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"When Becket and her twin brother, Nicholas, adopt new pets from the local shelter, Becket's dream dog turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch, and Nicholas's cat is more outgoing and attention-seeking than he was expecting"--
About the author
New York Times bestselling illustrator LeUyen Phamhas created over ninety books for children, including The Princess in Black series with Shannon and Dean Hale, Freckleface Strawberry with Julianne Moore, and her own The Bear Who Wasn't There.
Summary
From award-winning author Adele Griffin and bestselling Caldecott-honor illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a laugh-out-loud return to Blackberry Farm. As Becket gets to know her brand new country dog and her brother’s new country cat, she learns how to accept others as they are, instead of hoping they'll somehow become who she wants them to be.
Foreword
From award-winning author Adele Griffin and bestselling Caldecott-honor illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a laugh-out-loud return to Blackberry Farm. As Becket gets to know her brand new country dog and her brother’s new country cat, she learns how to accept others as they are, instead of hoping they'll somehow become who she wants them to be.
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“This attractive early chapter book [is] a welcome addition to the engaging Blackberry Farm series.
—Booklist
Praise for THE BECKET LIST:
“Charming and beautifully humorous . . . A sparkling story of weathering change.”
—Booklist, starred review
“Becket is an outgoing, refreshingly self-confident protagonist . . . Readers will appreciate her ability to bounce back from whatever life hands her. Pham’s sketch drawings scattered throughout enhance the energy and humor of the story.”
—School Library Journal
“Becket is a regular laundry list of confidently delivered safety sayings, and it's just one of her many original and sparkling traits . . . the storyline is warm and amusing as Becket and her two siblings navigate their new life on a farm.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“An enjoyable novel for young readers beginning to explore the world on their own terms.”
—The Horn Book Magazine
“Becket’s narration vibrates with energy and cheer…Pham’s black and white illustrations…have just the right amount of comic flair to match the vibrant humor of Becket’s story.”
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Perfect . . . This fun and colorful novel will surely make you happy and brighten up your day.”
—Newsday
