One Word from Sophia

Marc Notes: All Sophie wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one. Includes glossary. Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2015 (EAN 9781481405140, Hardcover) - *Starred Review School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 124 (EAN 9781481405140, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Averbeck, Jim Jim Averbeck is the author of "One Word from Sophia", illustrated by Yasmeen Ismail; "In a Blue Room", illustrated by Tricia Tusa; and of the novel "A Hitch at the Fairmont". He is also the author and illustrator of the picture books "Oh No, Little Dragon!" and" Except If". He studied Children's Book Writing and Illustration at the University of California Berkeley and now makes his home in San Francisco. You can visit him at JimAverbeck.com. Contributor Bio:  Ismail, Yasmeen Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning illustrator and animator who has a love of inks, paints and watercolours. "Time For Bed, Fred!" is her debut picture book. Originally from Ireland, Yasmeen now lives in London. http: //www.yasmeenismail.co.uk/@YasmeenMay