Maddie's Saturday to Remember

by Karen Jonice Bricker, Samela St. Pierre (Illustrator)

Overview

2020 Story Monsters Approved Winner!

Maddie cannot imagine a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with her Grandpa.

They meet a colorful cast of locals in her hometown: a street musician, a fruit seller, and a pizza chef are all part of this adorable adventure. When Maddie meets the mysterious Lydia, who allows her a sneak peek into the creative and fun behind-the-scenes world of window dressing, she is truly inspired!

A delightful and surprising Saturday to remember by Karen Jonice Bricker and illustrator Samela St. Pierre.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735697352
Publisher:	SDP Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.09(d)
Age Range:	5 - 10 Years

About the Author

Karen Jonice Bricker is the author of The Magic Straw Hat and Destination Adventure and is an Indie Excellence Award Winner. She is a former early childhood education teacher, and physical therapist. Storytelling was a regular nighttime occurrence when her children were young, and now she is inspired to bring her stories to readers of all ages. Karen makes her home in southeastern Massachusetts with her husband, and to this day, cherishes listening to magical tales and treasured moments that may capture her imagination for the next untold story. Karen is also an avid supporter of the Reach Out and Read Program at Boston Children's Primary Care Center. Please check out her website for more books at www.karenbricker.com.

Samela St. Pierre is an illustrator living and working in San Diego, California. She has worked on a wide array of projects from picture and coloring books to wall murals and sculptures. Her most meaningful work is done at the border city of Tijuana, Mexico teaching kids at the refugee shelters art and yoga.

Editorial Reviews

2020 Story Monsters Approved Winner!

Congratulations to Karen Jonice Bricker! Her latest title, "Maddie's Saturday to Remember," was recently reviewed in "Story Monsters Ink."

"Community is the warm thread that freely flows through this story. Whether it's time spent with special loved ones, or the introduction to the colorful activity of her local community, life becomes electrifying for Maddie. Street vendors and musicians, a pizza chef, and a sneak peek into the exciting and creative work that goes into storefront displays all make her Saturday with Grandpa a day to remember!"

- Darleen Wohlfeil, "Story Monsters Ink," June 2021

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