Jack wants to apologise for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying 'I'm sorry.'Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words.
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CONTRIBUTORS: I'm Sorry You Got Mad
EAN: 9780593462911
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 32
WEIGHT: 411 g
HEIGHT: 287 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Putnam Inc
DATE PUBLISHED: 2024-08-27
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GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette
WIDTH: 227 cm
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Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
“Young readers will readily relate to Lukoff’s theme, while Kwon’s illustrations add a nice comic touch.” – The Washington Post ★ “A master class in apologies and in storytelling through words and art." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ “Smartly told…Lukoff models good behavior for kids (and, let’s face it, adults) without being lecturing or preachy. A must-have." —School Library Journal, starred review ★ “[A] witty epistolary classroom drama… [A] sparkling examination of messy feelings and meaningful apologies.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ “Lukoff brings an enormous sense of compassion to a lesson that even adults can struggle with.” —BCCB, starred review , Praise for I'm Sorry You Got Mad ★ “In this witty epistolary classroom drama… Lukoff writes a sparkling examination of messy feelings and meaningful apologies.” –PW, starred review
Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, Too Bright To See, received a Newbery honor, the Stonewall award, and was a National Book Award finalist. His picture book When Aidan Became a Brother also won the Stonewall. He has forthcoming books about mermaids, babies, apologies, and lots of other topics. While becoming a writer he worked as a bookseller for ten years, and then nine more years as a school librarian.Julie Kwon is an artist and illustrator based in Queens. A graduate of the Brown/RISD Dual-Degree program, her work is heavily inspired by the steady diet of manga, comics, and young adult novels she consumed growing up, as well as her many fond childhood memories. In her spare time, Julie enjoys reading, petting dogs, knitting and going on long walks with friends.
