Jelly Bean (Shelter Pet Squad #1), 1 - by Cynthia Lord (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Newbery Honoree Lord ("Rules") launches a charming series about kids who find homes for animals in need. Suzannah lives in an apartment where no pets are allowed, so she volunteers at a local pet shelter. When a guinea pig named Jelly Bean arrives, Suzannah promises she'll find the perfect home for him. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need!<p></p>Suzannah's always wanted a pet of her own, but she lives in an apartment where there are absolutely no pets allowed. What she CAN do is volunteer at a local pet shelter. There, although she's the youngest, Suzannah quickly finds herself making friends with the kids and bonding with the animals. She makes toys and treats for the animals. She feeds the cats and plays with the puppies! Then a girl just her age brings a guinea pig named Jelly Bean to the shelter. Suzannah promises that she'll find the little creature the perfect home. But what if no one wants an abandoned guinea pig? Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord has created a fun and heartwarming chapter books series.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for RULESA Newbery Honor book, Schneider Family Book Award, ALA NotableCatherine is an endearing narrator who tells her story with both humor and heartbreak. . . . A lovely, warm read, and a great discussion starter. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALPraise for TOUCH BLUE*A thoughtful first-person narration . . . [Tess's] sense of humor keeps things light. -- THE HORN BOOK, starred reviewLord interlaces themes of loss, luck, superstition, family, and belonging . . . in this stirring novel. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYRealistic characters, humor, and a charming setting make this a great choice for collections of all sizes. -- KIRKUS REVIEW<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Erin McGuire is an illustrator currently working in Dallas, Texas. She's illustrated over fifty books across a range of middle grade and picture book projects, including <i>Time of the Fireflies</i>, <i>The Real Boy</i>, and many more. <br/> Cynthia Lord is the award-winning author of <i>Rules</i>, a Newbery Honor Book and a Schneider Family Book Award winner, as well as the critically acclaimed <i>Half a Chance</i>, <i>A Handful of Stars</i>, and <i>Because of the Rabbit</i>. She made her picture-book debut with <i>Hot Rod Hamster</i>, which won several awards, including the Parents' Choice Award, and is the author of the Shelter Pet Squad chapter book series. She lives in Maine with her family. Visit her at cynthialord.com.
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