Book Information
- Series: Formac First Novels
- Imprint: Formac Publishing Company Limited
- Publication Date: 27 June 2012
- Copyright Year: 2012
- ISBN: 9780887807015
- Page Count: 64
- Dimensions: 4.25" x 7"
- Interest ages: 6-9
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Lilly Takes the Lead
by Brenda Bellingham
illustrated by Clarke MacDonald
Lilly and her friends are arguing at lunch time about eating good food and bad food and Lilly has to try to keep the peace.
Lilly and her friends are arguing at lunch time about eating good food and bad food because Kendall is eating a chocolate bar. Theresa is mad because Kendall says she is fat and Lilly has to try and keep the peace. When they all go cross-country running, Kendall collapses and the kids don't know what to do, except Lilly.
This latest Lilly adventure shows how children struggle to understand health issues and encourage each other to eat well.
This latest Lilly adventure shows how children struggle to understand health issues and encourage each other to eat well.
About the Authors
Brenda Bellingham
BRENDA BELLINGHAM was born in Liverpool, England and now lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta. A mother and former school teacher, she rediscovered writing in her late forties and went on to become the President, Past President, and Program Director for the Canadian Author's Association Edmonton Branch. She has also taught evening classes in writing for children. Her numerous children's books include Storm Child a Canadian Children's Centre Our Choice selection and seven titles in the Lilly series.
Clarke MacDonald
CLARKE MACDONALD is an illustrator and graphic designer in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Reviews
"...a good conversation starter which could lead to a more in-depth study."
Even though these are called 'First Novels', the topics and formats are easily accessible for older, less experienced readers."
Stacie Edgar, CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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