
Ricky, the Rock That Just Couldn't Rhyme
You Rock Group seriesRicky the Rock panics when his teacher assigns a rhyming story, but with help from a friend he keeps practicing until he gets it. A fun lesson in effort and not giving up.
by Jay Miletsky · illustrated by Erin Wozniak
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