{"product_id":"cy-makes-a-friend-isbn-9781629795782","title":"Cy Makes a Friend","description":"\u003cb\u003eCy the Cyclops can make just about anything... except a friend.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Even practicing skills such a making eye contact and winking doesn’t seem to help.  Then Cy remembers that it’s nice to share, so he turns his talent for making things to creating a special something just right for two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis charming tale about finding a friend celebrates kindness, generosity, and being true to yourself, and features fresh, colorful artwork.  An author’s note with information about Cyclopes and many other mythological creates in the book is included.\"A tale of encouragement and gumption.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This well-written, gentle tale with its colorful illustrations...will be a hit with shy kids...A sweet and funny look at dealing with social issues that will resonate with timid children.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Doubling as introduction to mythological creatures, the theme of this book is how to make friends. The text is easy to read...for early readers. The illustrations...are colorful and active...making the book a good one in a friendship or mythology unit. Recommended.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Connection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several picture books including \u003ci\u003eScuba Dog,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCy Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, and forthcoming titles, \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Add Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Take Away. \u003c\/i\u003eShe has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eKwame Alexander’s\u003ci\u003e The Write Thing, \u003c\/i\u003ea co-writer for \u003cu\u003eTrait Crate Plus\u003c\/u\u003e for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in \u003cu\u003eInstructor\u003c\/u\u003e and \u003cu\u003eThe Mailbox\u003c\/u\u003e magazines. Represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick and Pratt Agency, Ann Marie is a seasoned presenter for both children and adults. She blogs for teachers at http:\/\/2happyteachers.blogspot.com. When she isn’t writing or teaching, she’s off scuba diving somewhere tropical. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens_.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracy Subisak\u003c\/b\u003e studied industrial design at the University of Cincinnati. She has design experience in everything from soft goods to consumer electronics. \u003ci\u003eCy Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e is her first picture book. She lives in Portland, Oregon. Visit tracysubisak.com.","brand":"Astra Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300118909157,"sku":"NP9781629795782","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629795782.jpg?v=1767724395","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cy-makes-a-friend-isbn-9781629795782","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}