Synopses & Reviews
Readers of all kinds will fall in love with the precocious, adorable Abigail Iris! Abigail Iris is sick of being One-of-Many—brothers and sisters, that is. Shed rather be an Only, like all her best friends, and not have to compete with siblings for time or attention. So Abigail is thrilled when she joins her friend Genevieves family on a trip to San Francisco. She gets to stay in a fancy hotel, visit Chinatown, order room service—and she doesnt have to share anything with her pesky older siblings! Amid all the fun, though, Abigail discovers that having a set of parents to yourself might be nice some of the time, it just isnt right for Abigail all of the time. An adorable story for Onlies and One-of-Many alike starring a one-of-a-kind new character!
Synopsis
Abigail Iris would rather be an "Only," like all her best friends, and not have to compete with any siblings for time or attention. So of course Abigail is thrilled when she joins her friend Genevieve and Genevieve's parents on a trip to San Francisco. Amidst all the fun, though, Abigail just might learn while no one has the perfect family, your family will always be perfect for you.
Synopsis
Abigail Iris is sick of being One-of-Many--brothers and sisters, that is. She'd rather be an Only, like all her best friends, and not have to compete with siblings for time or attention. So Abigail is thrilled when she joins her friend Genevieve's family on a trip to San Francisco. Illustrations.
Synopsis
Abigail Iris has a birthday coming up, and she knows it's the perfect time to ask for an adorable kitten. But Abigail finds that once the kitten is hers, he brings with him a lot of new responsibilities and life lessons, too. Illustrations.
About the Author
LISA GLATT is the author of the short story collection
The Apples Bruise and the novel
A Girl Becomes a Comma Like That. She teaches at California State University, Long Beach.
www.lisaglatt.com SUZANNE GREENBERG is the author of Speed-Walk and Other Stories and the co-author of Everyday Creative Writing: Panning for Gold in the Kitchen Sink. She lives in California with her husband and their three children.
JOY ALLEN has illustrated more than thirty books for children, including the popular American Girl Hopscotch Hill School series. Her art has appeared on the cover of Publishers Weekly, in the L.A. Times, and on the Today Show. She lives in California. www.joyallenillustration.com