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When Cedric wishes for a tail on his fourth birthday, he must come to terms with the advantages and pitfalls of his new limb.
About the author
Amani Uduman is a children's author and poet. Her books include leveled readers, picture books, and nonfiction, and have been translated into several languages including Lao and Tetum. She graduated from Deakin University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Science (Health Promotion) and a postgraduate degree in Teaching (Primary and Secondary).
Agnès Ernoult is a children's book illustrator living in France. She has been published in Australia, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Agnès enjoys creating whimsical characters using her nib and watercolor palette and believes that every tale she illustrates is like a journey into a new world, filled with deeper messages for children and parents to discover together.
Summary
A hilarious cautionary tale that invites readers to experience the joys and frustrations of an unexpected gift—with a surprising solution.What would you do if your birthday wish came true—and now you had a tail?
Cedric wishes for a tail on his birthday and is overjoyed when his wish comes true. Having a tail is great! Now Cedric can swing around on trees, help his mom clean up the house twice as fast, and even fight crime! As Cedric gets used to his new limb, though, he realizes that having a tail isn’t everything he thought it would be . . . but can he ever go back to being a regular tail-less kid? In this hilarious cautionary tale, Amani Uduman and Agnès Ernoult invite readers to experience the joys and frustrations of an unexpected gift—with a surprising solution.
