Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten - (Amanda Panda) by Candice F. Ransom (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> When Amanda Panda's first day of kindergarten does not go according to plan, she decides to quit and join her older brother in the second grade. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>Kindergarten has never been funnier with the launch of this new, strong-willed character, in the style of <i>Ladybug Girl</i>, <i>Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse</i>, and <i>Bread and Jam for Frances</i>. </b> <p/> Amanda Panda has BIG ideas for her first day of school. But when things don't go according to plan, and when a pesky girl in a pink bow decides to be her best friend, she walks out on kindergarten and joins her brother in second grade. It takes an unlikely partner to fix Amanda's terrible day--and to teach her about friendship, tolerance, and how to cope with life's ups and downs. <p/> Amanda Panda perfectly captures the spirit, motivations, and humor of a headstrong five-year-old girl--and will be sure to soothe back-to-school jitters. <p/>a sweet story about the power of kindness and getting past first impressions.--<i>The Washington Post</i> <p/>Empathy and kindness are just as important as ABCs and 123s, and Amanda gives readers a good lesson.--<i>Kirkus</i> <p/>Filled with droll humor that begs to be read aloud, this is an excellent back-to-school purchase and a great fit for storytime.--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>With strong dialogue and well-imagined details of wardrobe and play, Ransom writes an original story around the familiar situation: the beginning of school. . . . This wryly amusing picture book offers a fresh take on an old theme.--<i>Booklist <p/></i>The lesson makes an impact without preaching, and kids are likely to want to revisit this one, especially as the first day of school approaches.--<i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books <p/></i>Bright, fresh illustrations fill the pages of this adorable book about disappointment, friendship, and kindness.--ReadBrightly.com <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> a sweet story about the power of kindness and getting past first impressions.--<i>The Washington Post</i> <p/>Empathy and kindness are just as important as ABCs and 123s, and Amanda gives readers a good lesson.--<i>Kirkus<br></i><br>Filled with droll humor that begs to be read aloud, this is an excellent back-to-school purchase and a great fit for storytime.--<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>With strong dialogue and well-imagined details of wardrobe and play, Ransom writes an original story around the familiar situation: the beginning of school. . . . This wryly amusing picture book offers a fresh take on an old theme.--<i>Booklist <p/></i>The lesson makes an impact without preaching, and kids are likely to want to revisit this one, especially as the first day of school approaches.--<i>Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br></i><br>Bright, fresh illustrations fill the pages of this adorable book about disappointment, friendship, and kindness.--ReadBrightly.com <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> CANDICE RANSOM only ever wanted to be a children's book writer. She is the author of over 125 books for kids and young adults, including <i>Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten</i>, and teaches in the children's literature program at Hollins University. Candice lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with her husband and her cats, Faulkner and Edison. Visit her at www.candiceransom.com. <p/>CHRISTINE GROVE is the illustrator of <i>Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten</i>, <i>Esme's Egg</i>, and <i>Maddie the Mitzvah Clown</i>. Christine especially enjoys creating children's book characters. (After a bit of sketching they take on a life of their own and are kind enough to let her get to know them.) She lives near Atlanta, surrounded by her treasured collection of Derwent 2H graphic pencils.
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