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About The Book
Once upon a time, there was a frog who wanted to be a pirate...or a handsome prince...or anything aside from a small green frog, really. When he discovers a very mixed-up book of spells, he decides to take matters into his own hands. But magic spells are tricky, and frog will tranform himself into a whole menagarie of things before he reaches his fairy tale ending.
This clever picture book from award-winning author Emily Gravett will keep kids and parents both entertained with its mix-and-match pages and twist ending.
This clever picture book from award-winning author Emily Gravett will keep kids and parents both entertained with its mix-and-match pages and twist ending.
About The Illustrator
EMILY GRAVETT is a two-time winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal with Wolves and Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears. Her internationally award-winning picture books include Meerkat Mail, Tidy and Old Hat. She has illustrated bestselling fiction, including Matt Haig’s Evie and the Animals and a full-colour edition of Quidditch Through the Ages.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (October 6, 2009)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781416982708
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"The black backgrounds, strong use of paper torn images, and watercolor character depicitons are better than a harvest night! This creative use of art and the split pages make this book a unique standour among picture books...Recommended."--Library Media Connection
Awards and Honors
- NYPL 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
- Capital Choices Noteworthy Books for Children's and Teens (DC)
- Bank Street Best Books of the Year - with Outstanding Merit
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Spells Hardcover 9781416982708(7.8 MB)
- Author Photo (jpg): Emily Gravett Photo Credit: Mark Hawdon(0.1 MB)
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