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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2015-16-06

One Word from Sophia

One Word from Sophia

The Sophia Books

Jim Averbeck, Author

Yasmeen Ismail, Illustrator

Hardcover

9781481405140

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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. Includes glossary.
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Sophia’s determined attempts to persuade each family member are both humorous and insightful. This clever, vocabulary-rich story celebrates respectful persistence, strategic thinking, and the power of words to connect, convince, and express what matters most.

Keywords and Themes: Animals • Giraffes • Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction • Manners & Etiquette • Persistence • Relationships • Respect • Social Themes

Readability • 4.3

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Families • Giraffe • Birthdays • Humorous fiction • Family life • Humorous stories • Interpersonal communication

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories • Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Giraffes • Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Manners & Etiquette

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.

Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad...and Grand-mama.

Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise?

Turns out, all it takes is one word.

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