Two Problems for Sophia by Jim Averbeck - ISBN: 9781481477888
Hardcover
Giraffe problems threaten Sophia’s family! Can she save her pet?

Two Problems for Sophia

  • Hardcover

    40 pages

  • Release Date

    1 June 2018

Summary

Sophia quickly learns her new pet comes with two giraffe-sized problems in this enterprising sequel to One Word from Sophia.

Sophia and Noodle, her One True Desire, are together at last.

But Noodle comes with two gigantic problems, and those problems are tearing Sophia’s family apart!

Can a little creative experimenting save Noodle? Or will Sophia have to bid him adieu?

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781481477888
ISBN-10:1481477889
Author:Jim Averbeck, Yasmeen Ismail
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Margaret K McElderry Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:40
Release Date:1 June 2018
Weight:445g
Dimensions:216mm x 279mm x 13mm
Series:The Sophia Books
Audience Age:4-8
What They're Saying

Critics Review

  • “Fun, clever, and empowering.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
  • “Fun, clever, and empowering.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
    “A welcome addition to positive portrayals of young girl STEM enthusiasts….This makes an outstanding readaloud.” -BCCB, starred review
    ”[An] engaging sequel….Pair this title with Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty or Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen for a female-centric STEM storytime.” * School Library Journal *
About The Author

Jim Averbeck

Jim Averbeck is the author of the Sophia series, illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail; In a Blue Room, illustrated by Tricia Tusa; and of the novel A Hitch at the Fairmont. He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books Oh No, Little Dragon! and Except If. He studied children’s book writing and illustration at the University of California Berkeley and now makes his home in San Francisco.

Irish-born, Bristol-based Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning author, illustrator, and animator. Her first picture book, Time for Bed, Fred, won the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award and The New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. It was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and nominated for the National Cartoonists Society Silver Reuben Award. Yasmeen has been nominated for her other works as well and has been selected by the Society of Illustrators to have her work shown in the Original Art Exhibition in New York four years in a row.

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