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Phoebe's day is full of tomorrows: Mama says they can make pancakes, her teacher announces musicians will visit the class, and Phoebe will get ice cream after her haircut -- but none of it 'til tomorrow. Phoebe feels frustrated and impatient. Why can't these good things happen right now? Later in the day, Phoebe's grandmother bakes cookies and shares the secret ingredient to turn today into tomorrow: a good night's sleep. Phoebe decides she'll try it out.This is a sweet, practical story that offers a gentle lesson in the meaning of time. It also addresses the sense of unease and injustice kids may feel since they rarely control the way a day unfolds. Bold illustrations full of personality and diversity bring plucky, curious Phoebe's world to life on the page, making this an enjoyable early-learning read.
About the Author
Julie Zwillich was raised in Denver, CO, where the mountains are beautiful, and Hershey, PA, where the air smells like chocolate. After studying film at McGill University she immigrated to Canada, where people know how to drive in winter. Her books, Phoebe Sounds it Out, and Not 'Til Tomorrow, Phoebe are available right here on Amazon and at your local, independent bookseller. She's currently working on more Phoebe books as well as a middle-grade novel.When she's not writing books, Julie hosts and writes television programs. She's best known for her shows on Food Network (Summer's Best) , CBC (Surprise! It's Edible Incredible!) , TSN (SWEAT) and TVOKids. She also does animation voices (Beyblade, The Blobs) and long-form commercials (KitchenAid) .Julie lives in Central Oregon with her husband and 11-year-old twins. Follow on twitter @juliezwillich
