Award-winning, bestselling author/illustrator Henkes (Kitten\'s First Moon) introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, siblings, and the perils of elementary school.
This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades..
Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums.
What a way to start second grade, with a lump on your head As the Year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad.
When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love. . .
The New York Times declared: Henkes\'s delightful story is restrained and vivid .
The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books
Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series.
A 2014 Newbery Honor Book A New York Times Bestseller Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school.
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Award-winning, bestselling author/illustrator Henkes (Kitten\'s First Moon) introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, siblings, and the perils of elementary school
