One Word from Sophia

Name: One Word from Sophia
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SKU: 9781481405140
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By Jim Averbeck

Series: The Sophia Books

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One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck is a delightful children's book that follows a clever young girl named Sophia, who has a single birthday wish: to get a pet giraffe. She presents persuasive arguments to each member of her family, all the while learning the art of conciseness. This charming story explores themes of persistence, negotiation, and the power of words.
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about clever and determined characters, as it features a young girl with a persuasive plan to get what she desires. Filled with humour and heart, it cleverly illustrates the art of negotiation and the importance of perseverance.

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Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.

One Word from Sophia introduces a young girl named Sophia, who has one true desire for her birthday. However, she faces Four Big Problems: 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.

Series: The Sophia Books

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One Word from Sophia

By Jim Averbeck

Hardback

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One Word from Sophia is praised for its engaging portrayal of a determined young girl whose enthusiasm and clever problem-solving shine through. This vibrant and witty story captivates children and adults alike, making it a delightful must-read for its imaginative approach to decision-making and understanding.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481405140

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 June 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c (spfx: spot gloss, sculpted emboss); digital

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Illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jim Averbeck Series: The Sophia Books Young Adult

About the Author

Jim Averbeck is the author of the Sophia series, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail; In a Blue Room, illustrated by Tricia Tusa; and of the novel A Hitch at the Fairmont. He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books Oh No, Little Dragon! and Except If. He studied children’s book writing and illustration at the University of California Berkeley and now makes his home in San Francisco. You can visit him at JimAverbeck.com.

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.

One Word from Sophia