Name: Grumplets and Pests
Price: 9.78 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Marion Lindsay
ISBN: 9781943147670

Type

Physical Book

Author

Asia Citro

Illustrated by

Marion Lindsay

Publisher

Innovation Press

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

18.8 x 13.0 x 0.8 cm

Weight

0.12 kg.

ISBN13

9781943147670

Synopsis "Grumplets and Pests"

In the seventh book, Zoey and Sassafras are excited to enjoy their summer with their magical friends. But . . . why is everyone so grumpy? A bunch of bad days one after the other lead Zoey to suspect that something more is afoot. It's up to Zoey and Sassafras to solve the mystery before they end up with one bummer of a summer! Each story in the Zoey and Sassafras series features a new magical animal with a problem that must be solved using science. There isn't a set formula for each book; Zoey sometimes needs to run experiments, while other times she needs to investigate a mystery, and yet other times she needs to do research. Zoey models how to keep a science journal through her handwritten entries in each story. Each story is complete with a glossary of the kid-friendly definitions for scientific terms used. The series highlights child-led inquiry science and the topics covered align with both Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Asia Citro

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Asia Citro is an American author and educator specialized in educational children's literature and scientific activities for kids. With a Master's in Science Education, she was a high school science teacher before dedicating herself full-time to writing after the birth of her daughter. She currently lives near Seattle with her husband, two children, and two cats

In 2013, she founded the blog Fun at Home with Kids, a space where she shares scientific and creative activities for children. Her online success led her to publish books like 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids, The Curious Kid's Science Book, and A Little Bit of Dirt, which combine science, art, and nature to encourage hands-on learning

Her most famous series is Zoey and Sassafras, a collection of books that blends science and magic, starring a girl who investigates fantastic creatures with scientific methods. This series has been praised for its STEM approach and its accessibility for young readers

Citro's work has been featured in media such as The Chicago Tribune, Today, Disney Baby, and Highlights, establishing her as an influential figure in modern children's education

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Marion Lindsay

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Marion Lindsay is a British illustrator specialized in children's books. She is particularly known for her collaboration with author Asia Citro in the successful Zoey and Sassafras series, a collection that combines science, magic, and adventures starring a curious girl and her cat. Lindsay brings her unique style, characterized by detailed ink drawings that she then digitizes and colors, creating vibrant and accessible illustrations for young readers.

Lindsay graduated from the prestigious MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where she received the Egmont Best New Talent Award in her graduation year. In addition to her work on Zoey and Sassafras, she has illustrated books for authors like Diana Wynne Jones, Holly Webb, and Ruth Symes. Her work ranges from picture books to educational and gift titles.

When not illustrating, Marion enjoys painting glass and creating jewelry. She currently resides and works in Gloucestershire, England.

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