Nice Try, Charlie! by James, Matt

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A new picture book about friendship and community from Matt James, acclaimed author and illustrator of The Funeral.With his cart full of treasures and big green hat, Charlie is a n eighborhood fixture. When he finds a pie, he sets off to find the owner -- and helps some friends along the way. Poignant and funny, this story is an ode to resourcefulness and the compassion that turns neighbors into friends. Charlie and his friends might not have much -- but they have each other. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7Explain how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or setting)CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).Author: Matt JamesPublisher: Groundwood BooksPublished: 08/04/2020Pages: 48Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 12.20h x 8.90w x 0.50dISBN: 9781773061801Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2020School Library Journal 09/01/2020 pg. 60Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2020 pg. 64Publishers Weekly 10/26/2020Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2020 - Superior,Well Above Average Show more