A Girl Like You

by Frank Murphy, Carla Murphy, Kayla Harren (Illustrator)

Overview

Every girl is a wonder! A Girl Like You encourages girls to embrace what makes them unique, to choose kindness, and to be their own advocates. In an age when girls can be whatever they want, this books reminds them of all the ways to be beautiful, brilliant, and uniquely themselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534110960
Publisher:	Sleeping Bear Press
Publication date:	07/15/2020
Series:	Like You
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	AD540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 7 Years

About the Author

Frank Murphy writes children’s books and teaches elementary school. Every school year he views each new class as a “family”—for over 30 years now! His “at home” family includes people and puppies with the names: Carla, Haley, Griffin, Chase, Kathleen, Francis, Jumper, Cali, Jack, Katie Claire, all the Saglimbenis, the Murphys, and many more.

Carla Murphy is a pediatric nurse who has been helping kids get better and feel healthier for more than 15 years. A Girl Like You is her first picture book! She loves popcorn, puppies, and exploring new places, and believes that all kids are unstoppable, especially girls. She was born in Brooklyn, but now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Frank; her daughter, Haley; and their dogs, Jumper and Cali.

Kayla Harren graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including A Boy Like You and A Girl Like You. She grew up in a family with her mom, dad, and older brother. She has also been included in sports team families, art club families, and friendship families. Kayla lives in Minnesota with her own little family made up of her husband and adopted dogs.

Table of Contents

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