{"product_id":"still-sal-isbn-9780063389632","title":"Still Sal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, \u003cem\u003eStill Sal \u003c\/em\u003eis not to be missed.\" —\u003cem\u003eBookPage\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e Best Middle Grade Books of 2024!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stand-alone companion to two-time Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and acclaimed \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e. With themes of family, friendship, and resilience, this very funny school story focuses on Billy’s little sister, Sal, and her first day of school. For fans of Ramona, Ivy + Bean, and The Penderwicks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSal has been looking forward to first grade for a long time. But her excitement quickly turns to disappointment when she learns that her best friend, Griff, is in the other first-grade classroom and has the most popular teacher. Then Sal’s name is spelled wrong on her name tag, she trips in front of the cool fifth graders, and her self-portrait doesn’t turn out the way she wanted it to. In fact, everything about school is an absolute disaster. Poor Sal!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily for Sal, she has understanding parents, a terrific new teacher, and empathetic friends who remind her that it takes time to adjust to change. And sure enough, after a few days, Sal feels like herself again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStill Sal\u003c\/em\u003e highlights themes of family, friendship, social and emotional growth, resilience, and adapting to change. The fourth stand-alone book in the Miller Family sequence includes black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medal winner Kevin Henkes on almost every page and is an excellent choice for early elementary grades, for readers ready for a short novel, and for family and classroom sharing. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Sal Miller’s sense of self is shaken just before the start of first grade. . . . Henkes’ graceful, easy prose, sharp insights, and impressive ability to convey the way children think shine here. He invites readers to empathize with Sal, feeling her disappointment and annoyance with a world that doesn’t always understand her as well as the satisfaction with small victories that bring her back to herself. . . . A delightful, understated triumph.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with emotionally complex characters and riveting, poignant moments, along with plenty of humor, Still Sal is not to be missed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing. . . . An engaging, perceptive early chapter book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sal Miller is six. Her life is changing so much. . . . Henkes again navigates the vicissitudes of his young protagonist’s life with warmth, humor, and utmost respect. . . . With gentle support from parents and teachers, Sal comes to understand that her life might change, but she is still Sal.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The drama and emotion of being a six-year-old are captured beautifully in Henkes’s pitch-perfect continuation of the “Miller Family” series. . . . Henkes’s tender treatment of his characters shines here, and kids will deeply relate to Sal’s struggles and successes. A joy to read for all ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588045549797,"sku":"NP9780063389632","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063389632.jpg?v=1773961051","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/still-sal-isbn-9780063389632","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}