{"product_id":"bibsy-cross-and-the-bad-apple-isbn-9780593644423","title":"Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple","description":"\u003cb\u003eMeet Bibsy Cross, the precocious eight-year-old heroine of this charming chapter book series, as she navigates a relationship with a teacher who thinks that Bibsy is just \u003ci\u003etoo much.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKIRKUS REVIEWS\u003c\/i\u003e BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. And she \u003ci\u003eloves \u003c\/i\u003egoing to school. She might just love that most of all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper for a teacher... and Mrs. Stumper doesn't seem too keen on Bibsy. She thinks Bibsy talks too much--especially about her science fair project. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut one day, when Bibsy talks a little \u003ci\u003etoo \u003c\/i\u003emuch, and goes a stone \u003ci\u003etoo \u003c\/i\u003efar, Mrs. Stumper punishes her by punching a hole in her paper apple that hangs in the classroom. And Bibsy is devastated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can she make the best science fair project when she feels so rotten?★ \"\u003cb\u003e[A] poignant depiction\u003c\/b\u003e of a child coming to terms with an uncomprehending adult, a trajectory that takes Bibsy from befuddlement to despair to speaking truth to power.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003ePitch-perfect writing\u003c\/b\u003e, a charming protagonist, and relatable conflict—what more could readers ask for?\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ Scanlon’s story, which is written in conversational free verse, combines \u003cb\u003ean exuberant, endearing protagonist with an empowering, STEM-focused plot\u003c\/b\u003e....Hopefully many more adventures will follow.\" —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This new early chapter-book series starter \u003cb\u003eoffers readers a likable protagonist\u003c\/b\u003e, believable problems, short chapters, and frequent artwork.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This is \u003cb\u003ea fine story of friendship and individuality\u003c\/b\u003e—sprinkled with some engaging science.\" \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eLiz Garton Scanlon is the author of nearly 20 beloved picture books, including \u003ci\u003eAll the World, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich received a Caldecott Honor and which \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \"perfection\" in a starred review. Her other picture books include \u003ci\u003eI Want a Boat! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThank You, Garden, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the upcoming \u003ci\u003eThe World's Best Class Plant \u003c\/i\u003e(May 2023.) Scanlon is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is a frequent and popular presenter at schools, festivals and conferences. She lives in Austin, Texas. Bibsy Cross is her first chapter book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDung Ho is the illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling picture book \u003ci\u003eEyes That Kiss in the Corners, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was featured in \u003ci\u003eForbes, \u003c\/i\u003eOprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot. It also received three starred reviews and was a \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, Bank Street, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year. Dung also illustrated its companion picture book, \u003ci\u003eEyes that Speak to the Stars. \u003c\/i\u003eShe studied graphic design at the Hue University College of Arts and then worked in the design and advertising industry before pivoting to illustration. Born and raised in Hue, Vietnam, Dung now lives in Ho Chi Minh City.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303418253541,"sku":"NP9780593644423","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593644423.jpg?v=1767722569","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/bibsy-cross-and-the-bad-apple-isbn-9780593644423","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}