Illustrated by Suzanne Beaky
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Age Range: 5 - 7 years
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Hardcover: 32 pages
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Publisher: Flashlight Press (October 1, 2011)
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ISBN-10: 0979974690
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ISBN-13: 978-0979974694
Ernestine is in over her head. Monday through Sunday, Ernestine’s week is packed with after-school lessons—tuba, knitting, sculpting, water ballet, yoga, yodeling, and karate.
This saga hilariously captures the dilemma of the modern-day over-scheduled child in riotous color and absurd extremes. A delightful heroine, Ernestine will be sure to put “play” back on everyone’s agenda, demonstrating that in today’s overscheduled world, everyone needs the joy of play and the simple wonders of childhood.
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THE BUSY LIFE OF ERNESTINE BUCKMEISTER
Here's what people are saying:
"This book is a joyful and funny reminder to kids and parents alike about the importance and power of play. . . . Our children will all be happier and healthier if we lessen all those lessons and get out to play."
Darell Hammond, CEO and cofounder of KaBOOM!
"One day overscheduled Ernestine bails on her lessons to do something outrageous: play. The book has a capital 'M' message but also lots of heart. Plus, there's amusement in Lodding's text . . . and in Beaky's acrylics."
The Horn Book
"Beautiful acrylic illustrations in vibrant colors show the child's myriad activities and frenzied lifestyle. Taking time to play without a schedule is one of the overarching themes here, but Ernestine seems to realize this all along."
School Library Journal