Walker Books
Classroom Ideas
Outline:
Ramona is having her best friend Gracie to stay the night. It’s their rst ever sleepover and she wants to make a den, read stories, dance like a wild thing, stay up all night and have a midnight feast. It’ll be the BEST SLEEPOVER IN HISTORY. But nothing quite goes to plan. Will Gracie, Ramona and her little sister Ruby be able to solve their problems and still be friends in the morning?
Author/Illustrator Information:
Sophie Dahl is the bestselling author of four books for adults, and two for children. She is a monthly columnist at House & Garden magazine, and has written essays for Vogue, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and Conde Nast Traveller. She has served as a judge on the Orange Prize for Fiction, and Vogue’s Young Talent contest and is an ambassador for Place 2 Be. Sophie lives in the countryside with her family, rescue dog, cats and tortoise. She won an award when she was ve for being her swimming club’s “Most Enthusiastic Swimmer”.
Luciano Lozano studied an MA in Illustration at EINA, Barcelona and he has lived there ever since. His children’s books include Boys Dance, Diana Dances, Mayhem at the Museum, The Sun Shines Everywhere, Operation Alphabet and I (Don’t) Like Snakes by Nicola Davies. His art is also regularly seen in newspapers and magazines worldwide. See more of Luciano’s work at lucianolozano.com and follow him on Instagram at @ilustrista.
How to Use These Notes:
This story works on many levels. The suggested activities are therefore for a wide age and ability range. Please select accordingly.
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