Timo's Party by Victoria Allenby (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Timo's Party by Victoria Allenby, Dean Griffiths Timo struggles with his dislike for big parties when his friend Hedgewick asks him to host an apple festival in his orchard. Knowing the festival will help bring Hedgewicks cooking to the attention of an important food critic, Timo resolves to help his friend, and learns more about his own strengths along the way. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Can Timo the introverted rabbit get through all the preparations, invitations, decorations, and even -- shudder -- conversations the party requires? Full of fun wordplay, graphic text elements, and a recipe for apple cakeBig parties make Timos fur stand on end. But hosting one might be the key to helping his friend Hedgewicks culinary dreams come true; a famous food critic is coming to town, and an apple festival in Timos orchard would be just the thing to showcase Hedgewicks cooking. So the introverted rabbit begins to prepare the party, one invitation, decoration and arrangement at a time. But when the big day arrives, will the support from his friends and his belief in Hedgewicks cooking be enough to impress Madame LaPointe?With innovative text inserts reflecting invitations and news articles, and Dean Griffiths expressive full-color illustrations, Timos Party offers a friendly world and relatable problems for young readers to navigate. In this sequel to Victoria Allenbys Timos Garden, an encouraging cast of friends helps Timo work past his fears to make Hedgewicks cooking and the Apple Festival a scrumptious success! Also included is a recipe for a delicious apple cake that will inspire children to give hosting a try for themselves. Author Biography Victoria Allenby has been writing poetry and stories for as long as she can remember. Her debut picture book, Nat the Cat Can Sleep Like That, won the 2014 Preschool Reads Award and was nominated for the 2015 SYRCA Shining Willow Award. Timos Garden was a New York Public Library Best Books for Kids & Teens selection. A freelance writer and editor, Victoria lives in Toronto, Ontario. Dean Griffiths is a popular picture book artist with more than 25 titles to his name. His many awards include the Christie Harris Illustrated Childrens Book Prize for Maggie Cant Wait, the Chocolate Lily Award for Ballerinas Dont Wear Glasses, and the Rainforest of Reading Award for Bad Pirate. Dean lives in Duncan, British Columbia, with his daughter. Review The warm, detailed illustrations evoke a comfortable small-town charm, sure to entice readers to visit Toadstool Corners again and again. The book also does a nice job of highlighting everyday texts within the narrative, including lists, invitations, and newspaper articles, which could prompt discussion about the importance of reading and writing in daily life... Depicting acts of courage, selflessness, and kindness, Timos Party is wholly designed to support its readers character development...[T]his latest iteration of Timo and friends offers another gentle and useful tale about the power of friendship. Resource Links Timos Party is an exceptional early reader for imparting an engaging life lesson. But author Victoria Allenby never preaches or instructs...Instead, she swathes that message in Timos daily experiences, taking advantage of a true story-telling opportunity...Dean Griffithss artwork helps take the reader into the friendly world of Toadstool Corners. From the plaid jacketed Timo with his subtle smile and relaxed ears, to the rose-toqued badger Rae and the bustling Hedgewick, Dean Griffiths gives life to the animals in Timos Party, taking them from characters to neighbours. And, let me say, we are all pleased to have been invited to this party, and look forward to more good times in Timos neighbourhood. CanLit for LittleCanadians What a fun little book about a friend who looks out for his friends. Lovely illustrations, and we hope to make the included recipe - Hedgewicks Happy Apple-Banana Cake. Book Time There is a lot to love about Timos Party. The premise and its attentive execution are particularly noteworthy. Timo is honestly anxious about hosting a party but decides to do it anyway. The story provides tools for dealing with intimidating situations...and gives tips on dealing with mild social anxiety as well as navigating social situations...Not only does the book have some good advice, but it embeds that advice in a story that children will want to read. CM Magazine Review Quote What a fun little book about a friend who looks out for his friends. Lovely illustrations, and we hope to make the included recipe - Hedgewicks Happy Apple-Banana Cake. Description for Sales People * Timos Garden was a 2016 New York Public Library Best Books for Kids & Teens selection* Harvest and festival themes make this a perfect seasonal title for Fall* Includes news articles, lists, invitation, and recipe Details ISBN1772780081 Author Dean Griffiths Short Title TIMOS PARTY Pages 48 Audience Age 5-8 Publisher Pajama Press Language English Illustrator Dean Griffiths ISBN-10 1772780081 ISBN-13 9781772780086 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2017 Imprint Pajama Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Series Toadstool Corners UK Release Date 2017-10-19 Publication Date 2017-10-19 DEWEY FIC Illustrations Illustrations, color Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2017-12-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116888678;

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