- No Bows!
- Written by Shirley Smith Duke
- Illustrated by Jenny Mattheson
- Age 2-6
- Hardcover: $15.95
- ISBN: 978-1-56145-356-6
- Total Pages: 32
- Size: 10 x 9
- Language: English
- Rights: World
- Status: active
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- F&P Level: LB
- F&P Grade: K-1
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- Color Info: Full color throughout
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No Bows!
The delightful contrariness of young children is celebrated in this upbeat book featuring a likeable little girl determined to get her own way.
Using only a few simple, but well-chosen words, a small child expresses clearly what she does—and does not—want through the course of a day. Her independent spirit emerges as she firmly says no to a dress, a pair of shoes, a nap. As the day ends and evening descends, however, she finally says yes…to lots of hugs and kisses from her mom and dad.
Author & Illustrator
Shirley Smith Duke holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Austin College, and has taught in elementary, middle, and high schools. She lives in Texas.
You can visit Shirley Smith Duke’s website here.
Jenny Mattheson has illustrated several books, including No Bows!; The Mouse, the Cat and Grandmother's Hat; Christmas Morning; The Great Tulip Trade; and Happy to Be Girls. She earned a BFA in Illustration at the Art Institute of Boston and lives in California.
You can visit Jenny Mattheson’s website here.
Reviews
“The book is destined to be a high-volume read-aloud, and much fun can be had...” ―Kirkus Reviews
“A feisty redhead asserts her sense of identity in this book of few words but strong feelings.” ―Publishers Weekly
“A gleeful romp that will delight children...” ―Booklist
Awards
Best Books of the Year Awards (nominee) ―Child Magazine 2006