Calvin and the Sugar Apples (eBook)

Ines F. Oliveira (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
240 Seiten
The Collective Book Studio (Verlag)
9781685550707 (ISBN)

Infos

A relatable early reader that taps into important life lessons about friendship, grief, and talking through feelings.';A sensitive and rich children's novela thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.' Foreword Reviews Ten-year-old Amelia has always had her chinchilla, Calvin, to confide in. But now Calvin is gone, and her parents say he's in ';a better place.' Without her fuzzy companion, Amelia struggles to process the big feelings that come with losing a pet, missing the school talent show, and drifting from her best friend. Who is she supposed to talk to now? Just when Amelia feels completely alone, a new classmate arrives, and things slowly begin to shift. Set in a charming seaside town in Portugal and paired with tender black-and-white illustrations, Calvin and the Sugar Apples is a lyrical and heartfelt middle grade debut about healing, friendship, and finding your voice. Here's why readers love Calvin and the Sugar Apples: *; EMOTIONAL HONESTY: A gentle and relatable story that helps kids process grief, loss, and change with sensitivity and warmth. *; A HEROINE TO REMEMBER: Amelia is awkward, curious, and full of heartan unforgettable narrator with a voice that rings true. *; FOR HOME AND CLASSROOM: Ideal for read-alouds, SEL curriculum, or any child going through big feelings or shifting friendships. *; CULTURAL DEPTH: A vivid Portuguese setting offers a refreshing global backdrop for a deeply personal story. *; ART THAT CONNECTS: Includes 15 expressive black-and-white illustrations that draw readers into Amelia's world. A perfect pick for readers ages 710 and a must-have for any family or classroom shelf, Calvin and the Sugar Apples reminds us that healing begins with honestyand that new friendships often blossom when we least expect them.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.8.2023
• Illustrationen: Vanessa Balleza
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Jugendbücher ab 12 Jahre
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Körper / Sexualität
• ISBN-13: 9781685550707 / 9781685550707