Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee - Softcover

Howe, James

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9780380716432: Pinky and Rex and the Spelling Bee

Synopsis

Second grade spelling champion Pinky is so concerned with helping his shy friend, Rex, avoid embarrassment in the upcoming spelling bee that he embarrasses himself in the process. Reprint.

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About the Author

Melissa Sweet has illustrated more than eighty children’s books, including the Caldecott Honor books The Right Word and A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams both written by Jen Bryant. She also wrote and illustrated Tupelo Rides the Rails; Carmine: A Little More Red, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book; and Balloons Over Broadway, a picture book biography that was named a 2011 Publishers Weekly Best Nonfiction Picture Book. When she is not in her studio, Melissa can be found taking an art class, hiking with her dogs, or riding her bicycle. She lives with her family in Rockport, Maine.

Review

"This is perfect for young readers starting to make the difficult transition to chapter books. The text ... and charming illustrations combine to make this book both easy to read and attractive"

Title reviewed -- School Library Journal 4/1/1998 "School Library Journal 4/1/1998"

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