My Turn!

(Hardback)

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Pammy and Wyatt are very good friends. They play together every day and they always have fun! They play parade, where Pammy is always the Queen--and Wyatt pulls the float. They play school, where Pammy is always the teacher--and Wyatt has to raise his hand to talk. And when they go on the tree swing, Wyatt always has to push. Well, maybe it's not always so much fun for Wyatt! When is it Wyatt's turn And, when Wyatt decides he doesn't want to play anymore, what will Pammy do These two adorable animal friends explore very familiar kid territory--learning to take turns--in a delightful picture book.

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Rankin brings her expressive characters to life in believable scenarios and detailed mixed-media illustrations. A delightful friendship story that children can relate to. * Kirkus Reviews *
[A] humorous, nonpreachy book about the importance of reciprocity and taking turns in a friendship. . . . The illustrations, done in pen and ink, watercolors, and colored pencils, lend a gentle, cheering note to this lesson. * Booklist *
Rankins skill is again evident in these pen-and-ink, watercolor, and colored pencil drawings . . . A gentle reminder to bossy folks about the benefits of cooperation. * School Library Journal *
Rankin creates a believable scenario in which everything going wrong can somehow work out all right . . . Readers of all ages will easily identify with Ruthies trying day. * Kirkus Reviews on RUTHIE AND THE (NOT SO) VERY BUSY DAY *
Ruthie . . . will resonate with children. Pen and acrylic paints on watercolor paper capture the youngsters animated expressions and provide cheery details to her comfy home. * School Library Journal on RUTHIE AND THE (NOT SO) VERY BUSY DAY *
The sprightly artwork is cheery in all respects, except when it comes to Ruthie. With subtle brushstrokes, Rankin captures all the varied emotions Ruthie goes through: glee, defiance, worry, fear, and eventually relief. * Booklist on RUTHIE AND THE (NOT SO) TEENY TINY LIE *
Emotionally authentic in text and art, this story gets its message across without preaching. . . . An excellent choice for bibliotherapy as well as for entertaining reading. * School Library Journal on RUTHIE AND THE (NOT SO) TEENY TINY LIE *

Author Bio

Laura Rankin's picture books include Ruthie and the (Not So) Very Busy Day, Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie, Fluffy and Baron, and The Handmade Alphabet, as well as Rabbit Ears and No Babysitters Allowed, both written by Amber Stewart. She has also illustrated the Harriet Bean mysteries by Alexander McCall Smith. She lives in Maryland.