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Table of Contents
About The Book
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.
About The Illustrator
Irish-born, Bristol-based Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning author, illustrator, and animator. Her first picture book, Time for Bed, Fred, won the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award and The New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. It was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and nominated for the National Cartoonists Society Silver Reuben Award. Yasmeen has been nominated for her other works as well and has been selected by the Society of Illustrators to have her work shown in the Original Art Exhibition in New York four years in a row.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (June 16, 2015)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481405140
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD770L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
**Starred Review** “From the first page to thelast, Sophia's energy, creativity, and innovative critical thinking willentertain both adults and children.. A must-read.”
– Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Awards and Honors
- Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year Selection Title
- CLEL Bell Picture Book Award Shortlist (CO)
- Wisconsin State Reading Association's Reading List
- Flicker Tale Award Nominee (ND)
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): One Word from Sophia Hardcover 9781481405140
- Author Photo (jpg): Jim Averbeck Photograph by Tim O’Meara(1.8 MB)
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