The sorry life of Timothy Shmoe
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Si, Zoe illustrator.
Published
Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2021].
ISBN
9781771473934, 1771473932
Lexile measure
AD 700L
Status
Villa Park Public Library - Picture Books
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1 available
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1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Villa Park Public Library - Picture Books | EF MCL | On Shelf |
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Addison Public Library - 1st Floor - Children's Books | jEASY PEOPLE FAMILY MCLELLAN S. | On Shelf |
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | E MCLELLAN | On Shelf |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Kids Picture Books | J E MCL | On Shelf |
Downers Grove Public Library - 1st Floor - Kids | JE MCLELLAN | On Shelf |
Matteson Area Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | EASY MCLELLAN | On Shelf |
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Published
Toronto, ON : Owlkids Books, [2021].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 27 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781771473934, 1771473932
Lexile code
AD
Lexile measure
700
Notes
Description
"Timothy Shmoe isn't a bad kid, but sometimes he makes honest mistakes. Other times, he knows exactly what he's doing. But time and again, he finds himself in disasters of his own creation, leaving a trail of broken heirlooms, torn tutus, missing marbles-and innocent bystanders (including his cat). Structured as a series of apology letters, commissioned by Dad and written in Timothy's direct-and not-quite sorry-voice, The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe is the tale of a (mostly) well-meaning child, who, through blunders, fumbles, and missteps, creates havoc in the lives of those around him. Many of his antics have minor consequences, but sometimes Timothy goes too far. Releasing Grand-Nanny Gough's wheelchair brakes on a slanted floor results in her being stuck in a corner. And bringing a pocketful of marbles to his sisters' ballet recital ensures that the performance nosedives into a chaos of fallen dancers and ruined props-to the exasperation of Timothy's exhausted parents. In a letter full of remorse, Timothy suggests that Dad must wish he'd never been born and comes up with a surprise to make amends. What follows is a heartwarming tribute to unconditional love as Dad responds that he would only be sorry were Timothy not his son. Hilarious, comic-like illustrations bring Timothy's shenanigans to life, and hand-lettered text lends an authenticity to his voice. Relatable for many kids and families, TSLofTS offers the spotlight to children who are sometimes misunderstood for their lack of impulse control, and reminds us of the redeeming power of acceptance."--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
AD700L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McLellan, S. S., & Si, Z. (2021). The sorry life of Timothy Shmoe . Owlkids Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McLellan, Stephanie Simpson and Zoe Si. 2021. The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe. Owlkids Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McLellan, Stephanie Simpson and Zoe Si. The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe Owlkids Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McLellan, Stephanie Simpson, and Zoe Si. The Sorry Life of Timothy Shmoe Owlkids Books, 2021.
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