Beth Mills
Ella McKeen, Kickball Queen
In her debut picture book, Beth Mills offers a pitch-perfect look at recess, friendship, and being a good sport.
First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up—and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing?
By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes!
Carolrhoda Books
Picture Book
Age 5+
32 pp | US$ 17.99
hc | 229 x 280 mm
Publication: September 2019
Author & Illustrator: Beth Mills
All rights available, excl. Chinese (simpl. & compl.), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish
- Self-Management, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Awards
- 2020-2021 Mockingbird Reading Program List, Winner, 2020
- Notable AwardNotable Award 2020 ILA Children's and Young Adult Book Award Honor Book, Winner, 2020
- SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Finalist, Long-listed, 2020
- 2020 Florida Sunshine State Junior Young Reader's Award Nominee, Nominated, 2020
- 2020-21 Show Me Readers Award Finalist, Short-listed, 2020
“Emotions ring true in this relatable story. A good read-aloud choice to spark discussion.”—School Library Journal, 26 August 2019
“Readers will close this emotionally intelligent book with strong feelings—and will likely ask to hear it again and again.”—Kirkus Reviews, 17 May 2019
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