Pookins Gets Her Way

?Kids will recognize bits of themselves in Pookins . . . an amusing, hard-edged heroine.? ?Booklist

Pookins always gets her way. If she doesn't, she makes faces, she throws apples, and she yells very loudly! But when Pookins finds a magic gnome who grants her three wishes, she hastily wishes to be a flower. Powerless to do anything, she realizes that her way may not be the best way, and that a bit of empathy for the gnome might set things right. This new addition to the Laugh-Along Lessons series focuses on the importance of being considerate. Includes parent/teacher discussion guide and downloadable audio!

About the author

Helen Lester has written many hilarious and popular picture books, including the Tacky the Penguin series and Hooway for Wodney Wat. She lives in New York. www.helenlester.com
Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont.Lynn Munsinger has illustrated more than ninety books for children, many written by her frequent collaborator, Helen Lester. She lives in Vermont.

Summary

“Kids will recognize bits of themselves in Pookins . . . an amusing, hard-edged heroine.”  —Booklist

Pookins always gets her way. If she doesn't, she makes faces, she throws apples, and she yells very loudly! But when Pookins finds a magic gnome who grants her three wishes, she hastily wishes to be a flower. Powerless to do anything, she realizes that her way may not be the best way, and that a bit of empathy for the gnome might set things right. This new addition to the Laugh-Along Lessons series focuses on the importance of being considerate. Includes parent/teacher discussion guide and downloadable audio!

Additional text

"It's extremely satisfying to see this rotten kid get her comeuppance. Munsinger's pictures are full of mischief." Publishers Weekly

Product details

• Authors: Lester Helen Lester, Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger
• Assisted by: Munsinger Lynn Munsinger (Illustration), Lynn Munsinger (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.02.2015
• EAN: 9780544324060
• ISBN: 978-0-544-32406-0
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 203 mm x 9 mm
• Weight: 259 g
• Series: Laugh-Along Lessons; Laugh-Along Lessons
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Manners & Etiquette, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues