| The Perfect Gift (Confetti Kids #6): (Dive Into Reading) Contributor(s): Yoo, Paula (Author), Ng-Benitez, Shirley (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1620145677 ISBN-13: 9781620145678 Publisher: Lee & Low Books OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-religious - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Asian American - Juvenile Fiction | Family - New Baby |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2017035215 |
| Lexile Measure: 470 |
| Series: Confetti Kids |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (0.40 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Chinese - Topical - Family - Cultural Region - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 199227 Reading Level: 2.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this new early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day. Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books. In this story, Mei's family is throwing a 100-days birthday party for her little brother--a traditional Chinese celebration after the arrival of a baby. Mei's grandma is in town for the festivities and teaches Mei about the different customs. Mei can't wait for the party, but she worries about what to give her little brother. With help from her friends and grandma, Mei discovers that the best gifts are those from the heart. |
Contributor Bio(s): Yoo, Paula: - PAULA YOO is an author and screenwriter whose children's books for Lee & Low include Sixteen Years in Sixteen Seconds, Shining Star, and several titles in the Confetti Kids series. Her titles have been recognized by the International Reading Association, the Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist, and Lee & Low's New Voices Award. She and her husband live in Los Angeles, California, where she works in television. Ng-Benitez, Shirley: -SHIRLEY NG-BENITEZ is a children's book illustrator who creates with watercolor, gouache, pencil, and digital techniques. She also loves to create 3-D creatures from clay and fabric. Shelives in the Bay Area of California with her husband, their two daughters, and their pup. |