Edie Is Ever So Helpful
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- 69,00 kr
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- 69,00 kr
Publisher Description
Edie is a funny, well-intentioned force of nature who leaves a trail of damage wherever she goes. Olivia meets Fancy Nancy.
Edie is EVER so helpful. In fact, helping is one of the things she's best at! Some might even say she's too good.
Whether it's helping her family wake up bright and early with an extremely loud song, brightening up the walls of her house with lots and lots of colorful paint, or styling grandpa's hair in the latest fashion . . . while he's fast asleep, sometimes Edie needs to be reminded not to be quite so helpful. Perfect for fans of Olivia, Fancy Nancy and Eloise -- a joyful celebration of good intentions gone wrong.
Praise for Edie Is Ever So Helpful:
"A charming, funny selection that's sure to be embraced." --Kirkus Reviews
"Sure to be a big hit, this delightful story will be enjoyed one-on-one while also making an excellent read-aloud in storytime." --School Library Journal
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Even the very young should be able to detect the irony in Henn's title without seeing the first page. Young Edie wakes up her parents by jumping on their bed and playing guitar, she gives Grandma and Grandpa surreptitious makeovers when they're snoozing, and she paints a big messy butterfly on the wall. Henn's images are never less than striking they bring to mind vintage European poster art crossed with classic Little Lulu comics. Edie's eager dot eyes and big smile exude heedless exuberance, and she cuts a stylish figure in her black tulle skirt, mustard yellow shirt, and red pompom hat. But Edie also feels more relentless than impish her thoughtlessness and impulsiveness quickly become one-note, and Henn doesn't seem interested in understanding it. Even Edie's behavioral epiphany ("Sometimes I have to remember not to be quite so helpful") comes across more like an attempt at wrapping up the story than genuine character development. Readers may find themselves having a greater connection to the kids and adults around Edie, who are usually wearing grimaces and frowns. Ages 3 7.
