Arnie, the Doughnut - Laurie Keller

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From the author and illustrator of The Scrambled States of America comes this deliciously imaginative story about a doughnut named Arnie who sets out to change the fate of all doughnuts. Full color. n nA deliciously imaginative story about friendship--from Laurie Keller, the author / illustrator of The Scrambled States of America. n nArnie was fascinated as he watched the customers stream into the bakery. One by one, doughnuts were chosen, placed in paper bags, and whisked away with their new owners. Some went by the dozen in giant boxes. nGood-bye Arnie yelled to each doughnut. Have a good trip nThis is so exciting Arnie beamed. I wonder who will choose ME? n nAt first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut--round, cakey, with a hole in the middle, iced and sprinkled. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? n nWRONG Not if Arnie has anything to say about it. And, for a doughnut, he sure seems to have an awful lot to say. Can Arnie change the fate of all doughnuts--or at least have a hand in his own future? Well, you'll just have to read this funny story and find out for yourself. This title has Common Core connections n nArnie, the Doughnut is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.n