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Synopsis
The Simple family's plans for a picnic in the park prove disastrously complex. From the artist and author J. C. Phillipps comes this hilarious little picture book with a big heart to remind us that picnics are just a little about food and a lot about family.
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About the Author
J.C. Phillipps works out of a room in her home which is filled with bookshelves, colorful paper, Post-It notes, and cocoa mugs. She lives in Connecticut with her husband, son and cat.
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PreS-K—The Simple family examines the word "picnic" in a very basic way that will have young ones chuckling. Because the audience is a partner to the joke, as soon as son Ben asks, "What is a picnic?" the mood is set for a funny jaunt outdoors. Phillipps adds to this humorous anticipation with her illustrations resembling flat paper-dolls cutouts with a collage of printed and striped-patterned clothing. Her uncomplicated facial features elicit smiles as an upturned half-circle of a grin quickly turns into a frown while family members lug the picnic gear out to the grass. A bold font introduces basic declarative sentences so that new readers can easily decipher the text with the picture clues. While the picnic falls apart at the end, the idea that a good time can be had anywhere is a genuinely pleasant sentiment.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
In this entertaining read-aloud, a cheerful family can’t seem to get through their picnic without problems. Who knew that squirrels and soccer balls could make a simple picnic so complicated? Mr. and Mrs. Simple teach their children that a picnic is when you pack food in a basket, spread out a blanket, and eat on the ground. But even with their preparedness, things seem to constantly go wrong. Just when the Simples are about to give up on their picnic, son Ben has a great idea that saves the day—free of ants and melted ice cream! Phillipps introduces the family via individual, smiling portraits and utilizes colorful paper cut-out illustrations and bold-faced exclamations to capture the characters’ dynamic chemistry and the kooky chaos that ensues. The underlying message comes through clearly beneath the high jinks: picnics are really about spending quality time with the people who matter most. Preschool-Grade 3. --Annie Miller
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Condition: acceptable. Phillipps, J.C. (illustrator). This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you! Seller Inventory # 466WQ1000T3Q
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Phillipps, J.C. (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0544166671I3N00
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Phillipps, J.C. (illustrator). Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.9. Seller Inventory # G0544166671I2N00
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The Simples Love a Picnic
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Condition: Very Good. Phillipps, J.C. (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 13982463-6
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Condition: Good. Phillipps, J.C. (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 640769-75
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