Andy & Sandy and the Big Talent Show

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Andy and Sandy hit the stage in this fourth book of an easy-to-read picture book series about friendshipfrom Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Awardwinning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis.

Outgoing Sandy convinces shy Andy to do a dance at the big talent show. The only problem Andy doesnt know how to dance! Luckily, Sandy is a good teacher. But when showtime finally arrives, its Sandy who freezes up! A true friend through and through, Andy overcomes his shyness to save the performance. Lets give a standing ovation to friendship!

Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, this book is perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own.

Author Bio

Tomie dePaola (19342020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the childrens classic,Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Childrens Literature Legacy Award for significant and lasting contribution to childrens literature. A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.

Jim Lewis is an Emmy Awardwinning writer and author who has been writing for frogs, pigs, and other Muppets since 1985, when he first met Jim Henson. In addition to working on various Muppet television, movie, and other projects, Lewis is cowriter of the Andy & Sandy series with Tomie dePaola; has ghosted books for Kermit the Frog (Look Before You Leap), Miss Piggy (The Diva Code), and Pepe the King Prawn (Its Hard Out Here For a Shrimp); and served as executive producer of the Hallmark Channel seriesTelling Storieswith Tomie dePaola. Lewis lives in Burbank, California, with his wife, Judy, and children, Danny and Mary Grace.