"-An enjoyable story about friendship and positive self-image, this is one to consider for picture book collections." -School Library Journal
Avocado longs to be Today's Special in this vibrant, pun-filled picture book by Chana Stiefel and Anna Süßbauer about self-discovery and the value of uplifting your friends.
Avocado wants to stand out, but nothing seems to be working. With the help of her friends, she self-reflects and discovers that all along she was special. This social emotional learning story will help young readers to develop relationship skills and self-awareness. Perfect for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and The Food Group stories.
It's a delightful day at the Farmer's Market. Zesty limes! Juicy peaches! Sweet corn! But Avocado has a pit in her stomach. She longs to be Today's Special.
Strolling through the aisles, Avocado asks her farm-fresh friends to help her discover what makes her stand out. Tomato offers to teach her salsa. Pumpkin proposes funny faces. Garlic suggests she add some zing! Nothing seems to work until-Ding ding!-the bright and shiny Toaster inspires Avocado to reflect more deeply.
Chana Stiefel's heartwarming text blends with Anna Süßbauer's eye-popping illustrations spark sweet and meaningful conversations about self-discovery and friendship.
ISBN: | 9780063076983 |
Publication date: | 11th May 2023 |
Author: | Chana Stiefel |
Illustrator: | Anna Süssbauer |
Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins |
Format: | Hardback |
Pagination: | 32 pages |
Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories Cooking / Food Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Personal safety Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Runaways Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours PSHE: Bullying and Discrimination Funny Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists First Concepts Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction |