Kara Mcmahon

The Scariest Day Ever... So Far Kara Mcmahon

Brief Description: Friday the cat is frightened of anything different, so when he wakes to find a new pink bed next to his blue bed, he hides, then hides again after spying a new pink bowl next to his blue bowl, and a new pink mouse next to his blue one. Biographical Note: Kara McMahon is the author of dozens of books for children. She lives in New York City with her husband, Bryan, and their cats, Angela and Friday, both of which were adopted from shelters. Supporting animal shelters is a cause she holds close to her heart, and she hopes that after reading about Friday, more people will make shelters their first stop when looking for a pet. Maddy McClellan works as an illustrator, printmaker, and painter. Among the many picture books she has illustrated are "The Princess and the Pets"; "Kit the Cat, Dig the Dog and Other Stories"; "The Ratty Racers"; and "Song for a Princess." She lives with her husband and their two sons in South Downs, England. Brief Description: "There are new things in Friday's house: a new bed, a new bowl, a new toy mouse. There are new smells and new noises, too. Friday is scared. What do these things mean? Is it a monster...or could it be a new little sister?"--Marc Notes: ; Friday the cat is frightened of anything different, so when he wakes to find a new pink bed next to his blue bed, he hides, then hides again after spying a new pink bowl next to his blue bowl, and a new pink mouse next to his blue one.. Publisher Marketing: Friday the Scaredy Cat faces his fear of new things in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story that's great for Halloween or anytime. There are new things in Friday's house: a new bed, a new bowl, a new toy mouse. There are new smells and new noises, too. Friday is scared. What do these things mean? Is it a monster...or could it be a new little sister? This sweet and silly Level 1 Ready-to-Read story lets emerging readers laugh along with Friday as he learns that new things can be good things."" Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 55 (EAN 9781442466937, Paperback)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2014 pg. 55 (EAN 9781442466944, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  McMahon, Kara Kara McMahon is the author of dozens of books for children. She lives in New York City with her husband, Bryan, and their cats, Friday and Cindy Lou Who, both of which were adopted from shelters. Supporting animal shelters is a cause she holds close to her heart, and she hopes that after reading about Friday, more people will make shelters their first stop when looking for a pet. Contributor Bio:  McClellan, Maddy Maddy McClellan works as an illustrator, printmaker, and painter. Among the many picture books she has illustrated are "The Princess and the Pets"; "Kit the Cat, Dig the Dog and Other Stories"; "The Ratty Racers"; and "Song for a Princess". She lives with her husband and their two sons in South Downs, England.