Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple
Meet Bibsy Cross, a regular-pegular ol’ 3rd grader who’s got a lot to love. She loves her parents, her bike, and her best friend, Natia. And she loves going to school – usually. But this year, Bibsy has Mrs. Stumper… and Mrs. Stumper thinks Bibsy asks too much, goes on too much, and all around is too much! It can make getting through a school day – much less a whole science fair project – a real hummer of a bummer. Illustrated by Dung Ho and published by Knopf/Penguin Random House in 2024.
★ “…the narrative’s real power comes from its poignant depiction of a child coming to terms with an uncomprehending adult, a trajectory that takes Bibsy from befuddlement to despair to speaking truth to power.” – Publishers Weekly
★ “Garton’s prose is marked by whimsy, enchanting turns of phrase, and an intuitive understanding of how children perceive the world. Pitch-perfect writing, a charming protagonist, and relatable conflict — what more could readers ask for?” – Kirkus
“… a likable protagonist, believable problems, short chapters, and frequent artwork… will be popular with fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine books.” – Booklist
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
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