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Synopsis
Mary and Clare do everything together at preschool, but Mary's birthday celebration puts a strain on the girls' friendship., The ups and downs of friendship are showcased by two preschoolers, Clare and Mary. Always affectionate with each another, the two do everything together. However, when everyone celebrates Mary’s birthday with divine little pink cupcakes and lots of attention, Clare becomes very jealous. The two must make it through this tough time with all the sweetness and honesty that small children possess. Margaret Chodos-Irvine’s gorgeous, simple, yet pattern-filled artwork, based on print-making, is the star of this picture book. She is also the author of the Caldecott Honor-winner ELLA SARAH GETS DRESSED.
| Size | | Length: | 40 pages | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 9.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Industry Reviews
"This is a gently effective portrayal of what happens when sugar and spice devolves into sugar and spite, and audiences will warm to its firm faith that best best friends can make everything nice again."
(09/01/2006)
"Chodos-Irvine uses a variety of printmaking techniques and sunny garden colors to make this a small, perfect tale of conflict and resolution."
(04/01/2006)
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