The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

Name: The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780399257438
Price: 55.0 NZD
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By Justin Roberts

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Summary

Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe, the smallest girl in the smallest grade. But Sally sees everything—from the janitor's keys to the playground bullies. Fed up with bullying, she finds the courage to speak out and shows that one small voice can spark big change.
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Sally McCabe is a very little girl, and nobody notices her, although she notices everything that goes on around her--but when she speaks out about the unkindness she sees, people start to pay attention.

Grammy-nominated children's musician Justin Roberts, together with vibrant artwork from award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson, will have readers cheering for young Sally McCabe.

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Grammy-nominated children's musician Justin Roberts, together with vibrant artwork from award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson, will have readers cheering for young Sally McCabe.

Hardly anyone noticed young Sally McCabe. She was the smallest girl in the smallest grade.

But Sally notices everything—from the twenty-seven keys on the janitor's ring to the bullying happening on the playground.

One day, Sally has had enough and decides to make herself heard. And when she takes a chance and stands up to the bullies, she finds that one small girl can make a big difference.

The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts, featuring vibrant artwork from Christian Robinson, is a story that will have readers cheering for young Sally McCabe.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Booklist praises this "effective rhyming book" by Grammy-nominated musician Justin Roberts, highlighting its serious yet accessible treatment of bullying, teasing, and exclusion, ideal for sparking important discussions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780399257438

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Putnam Adult

Contributors:

Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Illustrated by Christian Robinson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 381g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Justin Roberts Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Grammy-nominated Justin Roberts is an all-star of the family music scene. Hailed by the New York Times as “the Judy Blume of kiddie rock,” he logs thousands of miles on the road each year, dishing out unexpectedly intelligent and fun rocking music for kids and their parents. Justin lives in Illinois. Visit Justin at www.justinrobertsmusic.com.

Christian Robinson is an illustrator of picture books living and working in San Francisco. He studied at the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked with Pixar Animation Studios, The Sesame Street Workshop, and Jib Jab. Visit Christian at www.theartoffun.com.

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