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Conge pour Sophie

by (author) Nicole Poirier

Publisher
Bouton d'or Acadie
Initial publish date
Nov 2021
Category
General
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9782897502645
    Publish Date
    Nov 2021
    List Price
    $10.95

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Description

Winter break: Sophie can hardly contain her excitement, but mom is reticent.

Sophie is bursting with joy. Heavy snowfall plus school vacation equals skating, sledding, snow forts and she is thinking about all of them. Mom is far from enthusiastic She hates being cold. Every year, she pouts and drags her feet. Sophie must encourage her and help her to prepare. It isn't easy to dress an adult who doesn?t want to go outside and is afraid of getting hurt. This could be a long week...

About the author

Nicole Poirier is from Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, and resides in New Brunswick. Forever engaged with children, these stories draw from her experiences as a kindergarten teacher, a counsellor and a mother. She also created the character of Nico who tells stories and hosts meetings with children. Congé pour Sophie is her third book with Bouton d?or Acadie and is in some ways a reply to Congé pour maman.

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