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Jessica

978-1-43010-985-3.
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PreS-Gr 1—Ruthie has an imaginary friend named Jessica. She does everything with her friend, sharing joys and sorrows. But when Ruthie goes to school for the first time, Jessica has trouble adapting. Fortunately, Ruthie finds a real friend to call her own. Kevin Henkes's book (Greenwillow, 1989) deals with childhood issues with a light yet sympathetic hand. Jessica's reflection of Ruthie's own emotions is touching and realistic. Katherine Kellgren's rich, expressive voice serves the book well as she individualizes each character as well as adding vocal asides. Sound effects enhance the telling. This gently sweet story is well-served in this format.—Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA
Reviewed by Teresa Bateman , Oct 01, 2011

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