編輯推薦:What child hasn't eagerly anticipated attending a party only to feel a moment of apprehension and shyness when he or she approaches the balloon-decked front door? So it is with Brownie, a young girl in a bright, flowered smock and charmingly mismatched stockings who has second thoughts when she arrives at a friend's birthday party. Thankfully, she has her cat, Pearl, in tow, and before Brownie can retreat, the outgoing feline slips into the celebration. When Brownie enters the lively, cat-inclusive soirée, she is relieved to find friends, games, and plenty of cake and ice cream. Rylant addresses the challenges and rewards of facing new social situations in short, conversational text perfectly suited to its young audience. Biggs' digitally rendered, cartoonlike illustrations—featuring adorably quirky characters with large, round heads; a vibrant fuchsia-centered palette; and lots of eye-catching patterns and flourishes—make this first title in the Brownie and Pearl series as delicious and appealing as a triple-layered birthday cake.
內(nèi)容簡(jiǎn)介:The celebration is certain to be filled with friends and presents and games and treats. But Brownie feels shy about ringing the doorbell. Will Pearl be able to revive Brownie's stepping-out spirit?
作者簡(jiǎn)介:About the Author
Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
About the Illustrator
Brian Biggs is the illustrator of the popular Roscoe Riley, Goofball Malone, and Shredderman series along with several other children's books. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.