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About The Book
From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you’re wearing when you get there.
Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket, and most importantly, to her super-special dress-up birthday party. Her dads have decorated everything for the party and Harriet has her most favorite costume all picked out for the big day. There’s just one thing missing—party hats!
But when Harriet dons her special penguin errand-running costume and sets out to find the perfect ones, she finds something else instead—real penguins! Harriet gets carried away with the flock. She may look like a penguin, but she’s not so sure she belongs in the arctic. Can Harriet manage her way back to her dads (and the party hats!) in time for her special day?
Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket, and most importantly, to her super-special dress-up birthday party. Her dads have decorated everything for the party and Harriet has her most favorite costume all picked out for the big day. There’s just one thing missing—party hats!
But when Harriet dons her special penguin errand-running costume and sets out to find the perfect ones, she finds something else instead—real penguins! Harriet gets carried away with the flock. She may look like a penguin, but she’s not so sure she belongs in the arctic. Can Harriet manage her way back to her dads (and the party hats!) in time for her special day?
About The Author
Jessie Sima
Jessie Sima is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books, including Not Quite Narwhal; Love, Z; Hardly Haunted; and more. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey and now write and draw in a creaky house in New York state. When not making books, Jessie can be found reading graphic novels, watching scary movies, and playing outside with dogs. You can visit them online at JessieSima.com.
About The Illustrator
Jessie Sima
Jessie Sima is the author and illustrator of bestselling picture books, including Not Quite Narwhal; Love, Z; Hardly Haunted; and more. They grew up in a small town in southern New Jersey and now write and draw in a creaky house in New York state. When not making books, Jessie can be found reading graphic novels, watching scary movies, and playing outside with dogs. You can visit them online at JessieSima.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (March 6, 2018)
- Length: 48 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481469111
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
*** "Harriet’s intrepid adventure [is] a delightful readaloud." - Publisher's Weekly, starred review
"[A] clever and affectionate tale." - School Library Journal
"A sweet celebration of family, individuality, and costumery." - Booklist Online
Awards and Honors
- CCBC Choices (Cooperative Children's Book Council)
- Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee (IN)
- Florida Reading Association Children's Book Award
- Wisconsin State Reading Association's Reading List
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Harriet Gets Carried Away Hardcover 9781481469111
- Author Photo (jpg): Jessie Sima Jessie Sima(0.1 MB)
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