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Mary Had a Little Plan

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Mary Had a Little Plan follows fashion-forward Mary who spots an abandoned lot in her neighbourhood. Known for adding flair wherever she goes, Mary rallies local shops and friends to transform the drab space. Her little plan blossoms into a community project that makes a big impact, showcasing creativity and collaboration.
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Suitable for children aged 3 to 6, especially those who enjoy stories about creativity, community, and style.

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Mary had a little planthat sprouted on the spot.It all began the day she passed a drab, abandoned lot. Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes.

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Age range 3 to 6

Mary had a little plan
that sprouted on the spot.
It all began the day she passed
a drab, abandoned lot.

Fashion-forward Mary is known for adding flair everywhere she goes. When she spots an abandoned lot in her neighbourhood, Mary knows she can use her stylish talent to spruce it up. Soon she's rallying neighbourhood shops and calling on her friends to help. With Mary leading the way, this group carries out her little plan that has a big impact on her community!

Pinkalicious + Fancy Nancy + Eloise = Mary, the diminutive, precocious, brown-skinned queen of glam.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred) on Mary Had a Little Glam

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454933038

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Illustration: all in color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 440g

About the Author

Tammi Sauer is the author of more than thirty picture books including Mary Had a Little Glam, Your Alien, and Lovebird Lou. She is a former teacher and library media specialist who now celebrates reading and writing with thousands of kids each year through her author visits. Tammi and her family live in Edmond, Oklahoma, where they make and carry out all kinds of plans. To learn more about Tammi, visit tammisauer.com and follow her on Twitter at @SauerTammi.

Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma's Purse, Just Like Me, and Becoming Vanessa, and has illustrated numerous children's books. Vanessa lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

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