Iggy and Me and The Happy Birthday, Jenny Valentine
Iggy and Me and The Happy Birthday, Jenny Valentine
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Iggy and Me and The Happy Birthday

Author: Jenny Valentine

Narrator: Charlotte Strevens

Unabridged: 1 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/06/2011

Synopsis

The second of a new series of young fiction by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park. More funny and endearing family stories featuring the the irrepressible 5-year-old IGGY as seen through the eyes of her big sister Flo, the ME of the title. Whether learning to swim, or playing at home, going on a day trip or baking birthday cakes, Iggy and Flo add sparkle to everyday activities. Each chapter is a complete and satisfying story in its own right, perfect for newly-confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime. Illustrated throughout in with black & white line drawings by Joe Berger, who was nominated for the Booktrust Early Years Award for his picture book, Bridget Fidget.

About Jenny Valentine

Jenny Valentine studied English literature at Goldsmiths College, which almost put her off reading, but not quite. Her debut novel, Me, the Missing, and the Dead, was a Morris Award finalist in America and won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize in the United Kingdom under the title Finding Violet Park. Fire Color One, Jenny's follow-up, has been nominated for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. Jenny is married to a singer/songwriter and has two children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hadis

A perfect book with good feelings for children......more

Goodreads review by Mehsi

I saw this book in the library and decided to check it out. And am I glad I did, because this story was really cute and also very funny. Poor parents. While the main character is the sister of Iggy, I could say that Iggy is also a main character. All of the book is about her, her antics and the silly......more

Goodreads review by Renee

I usually interview my 5 and 7 year old kids for the reviews of the books I read them as a bedtime story, but I got a bit slack and left it too long before talking to them, so the last three books have mixed up in their minds. They both enjoyed this one and stayed engaged in the everyday antics of t......more

Goodreads review by Betül

3,5. İyi ama diğer kitaplarını okumayı düşünmüyorum.......more

Goodreads review by Mia

Loved this book!......more

Quotes

Praise for Jenny Valentine: ‘Valentine has the essential storyteller's gift of making you want to read on – and to know more even after the book is finished.’ Guardian ‘The award-winning Valentine has a keen eye for the idiosyncrasies of young children, and the rhythms of family life.’ The Bookseller ‘[Valentine] has a wonderful ability to take readers right into the hearts and souls of her central characters, and reading her is always a truly vicarious experience.’ The Bookbag Praise for Iggy and Me and the Happy Birthday: ‘Jenny Valentine’s Iggy and Me books are an absolute delight. They’re brimming with heart, with gentle humour, with fun and happiness… They’re simple stories, brilliantly told. Highly, highly recommended.’ The Bookbag ‘This book with a mixture of lively text and humorous illustration, is an excellent choice for children to join in.’ Carousel Praise for Iggy and Me: ‘Warm and funny and ideal for bedtime reading – either aloud or by newly confident readers on their own.’ The Scotsman ‘A My Naughty Little Sister for the current generation. Great for young readers.’ Literacy Time PLUS ‘An utterly charming new series for newly confident free readers in the vein of My Naughty Little Sister. Heavenly illustrations.’ Angels & Urchins ‘Funny and endearing, each chapter is a complete story in its own right, perfect for newly confident readers to enjoy alone, or for reading aloud at bedtime. Humorously illustrated, too, it is a joy.’ Liverpool Echo ‘Here is a fantastic book that is full of fun.’ Families Magazine

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