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Picture Book
March
Lily and the
Mixed-Up Letters
Deborah Hodge
Illustrated by France Brassard
A reassuring story
about a young girl’s
struggle to learn
to read
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-757-9
ISBN-10: 0-88776-757-5
US $18.95
CAN $21.99
Family – Learning Disabilities
Ages 6–8
32 pages 8 x 10 HC
Rights: World
12/carton
FAM028000
On Sale: 3/13/2007
When Lily was in kindergarten she enjoyed school and she was
happy. Now, she’s in grade 2 and she doesn’t feel like she’s good
at anything. The trouble is reading. Whenever she tries, the
letters jump around and get all mixed up – and so does she.
When Lily’s teacher announces that the children will read in
front of their parents, Lily finally finds the courage to tell her
mother about her problem. By working together, Lily’s mom,
teacher, and friend Grace find a way to help Lily understand that
she has very important strengths and talents. With hard work and
new confidence, Lily surprises everyone – even herself – by the
time the parents come to hear the kids read.
Gentle illustrations by France Brassard realistically portray
the fear, isolation, and low self-esteem that children with dyslexia
can experience. Deborah Hodge’s Lily and the Mixed-up Letters is a
reassuring read for any child in need of a boost in confidence.
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DEBORAH HODGE is an award-winning author of many books for
children. Emma’s Story, published in 2003, was her first work of fiction.
She is a former elementary school teacher and curriculum writer,
editor, and an instructional designer for the British Columbia Ministry
of Education. Deborah Hodge lives in Burnaby, British Columbia.
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