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Notes From Your Bookseller
Notes From Your Bookseller

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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