The Happily Ever Afternoon

by Sharon Jennings, Ron Lightburn (Illustrator)

Overview

A young boy spots sweets and treats on the kitchen table. In a classic fairy-tale quest, he imagines himself a brave hero who must outwit ferocious dragons and formidable guardians in order to partake of such a treasure. Caught and sent to the dungeon (his bedroom), the boy is surprised when the afternoon ends so unexpectantly happily. Featuring read-along narration with text highlighting. Ages 2 - 6

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781987848533
Publisher:	Crow Cottage Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	7 MB
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Sharon Jennings is a language arts editor, children's drama teacher, and children's author. Her previous works include No Monsters Here with Ruth Ohi and the award-winning Jeremiah and Mrs. Ming books. She lives in Toronto.

Ron Lightburn is a multiple award-winning illustrator of several books for children, including How Smudge Came (1996 Mr. Christie Book Award) and Waiting for the Whales (1992 Governor General's Award for Children's Illustration). He lives in Kentville, Nova Scotia.

Editorial Reviews

With a short text and a series of large-scale oil paintings in sunny colors, this simple book offers an imaginative experience for young children enchanted by fairy tales.

Booklist - Carolyn Phelan