Synopses & Reviews
When Wodney must face off against that big bully Camilla Capybara for a second time, a talking robot becomes his secret weapon. The meek wodent . . . er, rodent . . . hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybaraand#8212;the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and hisand#160; classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that helps him pronounce his rand#8217;s and seems to be just the thing to scare Camilla away for good.
With the second empowering tale about Wodney, Lester and Munsinger use their
signature dose of humor to remind us that the little guy can finish first, and itand#8217;s often
brainsand#8212;not brawnand#8212;that save the day.
Review
Praise for Sophie's Terrible Twos:
"Wells continues to demonstrate an almost telepathic gift for distilling everyday frustrations and triumphs to their essence." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Wells's beloved illustrations and her characteristic wit are pitch-perfect" and#8212;School Library Journal
Praise for Time-Out for Sophie:
and#8220;[A] soon-to-be favorite . . . Readers will clamor for more of the irrepressible Sophie, while parents will secretly smileand#8212;sheer delight."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Wellsand#8217;s signature artwork is vivid and pleasingly simple, and the characters are endearing."and#160;and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review
and#8220;As wise (and concise) as ever, Wells lets readers have guilt-free fun savoring Sophieand#8217;s naughtiness, but delivers the storyand#8217;s aha moment with an equally deft hand.and#8221; and#8212;Publishers Weekly
and#8220;As always, Wells portrays her characterand#8217;s developmentally appropriate behavior with genuine respect and affection.and#8221; and#8212;The Horn Book
and#8220;Wells captures a rite of passageand#8212;the terrible twosand#8212;both for the little one and for her exasperated parents.and#8221; and#8212;Booklist
Review
“Lilly is one of the great female characters in literaturelike Anna Karenina with whiskers or Scarlett OHara with paws.” USA Today
Review
"Lesterand#8217;s precisely worded text creates a wide range of emotions, from joy to gloom to satisfaction, while Munsingerand#8217;s expressive line-and wash illustrations capture every nuance of the amusing story."and#8212;Booklist "This sequel will be embraced by youngsters who struggle with their speech and need some hints on how to handle the capybaras in their lives."and#8212;Kirkus "Readers should have fun reading aloud in Wodneyand#8217;s voice, but multidimensional Camilla is a scene-stealer herself."and#8212;Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.
Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.
Synopsis
"I am the queen "
Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.
Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn't until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lilly realizes she owes Mr. Slinger an apology.
Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title--something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is a picture book to share at home or in the classroom--Lilly is funny and unique, and her irrepressible joy is catching. Kids, parents, and teachers will all relate to the powerful emotions and appreciate the sweet and satisfying resolution.
Synopsis
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends.
Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.
Synopsis
Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from "Chester's Way" and "Julius, the Baby of the World, " returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the fish sticks and chocolate milk in the lunchroom. But one day, Lilly has something to share with her class--and she can't wait until Sharing Time. Full color.
Synopsis
Sophie means to be a good little mouse, but she just can't resist testing the limits with her patient parents and grandmother.
Eat supper? More fun to throw it on the floor.
Fold the laundry? More fun to knock over the pile.
Read with Grandma? More fun toand#160;steal her glasses.
And then itandrsquo;s time out for Sophie!
Rosemary Wells has created a memorable new character, ready to take herand#160;place next to Max and Ruby, Yoko, and Noisy Nora. Sophie's adorable antics will strike a chord with children and parents alike.
Synopsis
Oh no! Sophie got up on the wrong side of the crib!and#160;
and#160;
Nothing is right:and#160; birthday dress, birthday pancakes, or fairy wings.
and#160;
Then Granny and Sophie pay a visit to Zekeand#8217;s Palace of Costumes .
and#160;
Suddenly Sophie gets a chance to become a truly terrible two.
and#160;
Rosemary Wells captures a Terrible Two morning that will make both youngsters and oldsters laugh out loud.
Synopsis
Sophie knows lots of words, but she doesnand#8217;t always use them.and#160; Itand#8217;s more fun to speak in hyena talk or space language.and#160; and#147;Use your words, Sophie!and#8221; urge her parents, but Sophie just wonand#8217;t.
But when her new baby sister arrives, Sophie is the only one who can find out what she really wants.and#160;and#160;
Use Your Words, Sophie is the third book about the irrepressible two-year old who is wonderful, terrible, and always lovable.
About the Author
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for
Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1
New York Times bestsellers
Lilly's Big Day and
Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book
Owen, and the beloved
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in
Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in
Penny and Her Doll and
Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a
New York Times Book Review piece about
A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers,
The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for
Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels
Junonia,
Bird Lake Moon,
The Birthday Room, and
Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly's Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.