Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash

Trinka Hakes Noble / pictures by Steven Kellogg

ISBN 10: 0803705395 / ISBN 13: 9780803705395

Published by Dial Books for Young Readers, 1989

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Signed by Kellogg with drawing of a seal on ffep. Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line. Illustrated boards. Very light bump to top fore-corner of rear board. Interior is clean and pages crisp. Bottom corner of front flap is clipped, but price ($12.95) present in upper corner. DJ in archival sleeve. 32 unnumbered pages. 10.5 x 8.75 inches. Jimmy brings his boa to his birthday party at SeaLand and everyone ends up in the big tank. Lots of splashing! Trinka Hakes Noble (b. 1944) is an author and illustrator of children's books. In 2002, she was awarded Outstanding Woman in Arts and Letters from the state of New Jersey for her life-time work in children's books. Steven Kellogg (b.1941) is an author and illustrator of children's books. In 1989 he won the Regina Medal for his "continued, distinguished contribution to children's literature." He has also been the recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the Irma Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jimmy's Boa and the Big Splash Birthday Bash
• Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0803705395
• ISBN 13: 9780803705395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Kellogg, Steven
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

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Synopsis

Jimmy's birthday party at SeaLand turns out to be a big splash when everyone ends up in the big tank

Reviews

When Jimmy's birthday rolls around, his mom decides to give him a goldfish and a party at SeaLand. Once they arrive, chaos reigns; Jimmy and his guests set off a tidal wave of crazy situations, carefully choreographed in text and art. It's all told by Jimmy's friend Meggie to her mom, who, in the opening spread, demands to know why Meggie has arrived home soaking wet. Their running conversation provides the captions for Kellogg's vibrant illustrations that almost burst off the page with youthful exuberance. The effect is much like a successful real-life birthday party: frenetic for onlookers but fabulous for the celebrators. Ages 4-8.
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