Book #1
One Word from Sophia
Written by Jim Averbeck & illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail
4 - 8
Reading
age
40
Page
count
528
Word
count
Jun 16, 2015
Publication
date
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
Summary
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.
The Sophia Books Series
Published from 2015 - 2020
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| Year | # | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | One Word from Sophia | 40 | |
| 2018 | Two Problems for Sophia | 40 | |
| 2020 | 3 | Love by Sophia | 40 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
Jim Averbeck is the author of many books for young readers. His first book, In a Blue Room, was a Charlotte Zolotow Honor book. His other books include Except If; Oh No, Little Dragon; The Market Bowl; and his middle-grade novel A Hitch at the Fairmont. His most recent book, One Word From Sophia, was an IndyNext Top 10 for Summer 2015.
Illustrator
Yasmeen Ismail is a London-based, award-winning animator and illustrator. She is currently working on several picture books for publishers in the US and the UK, including Time for Bed Fred. Visit her at YasmeenIsmail.co.uk.
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