Review 5 STARS!Georgie Dupree is a little girl that everyone would want as a friend. She is lively, creative, and smart. Ceece Kelley has captured all the emotions that kids feel when they must move. There is sadness, frustration, and anger. What is wonderful about Georgie is that she feels all these things, but she also demonstrates to kids that they can solve some of their own problems. --Reader's Favorite Product Description Georgie Dupree loves to have fun with her friends, but what happens when she moves to a new city where she doesn’t have a single one?When the usually bubbly and ever-so-spunky Georgie can’t find any kids her age in her new neighborhood, she has to get creative to draw them out. She needs a fool-proof plan to help her make new friends . . . and fast. But how will she do it? This is a vibrant story of a little girl who needs the slightest nudge to discover the art of friendship. From School Library Journal PreS-K-Georgie's family-mother, father, and twin brothers-are moving from Louisiana to Washington, DC, to live with Nana, and Georgie is unhappy. While Georgie is awed by the city skyscrapers and excited to see her new room, she still misses home. She quickly trades her sadness and frustration for cheer, however, as she goes outside to meet the neighbor and try to find friends, but to no avail. Nana encourages her, "Keep your chin up, Georgie. Give it some time, sugar. Don't forget that your family is always here for you." Georgie tries to play with her family, but everyone is busy and Georgie is tearful and upset again. At a street fair the next day, Georgie feels inspired by a chalk artist and decides to use her drawing skills on the sidewalk at her new home to make friends. She soon does. Georgie's wild swings of emotion disrupt the pacing, and the text is didactic in tone. The digital-style illustrations often feature Georgie, who is Black, with a wide open mouth and big eyes that strike as comical rather than reflective of her mood. Some phrases in the text, perhaps for emphasis, are featured in larger, colored font but often read as random. The resolution happens too quickly and further highlights the story's poor pacing. VERDICT Skip this book about a girl with many moods; try Meg Medina's Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away for a nuanced and heartfelt story about moving.-Ramarie Beaverα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. About the Author Ceece Kelley is an author of several children's books including new parent favorite Dear Mama's Loving Arms. She uses books, like Rainbow Letters, to navigate challenging topics with her family.Chloe Guevara hails from the Philippines. Although her studies were in the sciences, she grew up with a love for the arts and Georgie Dupree is her trade illustrator debut.

Drawn to Friends: Georgie Dupree

Children's Books

Kelley, Ceece

Activities, Crafts & Games

Soaring Kite Books

A is for Affirmation! Georgie Dupree loves learning, but on her first day at her new school, she has worrisome thoughts about the school year: "What if I get lost? What if I don't make any friends? What if everyone is smarter than me?" Inspired by her teacher's daily classroom affirmation, Georgie Dupree uses positive thinking to see, believe, and embrace her school year goals. This is the second book in the Georgie Dupree series that helps children and teachers start the school year on a strong note.

Classroom Confidence: Georgie Dupree

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Big Kids Don't Get Butterflies

“You are a rainbow baby, the calm after the storm, the sun after cloudy days, one less reason to mourn.” 
A guardian angel sibling sends a well-wishing message to the newest addition of their family. But how is it delivered? 
Filled with whimsical illustrations and a touch of magic, Rainbow Letters celebrates rainbow babies―children born after pregnancy or infant loss―while capturing the beauty of life and beyond.

Rainbow Letters: A Book for Rainbow Babies

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

"I love my body. It's special to me. It's exactly the way it's meant to be." An empowering celebration of bodies, promoting body positivity such as gratitude for our puffy cheeks that help us eat; strength in our round bellies that help store our food; pride in our natural hair; appreciation for the color of our skin; and more. This board book tackles common body insecurities by turning them into attributes to celebrate early on. The upbeat rhyming text paired with vibrant illustrations makes for an engaging read aloud whether at home or in the classroom.

My Body and Me: My First Body Positivity Book (My First Board Books)