Pub Date: June 5, 2018
Dewey: E
LCCN: 2017035215
Lexile Code: 0470
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 05 to 07
Physical Info: 0.20" H x 8.80" L x 5.80" W ( 0.17 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Holidays and Celebrations | Other NonReligious | Asian American and Pacific Islander | Family | New Baby | Siblings | Readers | Intermediate | Imagination and Play
Description:
In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Mei's little brother is turning 100 days old and there will be a big party. Mei is determined to find the perfect gift for the special day.
Brief description:
Shirley Ng-Benitez is a Bay Area children's book author/illustrator who has illustrated 35+ children's books, and has a background in Graphic Design (GabbyandCo.com), and hand-lettering (American Greetings, Inc.). She works and experiments in traditional mediums including watercolor, gouache, pen&ink, oils, and painted & cut-paper collage. Her work draws from a deep wish to add more compassion and connection in the world through her art and stories. She founded @AWEtober on Instagram, an annual art auction fundraiser since '20, whose efforts have raised tens of thousands for various organizations supporting victims of the California wildfires, and efforts in coral reef restoration around the globe. She lives with her family and two black cats, and is thrilled to be working on her debut picture book, DOWN, THROUGH, UP by Quill Tree Books, Winter '25. Please visit shirleyngbenitez.com for more.
Review Quotes:
* "A perfect package of early-reader accessibility, culturally-conscious story, and inclusivity." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
CCBC Choices - Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Junior Library Guild Selection