Stella & Marigold

by Annie Barrows Narrated by Merissa Czyz

Overview

There is the whole world, and in it, there's a city, and in that city, there's a house, and in that house, there are two half-houses, and in one of those half-houses, there lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. Stella, who's seven, likes cats and axolotls and second grade. But most of all, she likes Marigold. Marigold, who's four, likes gibbons and red paint and the plumber. But most of all, she likes Stella.

Stella and Marigold do all the regular things-like going to school, playing with their friends, sometimes going to the zoo, and sometimes getting sick-but even the most regular things have a secret side. There's a secret that involves a blanket.

And another one about wolves, a terrible storm, and two brave children. That's a very exciting secret, and no one knows about it except Stella and Marigold. And-if you read this book-you!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Sweeps readers into a world of childhood misadventures and understanding family members…it’s a promising start for the Stella Marigold series.” — Booklist, Starred Review 

“The creators of Ivy Bean return in this delightful series kickoff… Short chapters by Barrows burst with vibrant and colorful illustrations by Blackall that bring the…girls and their playful imaginations to life. Readers will long for a sibling like Marigold or Stella.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Stella and Marigold are a force to be reckoned with… The theme here is storytelling, and the book is a little subversive in the best children’s literature tradition.

Barrows and Blackall walk this tightrope with skill, cheekiness, and palpable pleasure, their tightly interdependent approach to narrative mirroring the supportive and loving relationship of their two stalwart protagonists.” — The Horn Book Magazine

“As always, Barrows offers a spot-on childlike perspective that is both funny and keenly observant. Blackall’s whimsical illustrations capture the sisters’ individual personalities and their shared adoration. [A] very witty, very tender ode to sisterhood.” —School Library Journal

“Beloved creators of the Ivy and Bean series reunite in an astute and joyful new illustrated chapter book series starter that celebrates the everyday moments of deeply bonded young sisters.” — Shelf Awareness

"Refreshingly authentic." — The New York Times

“All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest.” — Kirkus, Starred Review

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192097113
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	10/08/2024
Series:	Stella and Marigold Series , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	5 - 8 Years

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