Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House - Hardcover

Book 1 of 6: Twig and Turtle

Jacobson, Jennifer Richard

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9781645950219: Twig and Turtle 1: Big Move to a Tiny House

Synopsis

Family, friendship, new school challenges, and a rather large dog problem combine as sisters adjust to their new tiny house life in this charming chapter book series starter from award-winning author Jennifer Richard Jacobson. Perfect for fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.

In a tiny house, 3 shirts + 3 pants = 9 different outfits

Eight- and six-year-old sisters Twig and Turtle are excited and curious about their new small town in Colorado. And for their cool, tiny house! Their family is united in living more simply, and not stressing out the Earth's resources. But the move comes with a major problem: How do you fit a Great Dane in a tiny house?

A sweet chapter book series starter with humor and heart, Big Move to a Tiny House is sure to win over fans of Ivy and Bean and Judy Moody.

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About the Author

Jennifer Richard Jacobson is the award-winning author of many books for children and young adults including the early-reader series Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle, and her most recent book, The Dollar Kids. A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, when not writing, Jennifer provides trainings in Writer's Workshop for teachers. Jennifer lives in Maine with her husband and dog.

Paula Franco is a children's book illustrator living in Rosario, Argentina.

Reviews

Gr 2-4-Jacobson's new early reader series follows sisters Twig and Turtle, who are navigating a new life and new school in small-town Colorado. Third grader Twig is the exuberant, curly-haired counterpart to her quieter sister Turtle, who has straight hair with dyed pink ends. Their parents decided they wanted a simpler life, so the family has moved to a tiny home. Many things had to be left behind, including Twig's beloved Great Dane, Bo. Twig finds out her grandmother is no longer able to keep Bo, so she comes up with an idea to convince her principal that having a therapy dog in school will help children improve their reading skills. Twig teams up with her new friends from the social skills club, Angela and David, to write an opinion piece on the importance of therapy dogs. She prepares a class presentation and invites the principal to attend. A sweet surprise ending ensures that when Bo is not helping the children at school, he will have a safe and happy home nearby. Franco's illustrations depict Twig, Turtle, and their family as white. VERDICT An adorable introduction to a great series about sibling bonding and friendship, reminiscent of a contemporary Beezus and Ramona tale. A solid addition to any children's library collection.-Annmarie Braithwaite, New York P.L., New York Cityα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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ISBN 10:  1645950220 ISBN 13:  9781645950226
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