of super-sized kids?and parents?to turn over a new leaf!

Rosemary Wells's career as an author and illustrator spans more than 30 years and 60 books. She is the creator of such unforgettable characters as Ruby and Max, Noisy Nora, and Yoko. She has also given Mother Goose new life in the bestselling My Very First Mother Goose. She lives in Greenwich, CT.

Marc Brown is the creator of the hugely popular Arthur Adventure series. He is also the executive creative producer of the Emmy Award-winning PBS television series Arthur. He lives in Tisbury, Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard.

  • for books by Rosemary Wells:

    Yoko's Paper Cranes
    «"Just as Yoko's mother carefully crafted the sushi, Wells, too, has tucked a real treasure in this tasty morsel of a tale."-School Library Journal, starred review

    Bunny Cakes:
    "Wells's ingenuity never flags, not in the brief text nor in the illustrations."-Kirkus, pointer review

    Voyage to the Bunny Planet:
    "The prolific Wells expands her range with this unique creation, offering beginning bibliotherapy with a deft touch." -Publishers Weekly

    Emily's First 100 Days of School:
    «"A fresh approach to a standard topic--counting. What makes this title so special is that it focuses on the 99 days in between the first day of school and the 100th day." -School Library Journal, starred review

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The Gulps
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $16.99 US/$21.50 CAN
  • Pages: 40
  • Physical Dimensions: 9" x 11-3/4"
  • Audio Run Time: 0
  • ISBN-13: 9780316014601
  • On Sale Date: 04/01/2007

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Juvenile Fiction

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Juvenile Fiction / Family / General

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