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The language is exquisite and Averbeck really captures the "voice" of little Sophia. Kids will get it even if they don't understand a few of the words (effusive, loquacious, verbose). ), Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017.

I also appreciated the multi-racial family and that mom was a judge (disrupting gender norms). Advanced features of this website require that you enable JavaScript in your browser.

This is a delightful story! This book! Yasmeen Ismail is a London-based, award-winning animator and illustrator.

One Word From Sophia (Book) : Averbeck, Jim : All Sophie wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017. It made no sense to me. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Averbeck's text is a fun take on kindergarten meets the board of directors. I hope she had as much fun drawing the characters as I had looking at them. Turns out, all it takes is one word, Race/Culture: Bi/Multiracial/Mixed Race, Brown-Skinned and/or Race Unspecified, White/European American/Caucasian. item 1 One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck. They are a perfect complement to the text. She wants a pet giraffe.

You can now place requests for physical library materials on this website. and gets a giraffe. Each family member in turn nitpicks her presentation. One Word From Sophia (Book) : Averbeck, Jim : All Sophie wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one. Please try again.
Includes glossary. - One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck (Hardback, 2015). Get this from a library! The lowest-priced, brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable).Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag.See details for additional description. The clever protagonist, the engaging use of vocabulary, the humor for both kiddos and adults, the charming artwork, and the sweet message make it a winner for me. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Many of the cover images on this site are from, A prince and his porcelain cup / Wángzĭ hé tā de cí bēi, Interpersonal communication / Juvenile fiction. Sophia has one true desire for her birthday.

We think the book was funny. In the end, she gives them puppy dog eyes and begs "Please?" The text and illustrations integrate seamlessly, like on this page: Yasmeen Ismail, the illustrator, uses a type of labeling that continues the narrative across both pages. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad ... and Grand-mama. Children who like to learn new, big words will love this book! Please try again. Includes glossary. Goodreads Summary: Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation. There are no notices for this title yet. We are writing this review as a 3rd grade class.We think everyone should read One Word from Sophia. : One Word from Sophia by Jim Averbeck (2015, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Please contact your local library for hold pickup instructions, or to ask any questions about returned items.

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020. Any parent who has ever given a presentation at work will chuckle as they read the story. My other granddaughter was so happy to see a main character that looked like her. I love this author and look forward to more of his ingenious story telling. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad ... and Grand-mama.

But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad ... and Grand-mama.


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