Overview
An odd woman who collects junk and loves animals, surprises the community when she builds a veterinary hospital and shows you can't judge a book by its cover. This delightful and humorous children's book is written in verse and illustrated with colorful, whimsical drawings. Educational material is included after the story.
Full Product Details
Author: Cynthia Noles ,
John E Hume, Jr
Publisher: Janneck Books
Imprint: Janneck Books
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.40cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.181kg
ISBN: 9781732968721
ISBN 10: 1732968721
Pages: 50
Publication Date: 20 February 2019
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Young children will be enchanted with this story about an old woman who is odd and misunderstood, and then surprises everyone with her generosity and kindness. The rhythm and rhyme of the story will keep children engaged in the language, and the illustrations are sure to appeal. Having read to children for a very long time, I know that this book will be a favorite for all to enjoy. --Dee Sonier, retired teacher and lover of children Children can be misunderstood and rejected by their peers. Silley Milley is an excellent way for teachers and parents to use literature to introduce discussions on respect, caring, fairness, and citizenship. Cynthia Noles's use of rhyme and John Hume's vivid and humorous illustrations will add to the learning, as will the questions included after the story. --Dena Meyerhoff, educator, elementary and middle grades
"""Young children will be enchanted with this story about an old woman who is odd and misunderstood, and then surprises everyone with her generosity and kindness. The rhythm and rhyme of the story will keep children engaged in the language, and the illustrations are sure to appeal. Having read to children for a very long time, I know that this book will be a favorite for all to enjoy."" --Dee Sonier, retired teacher and lover of children ""Children can be misunderstood and rejected by their peers. Silley Milley is an excellent way for teachers and parents to use literature to introduce discussions on respect, caring, fairness, and citizenship. Cynthia Noles's use of rhyme and John Hume's vivid and humorous illustrations will add to the learning, as will the questions included after the story."" --Dena Meyerhoff, educator, elementary and middle grades"
Author Information
Cynthia Noles has been writing stories and rhymes since she was in the first grade and has continued writing rhyming stories her whole life. She does it for the fun and love of writing and for the pleasure it gives others. When her neighbor, author and illustrator John Hume read some of her stories, he knew she had to bring them to a wider audience. This is Cynthia's first published book. Cynthia has two grown sons, lives in Florida, and continues to write two stories each week. Learn more about Cynthia at JanneckBooks.com. John E. Hume, Jr., has been drawing since childhood-always with a sense of humor and whimsy. After receiving a BS from Buffalo State Teachers College, teaching, as well as art, became his passion. He has taught art to students from college through elementary grades in St. Johns County, Florida, and at Flagler College. John lives with his wife Anne, in Florida, where he enjoys writing and illustrating stories about their nine cats, and where he can still balance a yardstick on his nose! Learn more about John and his books at JanneckBooks.com.
