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"Has the heart of Winnie-the-Pooh and the charm of Frog and Toad. Can I move in next door?" - Grace Lin, Newbery Honor author The Sprout Street friends are taking a trip in this early reader series perfect for fans of Clementine, Just Grace, and Ivy & Bean! Mili is happy in her new home at 24 Sprout Street, but she misses the excitement of traveling, so she convinces her friends to travel with her to Paris. Henry has never traveled and is all nerves. Emma is thrilled to go someplace unfamiliar and, in her excitement, packs everything she owns. Fernando wonders if Parisians will be like him. Wilbur is excited to explore the gardens of France, and Violet can't wait to look at all the beautiful paintings at the Louvre museum. Together these neighbors and friends soak up the joys of a new culture, but by the time their trip comes to an end, they'll learn that nothing can compare to the comfort of a loving home.Praise for Bon Voyage:"[A] little gem."--Kirkus Reviews"With its tongue-in-cheek humor and emphasis on kindness, this title would be a good read-aloud for classrooms or a solid option for one-on-one bedtime sharing." - School Library Journal Praise for Sprout Street Neighbors: "Illustrated chapters are at just the right level for new readers looking for a little bit of a challenge. Good friends and familiar situations will make readers feel at home." - Kirkus Reviews "Offers insights into friendship, independence, and compromise." - BOOKLIST
About the Author
Anna attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied illustration. After spending several years learning the ropes at a major children's book publisher, she began submitting her own work, and has been creating books for kids ever since.
Anna's books have been selected as a CCBC Choice best book of the year, Bank Street College best book of the year, Junior Library Guild selection, Texas 2x2 Recommended Reading, and twice been included in the Society of Illustrator's Original Art Show.
In addition to writing and illustrating children's books, Anna has taught art and book making to audiences of all ages: she has worked as a preschool teacher, held art classes for grade schoolers, and taught a course on children's book illustration at the Montserrat College of Art.
Find out more about Anna and her work on her web site: www.annaalter.com!
