The unique writing of Ivy Bean meets the pep of Clementine and the authentic humor of Dory Fantasmagory in this chapter Book series about two girls with the same name and absolutely, definitely, NOTHING else in common.
Jennifer draws many of her ideas from her own life experiences, or those of her children--and yes, some of her characters are quite autobiographical..
Mann lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest where she tends chickens, dogs, cats, and her kids and husband, when they aren\'t tending her.
Jennifer K.
She lives in Los Angeles, California, but you can always find her on Twitter and Instagram @carterhiggins.
She writes about picture books and graphic design at her blog, Design of the Picture Book.
This is her first chapter book.
Perfect for: Beginning readers, Parents, Educators, Librarians, Grandparents, Anyone looking for a new series, Readers who love books set at school About author(s): Carter Higgins is the author of many books for kids, such as Everything You Need for a Treehouse, Bikes for Sale , and Circle Under Berry.
This storytelling is friendly, funny, and genuinely good, with an unforgettable voice that doesn\'t sound like any other chapter books.
UNFORGETTABLE, FUNNY WRITING: Carter Higgins \'s writing is special.
It\'s an annoying, funny subject that kids everywhere will relate to.
That extra last name initial becomes a part of who you are for years to come.
A DILEMMA EVERY KID FACES: Having to share a name with a classmate is one of the biggest nightmares for a kid.
COMING-OF-AGE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: This Book encourages young readers to consider and celebrate the things that make them unique, while recognizing that sharing some of those traits with someone else isn\'t a bad thing.
EMPATHY READ FOR BEGINNING READERS: This Book is about embracing people\'s differences, understanding their similarities, and making new friends.
There\'s something visual on every page.
TONS OF ILLUSTRATIONS: The Book has many black and white illustrations throughout, providing newer readers with the perfect on-ramp from early readers into novels.
But is the new Audrey all bad? Might the two Audreys have more in common than just their name? And if the girls become friends, how will Audrey ever figure out how to be her Best self--if she can\'t even be the Best Audrey? Visually dynamic and narratively unique, this chapter Book series is perfect for fans of the Ivy Bean, Deckawoo Drive, and The Penderwicks series.
When her beloved Miss Fincastle announces that a new girl, another AUDREY, is joining the class, Audrey suddenly becomes Audrey L., which makes her feel worse than ever.
It always feels like she\'s not-quite-enough--not smart enough, not fast enough, not funny enough.
More than anything, second-grader Audrey wants to be the Best at something.
The first in a series, Best Friends-Ish provides a fresh take on the joys and traumas of elementary school drama.
Over the course of a week in school, this bighearted, true-to-life chapter Book will resonate with any young reader who\'s ever felt overlooked, second-best, or defined according to someone else.
The unique writing of Ivy Bean meets the pep of Clementine and the authentic humor of Dory Fantasmagory in this chapter Book series about two girls with the same name and absolutely, definitely, NOTHING else in common
