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One Word From Sophia by Jim Averbeck

One Word From Sophia

Hardcover – Picture Book, June 16, 2015

Jim Averbeck

Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · June 16, 2015

Sophia tries varied techniques to get the giraffe she wants more than anything in this playfully illustrated story about the nuances of negotiation.

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Who it’s for
A playful picture-book take on negotiation, with birthday persuasion that gets wonderfully specific.
Themes
Negotiation, Birthday wishes
Genres
Funny Stories, Giraffe Stories, Family Stories

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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.

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.

Where it sits

Giraffe Stories62%
Funny Stories37%
Family Stories34%

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Publisher categories

  • Giraffe Stories
  • Funny Stories
  • Manners & Etiquette
Authors
Jim Averbeck
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
June 16, 2015
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Negotiation · Birthday wishes
Reading lane
Giraffe Stories