Stella & Marigold: Past and Presents: Book 3

The next adventure in the fun and funny early chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations—from the beloved creators of the New York Times bestselling Ivy + Bean, Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall.There is the whole world, and in it, there’s a city, and in that city, there’s a house, and in that house lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. But the house is very old, so they are not the only children who have ever lived in it. One surprising day, they discover that there was another girl, maybe named Ziamara, who not only lived in their house, but wrote on the wall and left secret presents for Stella and Marigold. Inspired by this hero from the past, Stella and Marigold make great plans for the future.With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship, and colorful pictures, this series is perfect for emerging readers. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: Stella & Marigold, a USA Today and National Indie bestseller, shined with critics, receiving four starred reviews! Kirkus Reviews raved, “All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest.”BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of The Magic Half and the bestselling The Best of Iggy series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winners Finding Winnie and Hello Lighthouse. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the Ivy + Bean series.STRONG RELATIONSHIP: This series positively depicts the ups and downs of sisterhood and will also resonate with any fan of general friendship duos.WONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's full-color illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious, making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.Perfect for:Independent readers age 6-9Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter booksGift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black

The next adventure in the fun and funny early chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations—from the beloved creators of the New York Times bestselling Ivy + Bean, Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall.There is the whole world, and in it, there’s a city, and in that city, there’s a house, and in that house lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. But the house is very old, so they are not the only children who have ever lived in it. One surprising day, they discover that there was another girl, maybe named Ziamara, who not only lived in their house, but wrote on the wall and left secret presents for Stella and Marigold. Inspired by this hero from the past, Stella and Marigold make great plans for the future.With lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship, and colorful pictures, this series is perfect for emerging readers. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: Stella & Marigold, a USA Today and National Indie bestseller, shined with critics, receiving four starred reviews! Kirkus Reviews raved, “All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest.”BELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of The Magic Half and the bestselling The Best of Iggy series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winners Finding Winnie and Hello Lighthouse. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the Ivy + Bean series.STRONG RELATIONSHIP: This series positively depicts the ups and downs of sisterhood and will also resonate with any fan of general friendship duos.WONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's full-color illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious, making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.Perfect for:Independent readers age 6-9Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter booksGift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart Readers who love such bestselling book series as Ivy + Bean, Junie B. Jones, Beezus and Ramona, Dory Fantasmagory, and Princess in Black