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    Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake by Julie Sternberg | Book Series Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read General
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    The Children’s Book Review | March 13, 2014

    About the Books
    Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake by Julie Sternberg

    LIKE CARROT JUICE ON A CUPCAKE: BOOK 3

    In the third installment from the team who created Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie and Like Bug Juice on a Burger, Eleanor’s relationship with her best friend, Pearl, experiences its first growing pains. When a glamorous new student transfers to school, at first Eleanor’s excited about the possibility of a new friend. But when Pearl is assigned to be the new girl’s buddy, Eleanor fears she can’t compete. To make matters worse, Eleanor’s been chosen for the lead role in the springtime musical, which means she has to sing a solo in front of the entire school!

    From overcoming stage fright to learning how to really say–and show–you’re sorry, young readers will relate to Eleanor as she navigates the bittersweet waters of growing up.

    Check out the curriculum guide at this link!

    LIKE BUG JUICE ON A BURGER: BOOK 2

    Like Bug Juice on a Burger

    I hate camp. I just hate it. I wish I didn’t. But I do. Being here is worse than bug juice on a burger. Or homework on Thanksgiving. Or water seeping into my shoes. In this sequel to the critically acclaimedLike Pickle Juice on a Cookie, Eleanor is off to summer camp. At first she’s excited to carry on the family tradition at Camp Wallumwahpuck, but when she gets there she finds icky bugs, terrible food, and worst of all: swim class, where she just can’t seem to keep up with everyone else. But as the days go on, Eleanor realizes that even the most miserable situations can be full of special surprises and that growing up is full of belly flops.

    LIKE PICKLE JUICE ON A COOKIE: BOOK 1

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    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. Her new, less-than-perfect babysitter just isn’t up to snuff, and she doesn’t take care of things like Bibi used to. But as the school year looms, it’s time for new beginnings. Eleanor soon realizes that she will always have Bibi, no matter how far away she is.

    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.

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    About the Author

    Julie Sternberg received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. She is the author of Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie and Like Bug Juice on a Burger. She lives in Brooklyn with her family. Visit: www.juliesternberg.com

    About the Illustrator

    Matthew Cordell is the illustrator of Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie, Like Bug Juice on a Burger, Bat and Rat, and Trouble Gum. He lives outside Chicago.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    4 Comments

    1. Bianca Schulze on April 15, 2014 1:58 pm

      Congratulations to Teresa Young! You have a copy of this very well-received book coming your way. Enjoy!

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      • Teresa Young on April 28, 2014 10:36 am

        Thanks so much! I received the books today. My grandkids love for me to read to them at bedtime & now we have our next 3 books all lined up!

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        • Bianca Schulze on April 28, 2014 1:18 pm

          You’re very welcome! My own daughter loves this series. I hope you’ll pop back and let us know what your grandkids think. Happy Reading!

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