Project Description
When Edgar Met Cecil
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-706-9
Publication Date: 9/1/2013
Page Count: 32
Size: 8-1/4″ x 10″
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
GRL: G, Gr 1
Lexile: AD420L
Themes: Expectations and Assumptions, Fears, Making New Friends, Moving
BISAC 1: JUV056000 JUVENILE FICTION / Robots
BISAC 2: JUV039060 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Friendship
BISAC 3: JUV039090 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / New Experience
Reviews
“This far-out lesson in making friends understands that to the new kid in school, everyone is going to seem scary and weird.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“This is a sweet picture book with simple, straightforward text, and the vibrant, cartoonlike acrylic images will appeal to young readers, one-on-one or in a group.” ―School Library Journal
“Bright and zany illustrations add an additional fun dimension to a scary situation. The outlandish illustrations show that looking different is a two way street and that meeting new people can be quite entertaining.” ―Boys and Literacy
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“Kids, big and little, and especially those that have had to go to a new school, will love Edgar Met Cecil. Kids that had to move to a new town, even if not on a new planet, will also enjoy Edgar Met Cecil. Friendship is good, and if a robot and an alien came become friends, then so can a new kid.” ―Kid Lit
“This is a great book about friendship and first impressions. We’ve all been there: the new place – do we fit in, and those kids…they are so different from me. It’s about letting go of preconceived notions and, in a subtle way, diversity. And the illustrations are so fun.” ―Sally’s Bookshelf
“Luthardt takes an issue that can be a big one for children, puts a twist on it, and turns it into a delightful read for parents and children.” ―Tolivers to Texas
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Meet the Author/Illustrator
Kevin Luthardt is the author-illustrator of several books, including Larabee, Peep! and Flying! He is an artist and muralist whose work appears in galleries and other venues. He received a BFA from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He lives in Illinois.