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OverviewFrom the duo of Alison McGhee and Scott Menchin comes a hilarious tale of a first recital - and a joyous ode to creative flair. Practice makes perfect. And for a little girl facing her first recital of Dance of the Wood Elves , so do true artistry, great imagination, and lucky underwear for good measure. Is she nervous as she waits and waits for her turn on stage? Hoo boy, no! She's as cool as a cucumber! Every child who has ever felt the pressure of the spotlight will smile at this comical tale of bravado that turns a one-note performance into a heartfelt improvisation that is truly worthy of a standing ovation. Splendissimo! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison McGhee , Scott MenchinPublisher: Candlewick Press,U.S. Imprint: Candlewick Press,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 26.70cm Weight: 0.376kg ISBN: 9780763630133ISBN 10: 0763630136 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 12 May 2009 Recommended Age: From 5 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsHow to turn a recital disaster into a triumph? One little girl uses imagination, bravado and her lucky underwear to overcome a colossal case of stage fright. She has practiced Dance of the Wood Elves diligently and has wonderful support from her piano teacher and her parents, if not her big brother. When she steps confidently onto the stage, however, she totally forgets everything she rehearsed. But this little girl is nothing if not plucky and inventive. The only note she can manage is Middle C, so she plays it in several different ways with gusto, verve and true artistry, earning great applause. McGhee never allows an iota of self-pity or frustration to dampen her heroine's good humor, and she employs a first-person narration to tell the story in direct, vivid, fast-paced colloquial language. Menchin's digitally colored pen-and-ink cartoons are remarkably detailed while appearing deceptively simple and childlike. They convey all the emotions and actions and lovingly complement the text. As her dad would say, Splendissimo<\i>. (Picture book. 5-8)<\i> (Kirkus Reviews) Author InformationAlison McGhee is the author of the middle-grade novel Snap and the young adult novel All Rivers Flow to the Sea. Alison is the New York Times best-selling author of Someday. Scott Menchin has created illustrations for many high-profile companies and publications including Dr Pepper, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. He lives with his wife and their daughter in New York, USA. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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