Ta-Da!

What makes a good story? One little girl thinks it''s a princess with magical powers that can--ta-da!--overcome any obstacle. Her friend thinks it''s--dun dun duh!--a combination of dragons, pirates, and fire that cause total chaos. But as their stories intertwine, these two young storytellers soon learn that a good story needs both conflict--dun dun duh!--and resolution--ta-da! An irresistible celebration of imaginary play, storytelling, and the joys of collaboration, this gorgeous picture book features two strong voices throughout, making it the perfect read-aloud.

"This humorous picture book about imaginative play, collaboration and friendship will resonate with any child who may find it challenging to accommodate a friend or sibling's ideas into their own carefully devised game. It demonstrates that with a little give and take a game shared can be double the fun. A different typeface is used for each character, making it easy to identify their voices. The energetic illustrations in warm, earthy tones perfectly reflect the chaos of children at play."

Auteur
Kathy Ellen Davis is a writer, bookseller, and educator who grew up making stories with her toys. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. This is her first book.

Texte du rabat

Two young storytellers start with "once upon a time" but quickly realize that a good story needs action, danger, and most of all, a happy ending in this irresistible celebration of imaginary play, storytelling, and the joys of collaboration. Full color.

Résumé
What do YOU think makes a good story? A little conflict-DUN DUN DUH!-and resolution-TA-DA!-is a good place to start.