Overview
A realistic contemporary story of two girls whose divorced parents begin to date--perfect for fans of Lisa Graff, Sara Pennypacker, and Rita Williams-Garcia. ""A smart, endearing story about two girls who are blending families, growing up, and building a friendship."" (Kirkus starred review) Other than their first names, Naomi Marie and Naomi Edith are sure they have nothing in common, and they wouldn't mind keeping it that way. Naomi Marie starts clubs at the library and adores being a big sister. Naomi Edith loves quiet Saturdays and hanging with her best friend in her backyard. And while Naomi Marie's father lives a few blocks away, Naomi Edith wonders how she's supposed to get through each day a whole country apart from her mother. When Naomi Marie's mom and Naomi Edith's dad get serious about dating, each girl tries to cling to the life she knows and loves. Then their parents push them into attending a class together, where they might just have to find a way to work with each other--and maybe even join forces to find new ways to define family.
Full Product Details
Author: Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich ,
Audrey Vernick
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: Collins
Dimensions:
Width: 14.20cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.30cm
Weight: 0.249kg
ISBN: 9780062414250
ISBN 10: 0062414259
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 13 September 2016
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Praise for IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?: Vernick s amusing tale will prove handy as a first-day-of-school book recommendation for children and teachers alike. --School Library Journal
Will resonate with young readers who have experienced a change in family dynamics, particularly divorce. --The Horn Book
This is a sweet, modern story about friendship, divorce, and blended families, told from alternating POVs by the two different authors. The Most Exciting Middle Grade Reads of Fall 2016--Brightly.com
Author Information
Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich is the author of several picture books, including Someday Is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins, as well as middle grade novels such as Operation Sisterhood. She is also the coauthor of the Two Naomis series. Olugbemisola lives in New York with her family. Visit her online at olugbemisolabooks.com. Audrey Vernick is the author of more than a dozen books for young readers, including Is Your Buffalo Ready For Kindergarten? and She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story. She is also the coauthor of the middle grade novels Two Naomis and Naomis Too. Audrey enjoys visiting schools to speak with young readers and writers. She lives with her family near the ocean in New Jersey. Visit her online at www.audreyvernick.com.
