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I had a bad August.
A very bad August. As bad as pickle juice on a cookie. As bad as a spider web on your leg. As bad as the black parts on a banana.I hope your August was better. I really do. When Eleanors beloved babysitter, Bibi, has to move away to take care of her ailing father, Eleanor must try to bear the summer without Bibi and prepare for the upcoming school year. Her new, less-than-perfect babysitter just isnt up to snuff, and she doesnt take care of things like Bibi used to. But as the school year looms, its time for new beginnings. Eleanor soon realizes that she will always have Bibi, no matter how far away she is. Written in a lyrical style with thoughtful and charming illustrations throughout, this remarkable debut novel tells a poignant story of friendship and the bittersweet feelings of growing up.Praise for Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie"Eleanors ingenuous free-verse monologue should strike a chord with readers, especially those who may have had to cope with the loss of a loved one. Cordells halftone cartoons convey the storys pathos and humor, as well as Eleanors changeable moods." -Publishers Weekly "Cordells winsome cartoon drawings complement the text without overcrowding the verse. It tells a simple, poignant story that will resonate with any child who has ever had to say good-bye." -BOOKLIST "This first novel is a promising debut. Eleanors concerns, not only about her babysitter, but also about playmates, friends and a new school year will be familiar to readers, who will look forward to hearing more about her life." -Kirkus Reviews"Sternberg hits all the right notes here, capturing a sensitive kids first experience of loss with tender respectfulness and full acknowledgment that separation is a bereavement too. Sprightly line drawings, with the same perky homeyness as the story, add visual energy." -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "Heartfelt, accessible, and energetic ... " -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books "This heartwarming novel and its winsome cartoon-like illustrations draw readers right into the story. Children would enjoy this short chapter book as an independent read, but it would also be a particularly good choice for parents to read to or with their children." -BookPageAbout the Author
Julie Sternberg is the author of the best-selling LIKE PICKLE JUICE ON A COOKIE; its sequels LIKE BUG JUICE ON A BURGER and LIKE CARROT JUICE ON A CUPCAKE; THE TOP-SECRET DIARY OF CELIE VALENTINE middle-grade series; the middle-grade novel SUMMER OF STOLEN SECRETS; and the picture books PUPPY, PUPPY, PUPPY and BEDTIME AT BESSIE AND LIL'S. Her books have received many accolades, including: LIKE PICKLE JUICE ON A COOKIE is a Gryphon Award winner and a Texas Bluebonnet Award finalist; LIKE BUG JUICE ON A BURGER is a Gryphon Honor Book, a Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards Nominee, and an Illinois Monarch Award Finalist; and LIKE CARROT JUICE ON A CUPCAKE was named An Amazon Best Book of 2014 for kids ages 6-8. The JUICE series as a whole has been named to the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books' Stellar Series List.Before becoming a writer, Julie worked as a public interest lawyer. She holds both a law degree from Harvard and an MFA in Creative Writing from the New School. For more, please see www.juliesternberg.com.
