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    The Story of Diva and Flea, by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizzi | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read Ages 4-8
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    The Children’s Book Review | October 7, 2015

    The Story of Diva and Flea, written by Mo Willems and illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi (Disney Publishing, 2015).

    Age Range: 6-8

    The STory of Diva and FleaAbout The Story of Diva and Flea

    Written by Mo Willems

    Illustrated by Tony DiTerlizzi

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Diva, a small yet brave dog, and Flea, a curious streetwise cat, develop an unexpected friendship in this unforgettable tale of discovery.

    For as long as she could remember, Diva lived at 11 avenue Le Play in Paris, France. For as long as he could remember, Flea also lived in Paris, France–but at no fixed address. When Flea flâneurs past Diva’s courtyard one day, their lives are forever changed. Together, Diva and Flea explore and share their very different worlds, as only true friends can do.

    Ages 6-8 years | Publisher: Disney-Hyperion | Oct. 13, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1484722848

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    About the Author
    Mo Willems
    Mo Willems

    Mo Willems (www.pigeonpresents.com), a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, has been awarded a Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). Don‘t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! was also an inaugural inductee into the Indies Choice Picture Book Hall of Fame. The celebrated Elephant & Piggie early-reader series has been awarded the Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal on two occasions (for There Is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside?) as well as garnering four Honors (for We Are in a Book!, I Broke My Trunk!, Let’s Go for a Drive! and A Big Guy Took My Ball!).

    About the Illustrator
    Tony DiTerlizzi
    Tony DiTerlizzi

    Tony DiTerlizzi (www.diterlizzi.com), a number-one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, created the middle-grade series The Spiderwick Chronicles with Holly Black, which has sold millions of copies, been translated into more than 30 languages and made into a feature film. He won a Caldecott Honor for illustrating The Spider & The Fly, and in 2014 he teamed up with Lucasfilm to retell the original Star Wars trilogy in a picture book featuring artwork by Academy award-winning concept artist, Ralph McQuarrie. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts with his wife, daughter and dog, Mimi.

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    The Story of Diva and Flea, by Mo Willems and Tony DiTerlizzi

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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.

    2 Comments

    1. Charlene Underhill on October 8, 2015 7:07 am

      This is such an adorable book. Hope I can win it!

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    2. Bianca Schulze on November 11, 2015 1:55 pm

      Congratulations to D. Goldberg! You are the winner of this prize pack. Enjoy!

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