Secrets I Know

Illustrated by Paola Zakimi
Ebook
0"W x 0"H x 0"D  
On sale May 23, 2017 | 32 Pages | 978-1-101-93895-9
| Preschool - 2
Reading Level: Lexile AD330L | Fountas & Pinnell J
Perfect for fans of Liz Garton Scanlon's All the World and Amy Krouse Rosenthal's I Wish You More, this charming, whimsical story about one imaginative little girl’s magical world is sure to enchant readers young and old.
 
Follow the girl throughout a day spent in her own backyard, and you'll discover lots of secrets only she can tell. For example, did you know that whispers hide in trees? Or that trees make great umbrellas? With a simple, poetic text from Kallie George and extraordinary illustrations from debut artist Paola Zakimi, here is a book families will read again and again and treasure for years to come.
KALLIE GEORGE is an author, editor and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for early readers, including the first five books in the Anne chapter book series (Anne Arrives, Anne's Kindred Spirits, Anne's School Days, Anne's Tragical Tea Party and Anne Dares), The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, The Heartwood Hotel series and The Wings of Olympus series, as well as numerous picture books, such as Goodnight, Anne, If I Couldn't Be Anne, Merry Christmas, Anne, The Secret Fawn, I am a Meadow Mermaid and The Lost Gift. Kallie currently lives in Vancouver, BC. View titles by Kallie George
  • NOMINEE | 2018
    Ezra Jack Keats Book Award
PRAISE FOR Secrets I Know:

“Psst! This book holds delightful secrets. And these secrets shouldn't be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

George’s poem celebrates nature, friendship, and understanding things not just with the head but with the heart.” Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Basically I will read anything Kallie George makes." --Jbrary (blog)

PRAISE FOR The Lost Gift (by Kallie George): 

"The writing is simple yet expressive." --Horn Book Magazine

PRAISE FOR Teddy & Co. (illustrated by Paola Zakimi):

"Each lightly illustrated chapter functions well as its own short story and as a piece of the narrative whole. These are lovable and unique characters that will charm parents and children alike." --Johanna Albrecht, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, NC 

About

Perfect for fans of Liz Garton Scanlon's All the World and Amy Krouse Rosenthal's I Wish You More, this charming, whimsical story about one imaginative little girl’s magical world is sure to enchant readers young and old.
 
Follow the girl throughout a day spent in her own backyard, and you'll discover lots of secrets only she can tell. For example, did you know that whispers hide in trees? Or that trees make great umbrellas? With a simple, poetic text from Kallie George and extraordinary illustrations from debut artist Paola Zakimi, here is a book families will read again and again and treasure for years to come.

Author

KALLIE GEORGE is an author, editor and creative writing teacher. She has written numerous books for early readers, including the first five books in the Anne chapter book series (Anne Arrives, Anne's Kindred Spirits, Anne's School Days, Anne's Tragical Tea Party and Anne Dares), The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, The Heartwood Hotel series and The Wings of Olympus series, as well as numerous picture books, such as Goodnight, Anne, If I Couldn't Be Anne, Merry Christmas, Anne, The Secret Fawn, I am a Meadow Mermaid and The Lost Gift. Kallie currently lives in Vancouver, BC. View titles by Kallie George

Awards

  • NOMINEE | 2018
    Ezra Jack Keats Book Award

Praise

PRAISE FOR Secrets I Know:

“Psst! This book holds delightful secrets. And these secrets shouldn't be missed.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

George’s poem celebrates nature, friendship, and understanding things not just with the head but with the heart.” Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Basically I will read anything Kallie George makes." --Jbrary (blog)

PRAISE FOR The Lost Gift (by Kallie George): 

"The writing is simple yet expressive." --Horn Book Magazine

PRAISE FOR Teddy & Co. (illustrated by Paola Zakimi):

"Each lightly illustrated chapter functions well as its own short story and as a piece of the narrative whole. These are lovable and unique characters that will charm parents and children alike." --Johanna Albrecht, Flyleaf Books, Chapel Hill, NC 

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