Teamwork Magic - (American Girl(r) Welliewishers(tm)) by Valerie Tripp (Paperback)

About the Book

Spring has sprung in the garden, and the WellieWishers want to throw a party. But then they discover that the garden is a mess! The flowerbeds are weedy, the pond is mucky, and the swing is broken. Will they be able to clean up the garden in time for a party? Unexpectedly, the girls discover a new power -- and a new friend!

Book Synopsis

From American Girl, meet the WellieWishers, a sweet and silly group of girls who each have the same big, bright wish: to be a good friend. Join them in playful early chapter books, as they step into their colorful garden boots, and get ready for stomping in mud puddles, putting on shows, and helping friendships grow.

Spring has sprung in the garden, and the WellieWishers want to throw a party. But then they discover that the garden is a mess! The flowerbeds are weedy, the pond is mucky, and the swing is broken. Will they be able to clean up the garden in time for a party? Unexpectedly, the girls discover a new power -- and a new friend! This story tells how the five friends learn that working together, they can accomplish what seems impossible. Includes ideas for fun activities that girls and parents can do together.

About the Author

Valerie Tripp says that she became a writer because of the kind of person she is. She says she's curious, and writing requires you to be interested in everything. Talking is her favorite sport, and writing is a way of talking on paper. She's a daydreamer, which helps her come up with her ideas. And she loves words. She even loves the struggle to come up with just the right words as she writes and rewrites. Ms. Tripp lives in Maryland with her husband.

Thu Thai is an artist known for her captivating illustrations and concept art. With a passion for color, Thu's creations combine the look of the traditional with the digital to create fantastical and fun images. Her work has been featured in many books and graphic novels, and she has collaborated with authors to bring their own stories to life.