This Is Just to Say
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 48
Published: 2007
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"This Is Just to Say" by Pamela Zagarenski is a whimsical exploration of the nature of apologies through the lens of a playful poem. The story centers on a child who leaves a series of notes and drawings, revealing feelings of remorse after indulging in a delicious treat. As the narrative unfolds, it captures the essence of childhood innocence, the complexities of emotions, and the beauty of expressing oneself. Through vibrant illustrations and clever wordplay, the book invites readers to reflect on their own experiences with sorry and forgiveness, emphasizing that these exchanges can be both heartfelt and joyful. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 48 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2007 by Houghton Mifflin .
Accolades for Joyce Sidman 's books include a Newbery Honor, a Lee Bennet Hopkins Award, a Cybil Award, and two Caldecott Honors. She lives in Wayzata, Minnesota. www. joycesidman. com The Caldecott Honor artist Pamela Zagarenski ( Red Sings from Treetops, 2010) divides her time between Stonington, Connecticut, and Prince Edward Island.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Junior
This book was recognised in the Junior category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Cybils Award
This book was recognised by the Cybils Award. The Cybils Awards is a group of readers passionate about seeking out and recognizing books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens. To accomplish that goal, the Cybils Awards works to recognize books written for children and young adults that combine both the highest literary merit and popular appeal.
Delaware Diamonds Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Delaware Diamonds Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Middle Grade
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Beehive Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Beehive Award.
Children's Book Committee Award - Poetry
This book was recognised in the Poetry category by the Children's Book Committee Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.