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32 pp.
| Harcourt |
April, 2013 |
TradeISBN 978-0-547-34248-1$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Maria Monescillo.
Mary Wrightly is polite (maybe excessively). When shopping for a birthday gift for her little brother, her meekness results in others snatching up each toy she spots; satisfyingly, she ultimately speaks up and lands the perfect gift. This soft-spoken story uniquely underscores both the importance of manners and of (politely) standing up for oneself. Monescillo's pastels are as sweet-natured as the protagonist.