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Jessica

Jessica

by Kevin Henkes

Imaginary playmatesFictionJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionImagination, fiction
4.4
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About this book

"There is no Jessica," said Ruthie's parents. But Ruthie knew there was. She ate with Jessica, played with Jessica, and read her favorite books with her. When the first day of school arrived, Mom and Dad hoped Ruthie would find a real friend. Were they in for a surprise!

Themes & subjects

Imaginary playmatesFictionJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionImagination, fictionFriendship, fiction

About the author

Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes

27 November 1960

Kevin Henkes (born November 27, 1960) is an American writer and illustrator of children's books. As an illustrator he won the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon (2004). Two of his books were Newbery Medal Honor Books, Olive's Ocean in 2004 and The Year of Billy Miller in 2014. His picture book Waiting was named both a 2016 Caldecott Honor Book and a Geisel Honor Book. It was only the second time any author has won that combination of awards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Henkes

Author

Kevin Henkes

Pages

32

Read time

≈ 1h

Editions

13

Languages

English, Chinese

Publisher

Live Oak Media (NY)

ISBN

9781430109846

Where to buy

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