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The Brilliant Ms. Bangle Hardcover – Picture Book, June 20, 2023

by Cara Devins (Author), K-Fai Steele (Illustrator)
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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A brilliant librarian helps students to welcome big changes in this picture book by Cara Devins with illustrations from K-Fai Steele.

It’s a new school year, and something is different. The students’ beloved librarian, Ms. Stack, has retired. The new librarian, Ms. Bangle, is not the same! She has different ways of doing, well, everything! How will the students ever adjust?

Change isn’t easy, but it can be a positive experience. With a bit of patience, and a lot of heart, it can be positively brilliant.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 5 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD600L
  6. Dimensions
    8.9 x 0.35 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Feiwel & Friends
  8. Publication date
    June 20, 2023
  9. ISBN-10
    1250247705
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1250247704
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"In a sly picture book portrait of a schoolroom power struggle, Steele’s cartoony young figures have wide googly eyes, expressive mouths, and palpable-feeling energy that aligns with their determination." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This book expertly taps into kids’ predilections towards blind loyalty. In this case, the school librarian has retired and has been replaced by the wonderful Ms. Bangle. You will like Ms. Bangle. You adults out there would undoubtedly like to hang out with her and be her friend. And, naturally, if you’re a kid, you’re going to want her to be YOUR librarian. ... Extra points to author Cara Devins when she has Ms. Bangle offer to read the stubborn kids, The Rise of Lithographic Printing in Eighteenth-Century England. “Silly me… You’ve probably already read that!”--Betsy Bird, Fuse#8 blog, "Funniest Books of 2023"

"There were a few back-to-school-themed books released this year that were billed as being supremely funny. I read them and thought … hmmm … but didn’t laugh. This book, however, did make me laugh. And, I loved it. (Note: I do not laugh or cry easily at books. They really have to work for it to get me.)... This book has more text than a lot of picture books, but it totally works. And, it has hilarious asides including references to lithographic printing, hemming pants, rotator cuff surgery, lesson plans and lima beans. Who could ask for anything more?"--Pat Zietlow Miller, Picture Book Builders

"A story that celebrates librarians, reading, and how the right teacher can ease the fear of change." ―School Library Journal

"A charming portrayal of a whimsical trickster librarian who knows how to get kids reading." ―Kirkus Reviews

"There’s a new school librarian in town... She looks fun; she looks energetic; she looks ready to read! The kids, however, are not convinced. They brush off all of Ms. Bangle’s attempts to engage them, but Ms. Bangle has a few tricks up her bright yellow sleeve. Sly humor, creative problem-solving, and a book series called Daisy (that really should exist) combine to help the children give Ms. Bangle a chance. An entertaining entry to add to “first day of school” collections." ―Booklist

About the Author

Cara Devins was born and no one is going to dispute that! Don’t even try. Where? Boston to Chris and Marie. Later Caitlin joined the party. Cara now lives in Brooklyn with her husband Patrick and their daughter Sienna. The Brilliant Ms. Bangle is her first picture book. You can find Cara on Twitter and Instagram.

K-Fai Steele is an exciting new illustrator whose debut picture book is A Normal Pig. She lives in San Francisco, California.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Feiwel & Friends (June 20, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250247705
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250247704
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 5 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD600L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.35 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cara is originally from Westwood, Massachusetts. She now lives in Brooklyn with her husband Patrick and their two children Sienna and Wilson.

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Andrew Jaico
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and charming
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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What a funny and charming book! My 4/almost 5 year old loved the characters, and loved the jokes. Ms. Bangle is a lovable offbeat character that both kids and adults will enjoy.
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Pat Zietlow Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and well-written
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
This is one of of my favorite picture books I’ve read so far in 2023. It’s clever and funny and warm-hearted!
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