Pollaio Dolce Casa con Merriweather

La seconda storia della serie di Merriweather. Merriweather ha un pollaio nuovo di zecca (Una Casa per Merriweather)... ma qualcosa non va. Non si sente a casa.

Con il fidato amico Sammy al suo fianco, Merriweather è pronta a scoprire lo stile che la rappresenta al meglio. Tra mille colori e decorazioni, ogni tentativo la aiuterà a trasformare il suo pollaio in un posto che può chiamare "casa".

Il testo di Kelley M Likes e le illustrazioni di Marta Serraggiotto raccontano una storia piena di creatività e amicizia, che incoraggia i lettori a trovare il loro stile personale.

Kids ages: 6, 7, and 8

Grades: 1st and 2nd

Early/Transitional Reader

Lexile Level 500L

~Un'accogliente avventura nell'arredamento per bambini

~Creatività e sicurezza in sé attraverso il design

~Una gallina alla ricerca dello stile perfetto per la sua casa

~Una storia di amicizia ed espressione di sé

~Ideale per giovani arredatori fantasiosi

~Libri sul trovare il proprio posto nel mondo

~Divertente introduzione agli stili di arredamento per bambini

~Incoraggia la creatività e l'individualità

~Splendidamente illustrato: una storia di amicizia tra animali

~Libro ideale per la classe su creatività e competenze socio-emotive (SEL)

~Perfetto per i bambini che amano l'arredamento e gli animali

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kelley M Likes is an award-winning children's author, publisher, and former T6 Certified educator who creates stories that inspire curiosity and kindness, build confidence, creativity, and resilience. Her books range from humorous picture books and beginning readers to social-emotional learning stories that help children navigate real-life challenges.

Drawing on her background in business, education, and educational technology, Kelley creates engaging books for children of all ages, from beginning readers and humorous adventures to social-emotional learning stories and imaginative picture books.

As founder of Likes Publishing, Kelley is dedicated to producing high-quality books that inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping children navigate friendship, emotions, creativity, and personal growth.

A mini-stroke survivor, brain tumor host, and lifelong storyteller, Kelley believes books can help children see the world, and themselves, in new ways. When she's not writing, Kelley enjoys encouraging young writers, speaking to students about the publishing process, and helping aspiring authors bring their own stories to life.

EDUCATION:

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Media and Technology

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Business Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Marketing and Management

AUTHOR VISITS

I offer a full day of age-specific presentations for grades 1st to 12th, focused on what it means to be an author & publisher and creating stories. Visits can include: Lunch with students, book signings, contest judging, classroom drop-ins, and individual classroom presentations and discussions. In addition, free lesson plans with projects to extend the visit are included.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Marta Serraggiotto is a children's book illustrator from Italy. She has a BA in Psychological Science and is currently studying Developmental and Educational Psychology. After studying Digital Illustration at the International School of Comics, she has specialized in children's books, with a focus on picture books. She's currently open to work on picture books, board books, chapter books, and middle grade. She has a soft spot for whimsical stories, especially if they have Social Emotional Learning elements and a sparkle of magic!