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&#8220;The story will allow youngsters to recall fondly their own &#8220;because&#8221; moments.&#8221; (School Library Journal)PRAISE FOR WHY?:&#8220;Readers will laugh aloud.&#8221; (School Library Journal)Praise for WHY?:&#8220;Jack isn&#8217;t just cute or just annoying; he&#8217;s doing his best to understand the world, and Torrey&#8217;s sensitivity brings Jack&#8217;s feelings home to readers.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)Praise for WHY?:&#8220;Jack is just as sweet as in the earlier volume.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for WHY?: &#8220;Youngsters trying to make sense of their own worlds will likely relate to Jack&#8217;s curiosity.&#8221; (Booklist)Praise for ALMOST:&#8220;Children impatient to step into the shoes of their older siblings or friends will find a kindred spirit in Jack and take comfort in his literal ups and downs. Touching and true to life.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)Praise for ALMOST:&#8220;Torrey precisely captures Jack&#8217;s desperate desire to be bigger and to be able to master the adult world.... This is a sweet, tongue-in-cheek look at growing up that will reassure the youngest sufferers of youth that they are not alone.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews)Praise for ALMOST:&#8220;This simple story addresses both the desire of children to be older and sibling rivalry. It&#8217;s sure to be a hit at storytime.&#8221; (School Library Journal)