{"product_id":"stella-and-marigold-mermaids-and-mix-ups-annie-barrows-9781797239217","title":"Stella \u0026 Marigold: Mermaids and Mix-Ups","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in paperback; the second book in a fun and funny new chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations from the creators of the New York Times-bestselling Ivy + Bean books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming and critically acclaimed early chapter book series follows the everyday adventures of siblings Stella and Marigold. In this second book; Stella and Marigold receive a purple present-a book for them to list all their friends. That's when they discover they need to make more friends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut how? With magical recipes to make snow fall? With lots of nice Band-Aids? How about a mermaid candleholder? The two sisters are full of ideas and plans. Maybe they turn out; or maybe they don't; but one thing is for sure: By the end of this book; readers will be the best of friends with Stella and Marigold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: Book 1 in the series; a USA Today and National Indie bestseller; shined with critics; receiving four starred reviews!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of The Magic Half and bestselling The Best of Iggy series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children; including the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner Finding Winnie and the 2019 Caldecott Medal winner Hello Lighthouse. Together; they are the dynamic duo behind the Ivy + Bean series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGREAT FOR NEWLY INDEPENDENT READERS: With lots of adventure; a dynamic relationship that captures an enormous range of emotions; and colorful pictures; this series is perfect for emerging readers. Humor is also one of the best enticements to get and keep kids reading. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSTRONG RELATIONSHIP:  Parents looking for a positive depiction of the ups and downs of sisterhood will love this series; but it will also resonate with fans of more general friendship duos. The series has the same familiar settings and family relationships as Ivy + Bean; with just a sprinkle of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious; making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Berkeley; CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrator: South Kortright; NY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e    Independent readers age 6-9\n\u003cbr\u003e    Parents; teachers; and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books\n\u003cbr\u003e    Gift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart\n\u003cbr\u003e    Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean; Junie B. Jones; Beezus and Ramona; Dory Fantasmagory; and Princess in Black\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie Barrows","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":48888019878131,"sku":"9781797239217","price":11.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/9781797239217.jpg?v=1777408289","url":"https:\/\/www.harryhartog.com.au\/products\/stella-and-marigold-mermaids-and-mix-ups-annie-barrows-9781797239217","provider":"Harry Hartog Bookseller","version":"1.0","type":"link"}