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Twig Hardcover – Picture Book, July 3, 2018

by Aura Parker (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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Heidi the stick insect prepares for her first day of school in this “whimsical and warm” (Children’s Book Daily) picture book in the tradition of Where’s Waldo.

Heidi is a stick insect, tall and long like the twig of a tree. It’s her first day at a busy bug school, where she hopes to learn and make new friends. But finding friends isn’t easy when no one can find you!
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD540L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    July 3, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    1534424687
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1534424685
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About the Author

Aura Parker is an illustrator, writer, and designer who creates prints, textiles, and picture books. Her work is joyful, imaginative, and brimming with details to explore. She works from a studio in Sydney and Twig is the first picture book she has both written and illustrated. Visit her online at Illustrated.com.au.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (July 3, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1534424687
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1534424685
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD540L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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Aura Parker's storytelling through words and picture inspires imagination, courage and confidence in young readers. Her illustrations are whimsical and filled with details for children to pore over. TWIG, about a stick insect on her first day at Bug School is a CBCA Notable for Early Childhood 2017.

'Whimsical and warm.'

Children's Books Daily

'With its uplifting themes of kindness, collaboration, and inclusion, this title is a welcome addition to picture book collections.'

School Library Journal

'Sweet and captivatingly illustrated, this pairs perfectly with Carson Ellis' Du Iz Tak.'

Booklist

'Readers will take pleasure in Parker's imaginative forest world, with its parades and tea parties, brimming with insect-school fun!'

Publishers Weekly

'Parker's watercolor, colored pencil, artline pens, and digital compositions are quite delicate and detailed, her bug school delightfully analogous to children's own.'

Kirkus Reviews

'Aura Parker's quirky, delicate pictures of the school and its pupils are full of seek-and-find interest.'

The Wall Street Journal

'This adorable debut by Parker teems with delicate details, many of them visual puzzles.’

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Jessee
5.0 out of 5 stars Feel good story
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2018
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Great book! Well written with amazing pictures with complement the story beautifully. The story gives children who may feel ignored, invisible, different or left out something to connect to. It shows courage and that little moments matter. And you matter. We all matter and deserve to be seen.
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teklot
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Preschool and up
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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Great illustration and a wonderful story for those kids who start school and they don't get recognized right at the beginning.Heidi is an stick insect which no one recognize her because of her excellent camouflage like a TWIG.
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Jenna B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable Book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
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I purchased this book for a baby shower because I just love it so much! The lesson is so sweet and I love the illustrations as well!
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Tabby Lynners
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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Very cute story! Teaches a great lesson of being aware of other people’s feelings.
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019
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My daughter asks to read this book over and over. Her favorite game is hide and seek too.
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Marcus T Carroll
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book with great illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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Sweet story. My kids, 7 and 4, loved the look and find elements.
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Ashley R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2019
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Great book. Wonderful artwork.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My two-year-old loves this book
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
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My two-year-old loves this book
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Mrs Tarps
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 25, 2019
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Beautifully told story book. Suitable for children starting school.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves this book
Reviewed in Australia on August 9, 2019
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We were borrowing this from the local library but it's so good that we purchased our own copy to keep.
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