In a previous episode, five-year-old Quinn asked why the letter Q is so often followed by the letter U. A new children’s book seems to have been written just for her. Q and U Call It Quits is a funny story about the chaos that ensues for the rest of the alphabet when those two letters quarrel. It’s written by Stef Wade and illustrated by Jorge Martin. (Bookshop|Amazon) This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Q and U Call it Quits”
Grant you remember our call from Quinn who wanted to know why is Q so often followed by you.
Yes Quinn who was five and three quarters years old and was very adorable had a great question.
Yes. Well, as it turns out, there is a brand new book on this topic, and it’s called Q and You Call It Quits. It’s by Steph Wade, and it’s illustrated by Jorge Martin, and it’s for children ages four to eight.
And I just love the advertising copy.
It says,
What happens when best friends Q and U quarrel?
It’s a real quandary since they’ve always been quality friends, a true squad.
But sometimes U wants time to herself.
Even though Q is lonely because he doesn’t always fit in with the other letters without her.
When the rest of the alphabet notices the split, they decide to do the same and utter chaos ensues.
Can Q and U come together to quell the mayhem?
And help the letters repair their friendships.
You’ve got to read this book.
Yeah, no question.
Very good.
It’s actually from the Quill Tree imprint of HarperCollins.
Lovely.
What’s the title again, Martha?
Q and You Call It Quits.
I hope somebody gives that book to Quinn.
Fantastic.
Send us your book recommendations, and we’ll take a peek.
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