Just For You! Low-down Bad-day Blues - Softcover

Book 16 of 21: Just For You

Barnes, Derrick D.

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9780439568678: Just For You! Low-down Bad-day Blues

Synopsis

On a day when everything seems to be going wrong, from cloudy skies to the cancellation of a favorite cartoon, a boy discovers what a difference his attitude can make.

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About the Author

Derrick Barnes is the Newbery Honor author of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, as well as several other acclaimed books, including the Ruby and the Booker Boys series: Brand New School, Brave New Ruby; Trivia Queen, Third Grade Supreme; The Slumber Party Payback; and Ruby Flips for Attention. Derrick and his wife, Tinka, reside in Kansas City, MO, with their three sons.

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 1 - These appealing easy readers focus on social skills, conflict resolution, and bedtime, and feature African-American characters. The stories are engaging, even though the language is quite simple. The illustrations will draw young readers, as they are filled with action and activities to which children will relate. Each title includes discussion tips for adults. "Meet the Author" and "Meet the Artist" pages include photographs and interesting personal notes. These books will be effective in a classroom or library. - Corrina Austin, Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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