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One Word From Sophia by Jim Averbeck

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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

Affinity

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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