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    Secrets I Know

    Author Kallie George
    Illustrated by Paola Zakimi
    Ebook
    RH Childrens Books | Schwartz & Wade
    On sale May 23, 2017 | 32 Pages | 9781101938959
    Preschool - 2
    Reading Level: Lexile AD330L | Fountas & Pinnell J
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    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. Her picture books include I Am a Meadow Mermaid, The Secret Fawn, and the Anne of Green Gables-inspired picture books If I Couldn't Be Anne; Goodnight, Anne and Merry Christmas, Anne; as well as her chapter book series adapted from the Anne of Green Gables books. Kallie has written other acclaimed books for children, including I Hear You, Forest, as well as the chapter book series Crimson Twill, Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy, and Heartwood Hotel. She has also taught writing workshops for children and adults. Kallie always loves spending time at the beach, making sand cakes and other sandy treats with her family. View titles by Kallie George
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    • 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 

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    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. Her picture books include I Am a Meadow Mermaid, The Secret Fawn, and the Anne of Green Gables-inspired picture books If I Couldn't Be Anne; Goodnight, Anne and Merry Christmas, Anne; as well as her chapter book series adapted from the Anne of Green Gables books. Kallie has written other acclaimed books for children, including I Hear You, Forest, as well as the chapter book series Crimson Twill, Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy, and Heartwood Hotel. She has also taught writing workshops for children and adults. Kallie always loves spending time at the beach, making sand cakes and other sandy treats with her family. View titles by Kallie George
    Paola Zakimi View titles by Paola Zakimi

    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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