The Nineteenth of Maquerk: Based on Proverbs 13:4

by Aaron Reynolds

Discovering the rewards of diligence can certainly be fun, but see how one lazy caterpillow learns what happens when you don't finish what you start.

Genres: Christian

40 pages, Hardcover

First published May 17, 2005

About the author

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Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times Bestselling Author of many highly acclaimed books for kids, including Dude!, Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Pair of Underwear!, Nerdy Birdy, and tons more. He frequently visits schools and his highly participatory presentations are a blast for kids and teachers alike. He lives in the Chicago area with his wife, two kids, four cats, and between three and ten fish, depending on the day.

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Reviews

[Jennifer]

A really well done story about how hard work pays off in the end. This would also pair well with a nonfiction scientific book about caterpillars and their metamorphosis into butterflies for a school lesson for 1st through third grade. I also think it would be a bit in storytime for kindergarten and up and would foster some really interesting questions about laziness and about caterpillars. I think the author could have cut the last four pages and maybe varied his rhyme scheme a bit more, but the message is really timely for today.

[Johanna]

My kids could listen to this a hundred times and still ask for it again.

[Shai]

Loved this book! Kids of all ages will love it.