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Bartleby does things on his own time, in his own way. He’s here to teach little ones how to stay true to themselves in this adorable book featuring a dapper, polite little bear with extraordinary ideas.
From New York Times-bestselling and award-winning creator Matt Phelan, Bartleby is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book for fans of The Rabbit Listened that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of staying true to himself.
Everyone says NO sometimes.
Bartleby says, “I prefer not to.”
He says it a lot.
Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time.
And that's what makes him extraordinary.
Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebrati...
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