The Babysitter from Another Planet - by Stephen Savage (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with a babysitter who is truly out of this world! With references to everything from 1950s' science fiction movies and to "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, " bestselling author Savage presents a visual and verbal tour de force. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>The kids are in for a treat when their parents leave them with a babysitter who is truly out of this world--an alien!</b> <p/>A Golden Duck Notable Picture Book</b> <p/>When their parents go out for the evening, a brother and sister are left with a babysitter unlike any they've ever had before--an alien from another planet! But even though she seems a little strange, the kids quickly see that this babysitter can make anything fun...even brushing their teeth and doing their homework. <p/>This story is literally E.T. meets Mary Poppins, and as soon as the Babysitter from Another Planet is gone, the kids can't wait for her to come back again. <p/>With references to everything from '50s Science Fiction movies (sure to produce a chuckle from knowing parents) to <i>ET, </i> bestselling author Stephen Savage has produced a visual and verbal tour de force that will have kids begging for more. <p/><b>An ILA-CBC Children's Choice!</b><br><b>A CBC Children's Choice Book Awards Finalist</b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Bright digital pictures by Savage . . . have a reassuring sense of symmetry and solidity, with midcentury modern stylings, seemingly inspired by a vintage issue of <i>House Beautiful</i>, that grown-ups will surely appreciate.--<b><i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/> A resource for the babysitter bookshelf and to prompt conversations about seeing beyond appearances.<b><i>--Kirkus Reviews</i></b> <p/>When their parents go to the movies, a young girl and boy are left with a new babysitter who has more tricks up her sleeve than Mary Poppins. The sitter is an extraterrestrial who beamed down from a spaceship and demonstrates wonderful capabilities. . . . Children will wish their own sitters were a bit more outlandish. A super read-aloud selection to share one-on-one or with group, even at bedtime.<b><i>--School Library Journal</i></b> <p/> Savage's digital illustrations in a subdued color palette enhance the tale's retro flair<b><i>--<b><i>The Horn Book</i></b><br></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Stephen Savage is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator whose accolades include a<i> New York Times</i> Best Illustrated Book (<i>Polar Bear Night</i>) and a Geisel Honor (<i>Supertruck</i>). His picture book <i>Polar Bear Night</i> was a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller. He teaches at the School of Visual Arts and lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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