Abigail Iris; The one and only by Lisa Glatt and Suzanne Greenberg and illustrated by Joy Allen is a very well-written elementary chapter book for the 3rd and 4th grade student. It tells the story of one sweet Abigail Iris who really loves her family (she is "one of many"); she is a little jealous of her "only" friends. Abigail Iris has an older stepbrother and shares a bedroom with her older sister while her three friends are all sibling-free. "Onlies" get expensive shoes like Heelies, new clothes and exciting Spring Break vacations. Genevieve invites Abigail Iris to join her family on a trip to San Francisco! The drive to San Francisco, the stay at the Francis Drake Hotel and the adventures they have in-between show Abigail Iris why being "one of many" has it's bonus moments as well. This book is wonderful teaching tool without being overly didactic. Peaceful girl and I read this book at bedtime and it created alot of great conversation about families, finances and traveling. The illustrations are whimsical and very much add to this perfect little chapter book. 5/5 starsFind Lisa Glatt's website here, Suzanne Greenberg's site here, and Joy Allen's creative site here!
Other great posts about Abigail Iris from Kiss the Book,
Semicolon, and Booktopia.
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