
Book
One Word From Sophia
Hardcover – Picture Book, June 16, 2015
Jim Averbeck
Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · June 16, 2015
Reading lane: Giraffe Stories
Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Making Your Case
A playful picture-book take on negotiation, with birthday persuasion that gets wonderfully specific.
Come here for
- Presentations, proposals, and pie charts in a family negotiation.
- The small comedy of making a case for what you want.
Expect
- Playful illustrations alongside an accessible story.
- A turn toward the surprising force of one word.
Book Details
- Authors
- Jim Averbeck
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- June 16, 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Giraffe Stories · Self-Esteem & Resilience
- Reading lane
- Giraffe Stories
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Publisher Categories
Giraffe Stories
Funny Stories
Manners & Etiquette
About This Book
Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation. Sophia has one true desire for her birthday. But she has Four Big Problems in the way: Mom, Dad, Uncle Conrad...and Grand-mama. Will her presentations, proposals, and pie charts convince them otherwise? Turns out, all it takes is one word.
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