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Read this sweet New York Times bestselling series from the author of If You Give a Pig a Pancake, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, If You Give a Mouse a Brownie, and other beloved books.
The Jellybeans are off to summer camp to enjoy ghost stories around the campfire, roasting marshmallows, and swimming in the lake. Each girl finds her own favorite activity: Emily goes to the dance studio, Bitsy does arts and crafts, and Anna reads about nature. But Nicole can't find anything that's just right for her. So she decides to start a soccer team and teach her friends her favorite game. Will the Jellybeans be able to win the big match against a neighboring camp? Once again, the girls use their different strengths and talents to work together and have the best summer ever.
This third book in the successful New York Times bestselling series shows that, whether readers are girly girls, bookworms, artists, or tomboys, there is a Jellybean for everyone.
Praise for The Jellybeans and the Big Camp Kickoff
"The tale unfolds with warmth and reassuring humor making this latest Jellybeans adventure a good primer for young would-be campers. Munsinger's watercolor illustrations are bright and suggest vigor and happiness, like the Jellybeans themselves." -Kirkus Reviews
"The cartoon artwork captures the mood of the story as the youngsters support one another. The soft, watercolor illustrations reinforce their delightful antics as they enjoy their camp experience." -School Library Journal
Author Notes
Lynn Munsinger was born on December 24, 1951 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She graduated from Tufts University in 1974. She received a degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1977 and continued her studies in London. She has illustrated over 90 children's books for over 25 different authors, but is best well known for her partnership with Helen Lester. They have been together since first publishing The Wizard, the Fairy, and the Magic Chicken in 1983. They have collaborated on the Tacky the Penguin series and many other popular titles including the award-winning Hooway for Wodney Wat.
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Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-The four animal friends introduced in The Jellybeans and the Big Dance (2008) and The Jellybeans and the Big Book Bonanza (2010, both Abrams) set off for Camp Pook-A-Wow. Once there, Emily enjoys a dance class, Bitsy makes crafts, and Anna reads books about nature. However, Nicole loves soccer, and even though there are plenty of sports at the camp, her favorite is not one of them. She tries various alternatives but does not like them. She is sad until her friends suggest that they start a team. The simple, direct plot allows children to become involved as the characters solve the problem. Nicole teaches the girls soccer skills, Anna reads the rule book, Bitsy makes the uniforms, and Emily plays goalie and leaps like a dancer. Then they schedule a game with a neighboring camp. The cartoon artwork captures the mood of the story as the youngsters support one another. The soft, watercolor illustrations reinforce their delightful antics as they enjoy their camp experience.-Margaret R. Tassia, Millersville University, PA (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Publisher's Weekly Review
In the third adventure starring the Jellybeans, so named because they are "all different but [get] along great," they head to Camp Pook-A-Wow, where Emily happily takes dance classes, Bitsy makes macaroni necklaces, and Anna contentedly reads under a tree. But Nicole, who lives and breathes soccer, is dismayed that there isn't a team, and though she tries other sports, nothing suits her. In classic Jellybean fashion, the girls start their own soccer team, then celebrate Nicole's winning goal by wolfing down jellybeans. Though it's a simple story, readers who value their close friendships should appreciate how the girls encourage one another to succeed. Ages 3-7. (Mar.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.