The precociousness of Olivia meets the self-confidence of Eloise here in Sophia, Jim Averbeck’s new literary heroine. Her “fancy” narrative vocabulary, wisdom and creativity will delight, entertain and even educate readers. And inspire, as well. No matter the obstacles in Sophia’s path–four very large ones, in this case–she perseveres to make her voice heard.
Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.
Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad…and Grand-mama.
Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise? Turns out, all it takes is one word.
Verbose, effusive, loquacious … these are all “one word” descriptions of Sophia’s process. Ultimately, she finds the “right word.” Or two.
Through first-person poems and descriptive prose, thirteen different Latino and Latina young people are introduced to readers. The histories of immigrants from various countries and in numerous situations are presented in a way that is both heartwarming and informational. Young Latino and Latina readers will find themselves in the text and non-Latino children can learn of the breadth and depth of the contributions made by Latinos to the U.S.
2010 Creative Child Award – Preferred Choice Award: Kids Story Books Category
2010 National Parenting Publications (NAPPA) Honor Award
Mom’s Choice Gold Award: Children’s Picture Book Distinctive Illustration Category
Mom’s Choice Gold Award: Children’s Picture Book Humor Category
The Curriculum Materials Center of Livingston Lord Library, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, Minnesota, is pleased to announce the 2011 Read Aloud Book Awards:
Wanda Gág Book Award for 2011 MEMOIRS OF A GOLDFISH written by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers, and published by Sleeping Bear Press, 2010.
2011-2012 Alabama Camellia Award Program selections: Memoirs of a Goldfish (as above) and First Dog’s White House Christmas
The Nevada Young Readers’ 2013 Best Picture Book Award
A joyous picture book for the very young celebrating our incredible bodies, from a New York Times bestselling illustrator.
Our wonderful bodies—aren’t they amazing? Come celebrate all the things that make us who we are—from the tops of our heads to the tips of our toes, to our tummies, our freckles, our dimples, our skin, and everything in between! With silly, rhyming text and bold, simple illustrations, this fun and frank approach to exploring body parts provides factual information that is just right for the young reader.
