{"product_id":"stella-marigold-past-and-presents","title":"Stella \u0026 Marigold: Past and Presents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe next adventure in the fun and funny early chapter book series about two small sisters with very big imaginations—from the beloved creators of the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ivy + Bean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is the whole world, and in it, there’s a city, and in that city, there’s a house, and in that house lives a pair of sisters named Stella and Marigold. But the house is very old, so they are not the only children who have ever lived in it. One surprising day, they discover that there was another girl, \u003ci\u003emaybe\u003c\/i\u003e named Ziamara, who not only lived in their house, but \u003ci\u003ewrote on the wall\u003c\/i\u003e and left secret presents for Stella and Marigold. Inspired by this hero from the past, Stella and Marigold make great plans for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lots of adventure, a dynamic relationship, and colorful pictures, this series is perfect for emerging readers. This unlikely duo will have readers LOL-ing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: \u003ci\u003eStella \u0026amp; Marigold\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and National Indie bestseller, shined with critics, receiving four starred reviews! \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e raved, “All the heart. None of the pablum. Sisterhood at its finest and freshest.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBELOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK CREATORS: Annie Barrows is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Half\u003c\/i\u003e and the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Best of Iggy\u003c\/i\u003e series. Sophie Blackall is the award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the Caldecott Medal winners \u003ci\u003eFinding Winnie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHello Lighthouse\u003c\/i\u003e. Together, they are the dynamic duo behind the \u003ci\u003eIvy + Bean\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTRONG RELATIONSHIP: This series positively depicts the ups and downs of sisterhood and will also resonate with any fan of general friendship duos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWONDERFUL GIFT: Sophie Blackall's full-color illustrations are both gorgeous and hilarious, making this book a gift joyfully given and very happily received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent readers age 6-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining elementary school chapter books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift-givers looking for an early readers series for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who love such bestselling book series as \u003ci\u003eIvy + Bean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJunie B. Jones\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Beezus and Ramona\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDory Fantasmagory\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePrincess in Black\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49126098141336,"sku":"9781797219721","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0474\/7168\/9880\/files\/9781797219721.jpg?v=1779212307","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/stella-marigold-past-and-presents","provider":"Chronicle Books Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}