Kim wants the kids at her new school to like her, so she tells

a teeny, tiny, bitty lie. She says her name is really “K.I.M.”—for “Katherine Isabella Marguerite”—and that she is a princess!

But the little lie grows and grows, until one day it’s ready to explode…Maryann Cocca-Leffler’s wise story and bright,

funny pictures tell the truth about what happens

when a lie unravels.

Albert Whitman- Spring 2009 -32 page hardcover

REVIEWS:

...Cocca-Leffler’s sunny illustrations and the book’s 
playful design help its valuable lesson go down easy. Classmate 
Jason’s skeptical commentary throughout the week acts as punctuation 
and leads up to a smile-inducing punchline. Appealing and effective. 
(Picture book. 4-6)---Kirkus March 09

"Fans of Jane O’Connor’s “Fancy Nancy” (HarperCollins) are sure

to enjoy this tale."– SLJ 09

Flaps, pull-tabs and pop-ups make dancing through

this book a delight! Follow this adorable dancer from

hair and make-up, to back stage jitters, to the

performance and final bow. The dancer in your life

will love "My Dance Recital"

Random House- Spring 2009

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Jack's Talent

is a nominee for the

Missouri Show Me Reader Award

for 2009-2010

Maryann will be visiting St. Louis, Missouri in September!

Jack's Talent is a perfect book to share on the first day of school.

Horn Book says;

"Teachers will want to use this at the beginning of a school year,

but children will find piquant details in the pictures when they

return to it later on their own"

From Booklist;

"A reassuring confidence booster, encouraging children -and their adults-

to creatively think about what they enjoy, their abilities, and how to

recognize and celebrate individual accomplishments." 

Don't forget to download activity sheets for Jack's Talent

St,. Louis, MO  Sept 22-23, 2009

EXTRAS

"Bus Route to Boston" is Back!

Available in Paperback this August.