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LETTUCE!: Humor and Heart in Verse for Beginner Readers Kindle Edition

by Diana Kizlauskas (Author, Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 587 ratings

A tale of caring and sharing for Spring and Summer reading...

HELP! There is only so much luck a Rabbit can handle...
LETTUCE! is a deliciously tall tale about sharing. Good fortune runs amok as Rabbit watches his crop of lettuce grow and grow and GROW! What will he do with all this leafy goodness? His crew of zany friends helps him solve his curly green dilemma.

LETTUCE! is a colorful, beautifully illustrated read-aloud picture book for families to enjoy together. The story is told with warmth and humor, providing an entertaining lesson in friendship, sharing and good values. Great for home, library or school -- bedtime or anytime!

"Kizlauskas' thoughtful, fun and compelling tale focuses on Rabbit, who finds that lettuce he has planted has grown as big as a building... With its complex themes presented in a simple yet delightful story, this would make an excellent addition to any picture-book collection." — Booklist

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    27 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    5 Aug. 2013
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  9. ISBN-13
    978-0991523306
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"In LETTUCE!, Diana Kizlauskas weaves a thoughtful, fun, and compelling tale -- one that features memorable characters, vibrant, engaging artwork, and a positive moral for young readers.

Rabbit decides to plant lettuce in his garden -- but he's shocked when the plant grows as big as a building and leaves him wondering what to do. His friends come by and offer suggestions for how to turn it into a fortune, use it for entertainment, stuff himself silly, and more, but none of these ideas suit Rabbit's personality.

Finally, he calls his friend Owl for advice. Owl is old and wise but also ill, and his age and illness make it difficult for him to provide for himself. This gives Rabbit an idea: He gathers his friends to help him prepare and serve the lettuce to the less fortunate townsfolk, and he trades some of the lettuce for funds to create a bird sanctuary to provide ongoing care to Owl and his compatriots.

Kizlauskas is a professional picture book illustrator, and it shows: The book's illustrations are polished, expressive, and sure to capture the imaginations of both children and adults.

More impressively, however, this rhyming picture book takes a real-world ethical question -- What do you do with your own good fortune? -- and makes it approachable for very young readers. Rabbit's friends are each distinct and likeable and he carefully considers their advice before coming up with his own creative and generous solution, giving adults a way to unpack conversations about friendship, personal morals, and altruism with the children in their lives. The language and plot are also straightforward enough to be rewarding long before children have the sophistication to consider the story in such philosophical terms.

This book takes complex themes and presents them in a simple yet delightful story.
LETTUCE! would make an excellent addition to any child's book collection."
-- BlueInk Review Starred Review

About the Author

Diana Kizlauskas is a Chicago area artist whose children's illustrations have been published by nationally and internationally known companies including Harcourt Achieve; Macmillan McGraw-Hill; Pearson Education/Scott Foresman; Compass/Seed Media; Pauline Books and Media; EDCO/Ireland and others. Most recently, she has both written and illustrated LETTUCE! and Christmas Best, published independently under the imprint of Bright Bear Books. She is a member of The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ED487HC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bright Bear Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 5 Aug. 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.2 MB
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 27 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991523306
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 587 ratings

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Diana Kizlauskas

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DIANA KIZLAUSKAS is an artist and author in the Chicago area. Her illustrations have been published by nationally and internationally known companies including Harcourt Achieve; Macmillan McGraw-Hill; Pearson Education/Scott Foresman; Compass/Seed Media; Pauline Books and Media; EDCO/Ireland and others.

More recently, she has written and illustrated LETTUCE! (2015), Christmas Best (2016), A BULLY-BAD DAY (2022), and The Twelve Ravens (2024), children’s books published independently by Bright Bear Books.

She is a PAL member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Besides advertising, editorial and children's illustration, her work experience includes PreK-2 teaching.

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Customers find the book readable, with one mentioning it's a bedtime favorite. The illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer noting there are plenty of pictures for children to explore. The rhymes are fantastic, and customers appreciate how it helps children share.

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8 customers mention ‘Readability’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and wonderful, with one mentioning it's excellent for classroom use, while another notes it's a bedtime favorite.

"...This story is likely to be read at every bedtime from now on!" Read more

"This is an excellent book for using with a class to promote discussion. Works well for many PSHE topics currently on the curriculum." Read more

"I love reading this book to my twin boys at bedtime. It's fab!!" Read more

"A fun little book to read to your little ones with plenty of pictures for them to explore." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Visual quality’6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the beautiful illustrations in the book, with one customer noting there are plenty of pictures for children to explore.

"The illustrations are amazing, colourful and inviting. The way it rhymes is fun for children...." Read more

"...Lovely rhymes and beautiful illustrations make it fun for children." Read more

"...My son and I like the images and the rhyme." Read more

"Beautifully illustrated and simply written. Will make everyone who reads it think about reaching out to others. Absolutely charming...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Rhyme quality’4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the rhymes in the book.

"...The way it rhymes is fun for children. The story is very well formed and was pleased to see it helps children to share and care for others" Read more

"I enjoyed reading this fun rhyming book with my soon-to-be 6 year old daughter. She thought, 'it was amazing because it was cool!'..." Read more

"...My son and I like the images and the rhyme." Read more

"The rhymes were fantastic and a really good moral too. This story is likely to be read at every bedtime from now on!" Read more

3 customers mention ‘Family bonding’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book promotes family bonding, with one mentioning it helps children share and another noting it's fun for children.

"...The story is very well formed and was pleased to see it helps children to share and care for others" Read more

"...Lovely rhymes and beautiful illustrations make it fun for children." Read more

"This is a cute book about sharing our fortune and helping others. My son and I like the images and the rhyme." Read more

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  • prisrob
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Big Head Of What?
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 April 2017
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    Do you like lettuce? What do you mix your lettuce with or do you eat it plain?

    The author, Diana Kizlauskas, has written a delightful book for children. In this book she relates the story of Rabbit who planted a garden, and grew the biggest head of lettuce anyone had ever seen. Rabbit asked all of his friends what he should do with this lettuce. They all gave him different answers, and finally at nighttime he went inside to think. In fact he called Owl who was lonely, hungry and felt ill. That night Rabbit decided what he would do, when you read this book, you will see what Rabbit decides.

    Adults and children will enjoy reading this book. The children will have questions about lettuce and how it grew so big. The story is told in rhyme. And it is a wonderful way to entice children into reading. The illustrations by the author are bright, vivid and colorful. They depict the story of Rabbit and his friends. I particularly liked that this story had a good lesson learned. This is an important subject for children.

    Recommended. prisrob 04-12-17
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  • pravin
    4.0 out of 5 stars good colorful pictures and a e nice moral story
    Reviewed in India on 30 July 2017
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    good colorful pictures and a e nice moral story. one star less because it was so short, there being only one small story
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  • Kathy Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional illustrations
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 May 2016
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    When Rabbit has some good fortune he's not sure how to handle it. He gets some advice from his friends but it's an ailing Owl who gives him the solution. The illustrations in this book are exceptional and will keep children enthralled. It has a great lesson too. Loved it!
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  • Robert O
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good story!
    Reviewed in Canada on 19 May 2016
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    I like the promotion of sharing, and caring this lovely story shows. It's nice to be able to share the idea of caring for others in a world bent on training people to be selfish
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  • Sonia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bonita historia
    Reviewed in Spain on 18 February 2017
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    Este cuento trata sobre un conejo que supo compartir su buena fortuna. Estos cuentos con valores me encantan y son ideales para leer por las noches a los niños antes de dormir. Lo recomiendo.
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