The Invitation (Hardcover)

Stacey May Fowles' debut picture book is a whimsical, warmhearted story of how a super-special surprise can lead to anxiety - or invite imagination. One beautiful fall day, Fern opens her mailbox and finds an envelope. After much worrying about what it could possibly contain, her friend Fawn encourages her to open it. Inside, she finds an invitation to a super-special surprise at the museum - but Fern doesn't like surprises! Luckily, Fawn offers to come with her to the party. What could possibly happen, he asks. Along the way, Fern voices her worries: What if they can't make it in time? What if they don't know anyone there? Fawn playfully follows his friend's way of thinking, while gently suggesting twists to her story and a fun new cast of characters - the chipmunk who could show them a shortcut, the grumpy bear who could clear their path, the brave dentist who might treat the bear's toothache - until at last they arrive, and Fern is able to enjoy the wonderful surprise happening around her. Marie Lafrance's delightfully dreamy illustrations bring the imagined world of Fern and Fawn to life in this super-special story about catastrophic thinking. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.

General

Imprint:	Groundwood Books Ltd ,Canada
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	May 2023
Authors:	Stacey May Fowles
Illustrators:	Marie Lafrance
Dimensions:	254 x 228mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover - With printed dust jacket
Pages:	40
ISBN-13:	978-1-77306-661-5
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal issues > Self-awareness & self-esteem Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-77306-661-7
Barcode:	9781773066615

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