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by Audrey Perrott (Author), Ross Burach (Illustrator)
Everything makes Milton cry, until he learns to embrace his tears and all his big feelings in this relatable story perfect for fans ofBuffalo Fluffalo, Grumpy Monkey, and The Story of Ferdinand.
Milton has a wonderful life.
But he cries . . . A LOT.
He cries when he's sad. Obviously.
And also when he's happy,
and scared, and nervous, and frustrated,
and, well, you name it.
Milton's friends are baffled by his tears, which only makes him cry more.
Until Milton meets Wanda.
This warm-hearted, rib-tickling read-aloud will make you laugh yourself to tears as it gently affirms feeling all your feelings and embracing exactly who you are. Be sure to check out the companion title, Baa Haa!
Author Biography
Audrey Perrott is the author of Moo Hoo, her debut picture book, as well as nine nonfiction and board book projects with Tangerine Press/Scholastic, including her most recent, Five Buzzy Bees, and the forthcoming picture book, A Hat for House with Putnam (2024). An SCBWI Rising Kite Honorable Mention recipient, she lives with her family in North Carolina. You can visit her online at audreyperrott.com.
Ross Burach is the creator of the riotously funny Very Impatient Caterpillar series that includes The Very Impatient Caterpillar; The Little Butterfly That Could; Goodnight, Butterfly; and Make Way for Butterfly. All the books combine humor with curriculum-friendly science topics and relatable social-emotional themes. Ross's other acclaimed books include the picture book Truck Full of Ducks, the board books I Love My Tutu Too!, Potty All-Star, Hi-Five Farm!, and Hi-Five Animals!, named the best board book of the year by Parents Magazine, and the Acorn early reader series Bumble and Bee. He also illustrated Audrey Perrott's Moo Hoo and Baa Haa. His most recent title is How NOT to Make a Jelly Sandwich. Ross lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit him online at rossburach.com.
