| Stop That Yawn! Contributor(s): Levis, Caron (Author), Pham, Leuyen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481441795 ISBN-13: 9781481441797 Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Bedtime & Dreams - Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2016030007 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.4" W x 12.3" (1.10 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 199537 Reading Level: 2.6 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Pack your toothbrushes, but leave your pajamas and pillows behind for this one-of-a-kind bedtime story from Ida, Always author Caron Levis and bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham. And whatever you do...DON'T YAWN Gabby Wild has had enough of bedtime. Yawn, curl, snuggle, snore--what a bore So instead of tucking in, she jets out--with poor Granny in tow--to a place where beds are for bouncing, hushes are shushed, and it's never too late for ice cream. But sometimes, even when you grit your teeth and seal your lips, it's impossible to stop that...YAWN There's a yawn on the loose Can Gabby stop that yawn from spreading the snooze, or will it be lights out for Never Sleeping City? |
Contributor Bio(s): Pham, Leuyen: - LeUyen Pham has illustrated more than fifty books, including board books, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Bronze Medal in the Children's Book category, and Best Books of the Year lists in publications such as Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book Magazine, and Comic Book Resources. She is also a New York Times bestseller for Grace for President, written by Kelly DiPucchio; Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully, written by Julianne Moore; and Princess in Black, written by Shannon and Dean Hale. Born in Vietnam, LeUyen came to the United States at the end of the Vietnam War when she was only two. She studied illustration at The Art Center College of Design, and for a short period of time worked at DreamWorks Animation as a layout artist before turning to illustration full time. She lives with her husband (who is also an artist) and two sons in Los Angeles. Visit her online at LeUyenPham.com.Levis, Caron: - Caron Levis grew up in the city that never sleeps (a.k.a. New York City) yet confesses that even as a baby she slept through the night. Caron has an LMSW from Hunter College and an MFA in creative writing for children/YA from The New School, where she now teaches and advises. Caron never tires of visiting schools to work with kids using her books, drama, and creative writing to encourage social, emotional, and literacy skills. Things she'll always stay awake for include great theatre, star gazing, and turtle watching. Visit Caron online at CaronLevis.com. |