"Have you met Phoebe — Miss Phoebe Dupree? Phoebe’s as perfect as perfect can be."
To Abby, her friend Phoebe can do no wrong. Phoebe is speedy. Phoebe is smart. She’s equally brilliant at science and art. So when the budding hostess invites Phoebe over for a tea party, everything from the sugary treats on the menu to Abby’s dog, Louie, must be, well... perfect.
But when life — and possibly Louie — send a clear message to let loose, the girls indulge in a perfectly imperfect playdate. Linda Ashman’s vivacious rhyme and Alea Marley’s inviting illustrations serve up a classic tale of enduring friendship at a tea party that serves up a sweet taste of the fun to be had when perfection is off the table.
"Abby’s excitement for her upcoming tea and her high-stakes feelings about impressing her new friend are fun and accessible.... Marley’s innocent illustrations combine pink and pearls with wet dogs and cargo pants for a delightful celebration of a broad range of girlhood expressions and experiences. Brown-skinned, casually dressed Phoebe’s large, curly Afro joyfully takes up space on the page while anxious, pale-skinned Abby with her high blonde bun and below-the-knee dress yearns to impress. But who needs perfect when one can have fun? Funny, subtly empowering, and sweet." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 3 - 7 |
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Author | Linda Ashman |
Illustrator | Alea Marley |
ISBN | 1536204838 |
Publication Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
Publisher | Candlewick |
Language | English |