Children's Fiction Imagination & Play
Margo Thinks Twice
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2016
- Category
- Imagination & Play, Pets, Parents, Emotions & Feelings
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781771471626
- Publish Date
- Oct 2016
- List Price
- $18.95
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Description
Margo is an imaginative, adventurous little girl who has just one problem — worry has found its way into her life. She sometimes feels nervous and uncomfortable, especially inside the wild world her imagination sometimes creates. Whenever her mom gives instructions, Margo’s mind turns the everyday advice into worries and worst-case scenarios. Mom tells Margo to be careful with the craft glue, and Margo imagines becoming stuck to all the furniture and decorations in her room. Mom advises Margo not to swing too high, and Margo envisions ending up on the roof.
Monica Arnaldo’s warm and inviting mixed-media artwork brings these flights of fancy to life, playing out Margo’s fears and highlighting her expressive face. Luckily, Margo’s mom comes up with an idea to ease her daughter’s anxieties and encourage her inventive spirit in a positive way. Careful readers will pick up on subtle hints throughout the book before the secret is revealed: Margo’s family adopts a pet dog! He’s energetic, friendly, clumsy, and messy—just the outlet she needs to snap out of her worries.
About the author
MONICA ARNALDO a écrit et illustré plusieurs albums comme Petits frères et petites soeurs, Time for Bed’s Story et Margo Thinks Twice. Son travail se retrouve aussi dans des romans pour les élèves du cycle intermédiaire et des magazines pour enfants. Elle a étudié l’illustration au Sheridan College, où elle a trouvé sa passion pour les récits illustrés. Elle vit avec sa famille près de Montréal, au Québec.
Monica Arnaldo grew up in Ottawa where she was sometimes allowed inside her older brother's forts. Drawn to illustration by her passion for children's books, she combines a variety of media to create images full of character. Monica is the author-illustrator of three picture books. She and her husband live in Montreal with their daughter.
Awards
- Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens
Editorial Reviews
"Truly captivating...quirky and cute...a fine new title by an author/illustrator who has a real knack for realistic portrayals of a child's psyche. A recommended purchase for any library."
School Library Journal
"Beautifully illustrated...perfect for anxious young readers."
Quill & Quire
"A sweet story about not letting your imagination run too wild...a great book to share together. Highly Recommended."
Canadian Review of Materials
"Little ones will easily identify with Margo's imagination and anxiety... A lighthearted story of overcoming anxiety."
Booklist
"This story reminds readers to be careful, but to still have fun. As the illustrations prove, most worries are silly and all in our head."
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"Warm and winning."
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