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Bartleby / words & pictures by Matt Phelan.

Phelan, Matt, (author.). Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 Based on (work): Bartleby, the scrivener. (Added Author). Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, (publisher.).

Summary:

From New York Times-bestelling and award-winning creator Matt Phelan, Bartleby is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book for fans of The Rabbit Listened that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of staying true to himself. Everyone says NO sometimes. Bartleby says, "I prefer not to." He says it a lot. Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time. And that's what makes him extraordinary. Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out--sure to delight readers everywhere.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0374393559
  • ISBN: 9780374393557
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2026.
Subject:
Bears > Juvenile fiction.
Self-esteem > Juvenile fiction.
Self-reliance > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Animal fiction.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 37 of 56 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 3 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 56 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library E PHE (Text) 36015002702344 Easy New Fiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library E PHE (Text) 36015002702401 Easy New Fiction Repair -
Sneads Ferry Branch Library E PHE (Text) 36015002702468 Easy New Fiction Available -
Swansboro Branch Library E PHE (Text) 36015002702526 Easy Fiction Available -

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Summary: From New York Times-bestelling and award-winning creator Matt Phelan, Bartleby is a whimsical, yet powerful new modern classic picture book for fans of The Rabbit Listened that follows a dapper polar bear who learns the power of staying true to himself. Everyone says NO sometimes. Bartleby says, "I prefer not to." He says it a lot. Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time. And that's what makes him extraordinary. Matt Phelan's Bartleby is an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out--sure to delight readers everywhere.