Book excerpt: Lummox is a cuddly, bubbly, bouncy, happy, lovable character that's full of fun and wonder. The hard part about being a Lummox is that the world is filled with stuff to trip on, knock over, and break. So to be a happy, hairy fellow means you smile with every smiley smile you've got. The story of Lummox encourages children to embrace and find treasure in the seemingly awkward and eccentric. Life with Lummox is written by Traci Vanderbush and delightfully illustrated by the love of her life, Bill Vanderbush. The rhythm and rhyme combined with jolly pictures will bring smiles and laughs to all who read. Perfect for reading to pre-schoolers. Early elementary students would also enjoying reading this delightful story. Adults of every age also find themselves smiling over Lummox.