By Liz Garton Scanlon

Cover design or artwork by Chris Raschka

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On Sale: Jun 19, 2018
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781484750223

When a substitute teacher named Miss Pelly comes to class, one student bristles at the change in routine—Miss Pelly doesn’t follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano. But in time, our student learns that even though the substitute may do things a little differently, and she may be a bit silly, mixing things up might not be so bad.

Told in a series of epistolary poems, this funny, relatable picturebook is a great fit for classrooms and for any child nervous about new experiences.

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Praise for Dear Substitute:Bank Street Best Children's Books of the YearA Gryphon Honor BookHorn Book FanfareA Junior Library Guild SelectionKansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended Reading ListA Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award NomineeA Great Texas Mosquito List Book 2020-2021
An Arkansas Diamond Primary Award Nominee 2020-2021
PRAISE FOR UNLIKE OTHER MONSTERS

"Jack's colorful, humorous art makes for active illustrations and engaging characters, aptly complementing Vernick's gently speculative text."
PRAISE FOR BOB, NOT BOB!

"Scanlon and Vernick's text is sweet without treacle, and . . . Cordell's artwork is terrific."
"Each shift in the narrator’s emotions—from suspicion to anger to intrigue—rings true in this perceptive, probing series of observations from a child’s viewpoint."
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
PRAISE FOR BOB, NOT BOB!

* "[A] perfect cheer-up for a kid tucked up with a cold."
, starred review
PRAISE FOR BOB, NOT BOB!

* "Every page offers a giggle. . . . [T]his is read-aloud gold."
, starred review
PRAISE FOR BOB, NOT BOB!

* "The co-authors' narrative is satisfying beyond the funny gimmick, . . . offering depth and heart in addition to the silly misunderstandings."
, starred review
"Substitute teachers are a rite of passage for students; this narrator's change of heart provides a good example of handling it with aplomb."
Kirkus Reviews
"Kids will probably want to go back through the pages to follow recurring motifs such as the sun, the turtle, and the flowers as well as the progression of feelings from despair to exuberance."
Horn Book (starred review)
"Big print and simple vocabulary make this suitable for early reading as well as reading aloud, the concept will spur kids to create their own letters, and substitute teachers will embrace a book that finally celebrates their usually unsung labors."
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PRAISE FOR UNLIKE OTHER MONSTERS

"A quirky, fun friendship title sure to be a read-aloud favorite with children."

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Audrey Vernick

About the Author

Audrey Vernick is the author of over twenty books for young readers, including Unlike Other Monsters, Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?, First Grade Dropout, and Scarlet’s Tale, as well as Bob, Not Bob! and Dear Substitute, which she cowrote with Liz Garton Scanlon. She received a 2019 Fellowship from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. When she feels drippy and gross, she likes to snuggle with her dog, who is not named Bob. Audrey writes from her home near the ocean, and you can find her online at http://www.audreyvernick.com.

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