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Children's Fiction Friendship

48 Grasshopper Estates

by (author) Sara de Waal

illustrated by Erika Medina

Publisher
Annick Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2021
Category
Friendship, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Imagination & Play, City & Town Life
Recommended Age
4 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 2
Recommended Reading age
4 to 7
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781773214849
    Publish Date
    Apr 2021
    List Price
    $21.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773214863
    Publish Date
    Apr 2021
    List Price
    $11.99

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Description

A little girl uses imagination and inventiveness to spread friendship through her community. But will she find a friend of her own?

Whether it’s a supersonic sandwich maker or a twelve-tailed dragon, Sicily Bridges can make almost anything from materials she finds around her apartment complex. But when it comes to making friends, Sicily has yet to find the perfect fit. With a diverse cast of characters brought to life by illustrator Erika Medina, Sara de Waal’s whimsical debut emphasizes the power of imagination and finding companionship where you least expect it.

About the authors

SARA DE WAAL is a writer from Abbotsford, British Columbia. When she is not writing, she teaches music and art, telling stories with her students through colors and notes as well as words.    

Sara de Waal's profile page

ERIKA MEDINA is a Mexican illustrator and book publicist living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is interested in storytelling, myths and legends, and scary stories. Erika is the illustrator of several picture books, including Margot and the Moon Landing, 48 Grasshopper Estates, and Adela's Mariachi Band (August 2024).

Erika Medina's profile page

Awards

  • Nominated, 48 Grasshopper Estates Blue Spruce Award

Editorial Reviews

“Author Sara de Waal ticks all the right boxes with her story of imaginative play and friendship . . . This self-confidence of childhood exploits is affirmed by Erika Medina’s illustrations of diverse and engaged characters.”

CanLit for Little Canadians, 05/28/21

“This is a touching story about imagination and compassion that belongs in most collections, for read-alouds or for emerging readers.”

School Library Journal, 04/30/21

“De Waal’s rhythmic prose and cyclical storytelling are delightful, and Medina’s energetic characters and warm palette are charming . . . A cute meet-cute.”

Kirkus Reviews, 12/25/20

“Full of imagination.”

Book Time, 04/11/21

“De Waal’s story is well supported by Erica Medina’s illustrations, which bring the culturally diverse and intergenerational Grasshopper Estates neighborhood to life. This is sure to be a read and re-read.”

The Banner, 07/27/21

“This whimsical picture book emphasizes the power of imagination, spreading kindness, and finding friendship.”

Best Books for Kids and Teens, *starred review, Fall/21

“A great picture book text with several applications—making friends, creating things to give away, and being a ‘maker.’”

Library Lady’a Kid Lit, 05/01/21

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