Nelly May Has Her Say
Cynthia DeFelice
Illustrated by Henry Cole
19 March 2013Synopsis
In Nelly May Has Her Say, based on an English folktale "Master of All Masters," author Cynthia DeFelice and illustrator Henry Cole team up for a fun-filled romp that makes for a great read aloud.
Nelly May Nimble and her twelve brothers and sisters live with their parents in a tiny cottage in the Bottoms, where there's never enough food...
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19 March 2013
9780374398996Reviews
“With one smart heroine and witty wordplay, this book, which is based on the English folktale "Master of All Masters," will delight.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“Based on a storyteller's standby, this comical picture book is highly recommended for reading to groups of children.” —Booklist, starred review
“Jocular and sparking with energy, an old tale gets a new turn.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The clean book design and forefronted action make it perfect for storytime, which is where this comical tale of creative naming will shine.” —The Horn Book
“A rollicking readaloud or storytelling selection.” —BCCB
