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A Bad Case of Stripes - by David Shannon (Hardcover)

Name: A Bad Case of Stripes - by David Shannon (Hardcover)
Brand: Blue Sky Press (AZ)
SKU: 11994680
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"What we have here is a bad case of stripes.
California Young Reader Medal (Primary) 2001 4th Winner, North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2002 1st Winner
4-8 Years
11.2" x 9.5" Hardcover
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Humorous Stories

Description

About the Book

An award-winning author/illustrator presents a humorous story about the importance of being yourself. On the first day of school, Camilla discovers that she is covered from head to toe in stripes, then polka dots, and any other pattern spoken aloud. With a little help, she learns the secret of accepting her true self, in spite of her peculiar ailment. Full color.

Book Synopsis

"What we have here is a bad case of stripes. One of the worst I've ever seen!"Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she's so worried that she's about to break out in...a bad case of stripes!

From the Back Cover

Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids in her school don't like them. And Camilla Cream is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she is so worried that she's about to break out in ... A BAD CASE OF STRIPES!

Review Quotes

IRA Children's ChoicePennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award* "Shannon's story is a good poke in the eye of conformity--imaginative, vibrant, and at times good and spooky--and his emphatic, vivid artwork keeps perfect pace with the tale." -- Kirkus Reviews, (starred review)"Shannon's over-the-top art is sensational, an ingenious combination of the concrete and the fantastic..." -- Booklist

About the Author

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 40 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book, and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland white terrier.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 11.2 Inches (H) x 9.5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-8 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Humorous Stories

Publisher: Blue Sky Press (AZ)

Format: Hardcover

Author: David Shannon

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 1998

TCIN: 11994680

UPC: 9780590929974

Item Number (DPCI): 248-32-0532

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.5 inches length x 9.5 inches width x 11.2 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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