Sassafras

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Sassafras is a charming picture book that tells the story of a little skunk who feels ashamed of his “smelly-old, stinky-old, funky-old” self.

But as he plays with his many woodland friends—each special and unique—Sassafras discovers he, too, has a rare and special gift all his own.

Picture Book | Ages 3 – 7
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-933718-03-3 | 32 pages | $16.95
Lexile Level: 650 | Guided Reading Level: J | Grade Level: 2 | Reading Recovery Level: 17

Meet Author Audrey Penn

Audrey Penn started her career as a ballerina dancing with the National Ballet, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, and the Danny Diamond Dance Theatre. In 1980, she became too ill with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) to continue dancing but, because she had participated in children’s theatre, children’s dance, and always enjoyed children’s literature, she turned to writing children’s books for her creative outlet.

Her passion for advocacy for children continually molds her writing style and subject matter. She has created her writing program – The Writing Penn – into schools, libraries, and children’s hospitals, where she shapes and refines her story ideas in partnership with kids.

Today, Audrey has written over 13 books and is a New York Times bestselling author.

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Meet Illustrator Ruth Harper

Ruth Harper, born in England, is a descendent of Sir Christopher Wren. She has been an art teacher, where she wrote an accredited art curriculum, presented seminars on art education, been a guest illustrator at elementary schools, and has donated many works to fundraising events.

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