It tells a simple, poignant story that will resonate with any child who has ever had to say good-bye.and#8221 and#8211 Booklistand#160 Īnd#8220 This first novel is a promising debut. Cordelland#8217 s halftone cartoons convey the storyand#8217 s pathos and humor, as well as Eleanorand#8217 s changeable moods.and#8221 and#8211 Publishers Weeklyand#160 Īnd#8220 Cordelland#8217 s winsome cartoon drawings complement the text without overcrowding the verse. Written in a lyrical style with thoughtful and charming illustrations throughout, this remarkable debut novel tells a poignant story of friendship and the bittersweet feelings of growing up.Īnd#8220 Eleanorand#8217 s ingenuous free-verse monologue should strike a chord with readers, especially those who may have had to cope with the loss of a loved one. Eleanor soon realizes that she will always have Bibi, no matter how far away she is.and#160 But as the school year looms, it's time for new beginnings. Her new, less-than-perfect babysitter just isn't up to snuff, and she doesn't take care of things like Bibi used to.
And#160 When Eleanor's beloved babysitter, Bibi, has to move away to take care of her ailing father, Eleanor must try to bear the summer without Bibi and prepare for the upcoming school year.
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