• Age: 3 to 6
• Grade: p to 1

A lovely and heartwarming illustrated children’s book about friendship, taking turns, and caring for one another by award-winning author Marianne Dubuc.

Beloved children's book author and illustrator Marianne Dubuc chronicles the adventure and collaboration that ensues when four animal friends take turns caring for a precious little egg they find in the woods.

Enter the beautifully illustrated world of Bear, Hare, Turtle, and Mouse. In Dubuc's signature soft and inviting watercolor scenes, these forest friends make an unexpected discovery and turn to each other to find a shared solution. They decide they each will have a turn caring for the egg in their homes.

Mouse's house is chilly, so a cozy fire is set ablaze in the fireplace. At Bear's house, exercise and activity rule the day, and Little Egg hatches out of her shell! The next stop is Hare's house, where Bear and Hare dote over the newborn chick and face a new challenge: trying to find something for her to eat! Finally, it's on to Turtle's house for a special time exploring Turtle's treasures and sharing stories.

An endearing picture book that celebrates friendship and encourages young readers to share and trust in the power of community and their own resourcefulness, Everyone Gets a Turn is a wonderful read-aloud book for children with a timeless message.

Marianne Dubuc studied visual arts and graphic design before beginning her career as an award-winning author and illustrator. In Front of My House, originally published in French as Devant ma maison , is her first book to be published in English. Marianne lives in Montreal, Quebec.

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“Lively, thoughtful work…simple line artwork in soft tints and clearly laid-out panels.”

—Publishers Weekly, STARRED

“A perfect match for both reading novices and slightly younger listeners…Appealing pastel-toned ink, water color, and colored-pencil illustrations contain lots of recurring details that are entertaining to spot on repeat reads.”

—Horn Book Magazine, STARRED

“Everyone has something to teach and to learn in this cozy story.…Made up of comic-like panels and featuring desaturated colors, the art portrays a gentle, verdant world filled with welcoming homes where neighbors share their expertise and support each other. Readers will want to take several turns revisiting this anthropomorphic village.”

—Kirkus Reviews