Sonny Says No! (Sonny Says)

by Caryl Hart (Author) Zachariah Ohora (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade
Series: Sonny Says

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning friendship dynamics, this volume in the sweet and funny series about Sonny and his friends covers universal kid experiences--like learning to help others!

Sonny LOVES painting, so when he finds a paint set in the garden, he gets right to work! But then Boo and Meemo ask to use the paints, too. And now Honey and Boo ask for Sonny's help blowing balloons. Sonny just wants to paint by himself, so he says, "No!" Why can't they see that Sonny doesn't have time to help? But once his friends leave, Sonny realizes he forgot that something important . . . It's Meemo's birthday! Honey and Boo have been trying to make Meemo a birthday present. Will Sonny help them make Meemo's big day special?

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Kirkus

A relatable story about being a good friend that will ring true among young audiences.

Review quotes

Entertaining and instructive, this will be a useful preschool discussion starter. —Booklist, on SONNY SAYS MINE!

Hart's playful, repetitive text winningly recalls Mac Barnett's Jack books. OHora's bright digital art, often presented against monochrome backgrounds and augmented by colorful speech bubbles, keeps the focus on the expressive characters. A solid conversation opener for discussions on sharing and empathy. —Publishers Weekly, on SONNY SAYS MINE!

Caryl Hart

Caryl Hart writes picture books and young fiction and loves walking her dog and sitting in cafes and libraries. She runs creative literacy workshops for schools and libraries. She has written Big Box Little Box, Sonny Says Mine, and Sonny Says Sorry. She lives in Sheffield with her husband and two daughters.

Emily Hamilton is an up-and-coming picture book talent, based in North Devon, UK. A self-taught illustrator, she loves to transport herself into the world of children's books so she can do things like fly with unicorns, hang out in a magic garden and decide how many jellyfish you could fit inside a handbag. She is the much-loved illustrator of The World Made a Rainbow.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781547611904
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date
August 01, 2023
Series
Sonny Says
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV039220 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Values & Virtues
JUV017100 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Birthdays
Library of Congress categories
Behavior
Picture books
No (The English word)

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