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Gwendolyn Grace
- Author: Katherine Hannigan
- Age Range: 4 – 8 years
- Grade Level: Preschool – 3
- Hardcover: 32 pages
- ISBN-10: 0062345192
- ISBN-13: 978-0062345196
- Cover price $17.99
Gwendolyn Grace, a preschool alligator in a pink tutu, wants to play. But her mother insists that she pipe down, because the baby is trying to sleep. Gwendolyn Grace can’t quite believe it, and in this funny call-and-response, all dialogue and action picture book, she questions her mother relentlessly about what is allowed (not much) and not allowed (a lot). It all ends happily, though, when Mom, baby, and Gwendolyn Grace play a noisy game together. Lots of drama, lots of noise, and lots of funny moments make this picture book debut an ideal choice for story times and for families with new siblings.
About the Author
Katherine Hannigan studied mathematics, painting, and studio art and has worked as the education coordinator for a Head Start program and, most recently, as an assistant professor of art and design. She is the author of True (. . . Sort Of), Emmaline and the Bunny, and the national bestseller Ida B . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World. She lives in Iowa with a bunch of cats and the occasional bunny or bird visitor. Her backyard hosts an additional array of creatures, including deer, raccoons, possums, and sometimes a skunk. But no alligators . . . yet!
This book is perfect for a first time older sibling. Gwendolyn wants to play, but her mom wants her to be quiet because the baby is sleeping. She tries doing different things like playing with pots and pans and swimming in her bath tub. Mom tries to explain to her when the baby is sleeping she has to be quiet but when she’s awake they can all play. This is an absolutely super cute book and would be perfect for a shower gift for a big sister/brother.
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Sounds like this book captures a normal kid aka gator frustration when life changes when a sibling comes along.
This looks like such a cute book! My kids are both boys but I really think my little niece would love this!
Abby would really love this cute little book I think. She loves colorful illustrations and fun stories. Thanks so much for sharing.