{"product_id":"ella-josephine-and-the-perfectly-imperfect-day-book-3","title":"Ella Josephine and the Perfectly Imperfect Day: Book 3","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe third book in bestselling and Lambda Literary Award-winning author Nina LaCour's delightful chapter book series for young readers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Readers will want to move in here and meet these folks.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElla Josephine is back! And ready for more adventures with her wonderfully eclectic neighbors in their bright pink home on Poppy Hill. She has a secret surprise for Cleo that will make the opening day of Poppy Hill Records a smashing success, helps Jacques understand that art is everywhere, and discovers that even when a campout doesn't go as planned, it can still be perfect--especially on Poppy Hill. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Highlighted by lively illustrations throughout, the Ella Josephine series celebrates community, friendship, family, and home. A fan favorite from the start, it's the first chapter book series from the acclaimed author of picture books, adult literary fiction, and YA novels, including \u003ci\u003eWe Are Okay\u003c\/i\u003e, recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award from the American Library Association, which is awarded annually to the best book written for young adults. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEVERYONE LOVES ELLA JOSEPHINE: \u003ci\u003eThe Apartment House on Poppy Hill\u003c\/i\u003e, the first book in the series, was celebrated for its charm, diversity, and heartwarming storylines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the 2024 Lambada Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Children's Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Junior Library Guild selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Kids' Indie Next selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Amazon Best Children's Books of the Year (Ages 6-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA San Francisco Chronicle 10 Best Children's Books to Gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA We Are Teachers 60 Best Second Grade Books to Update Your Library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER BOOK READERS LOVE A SERIES\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e Newly independent and emerging readers love to immerse themselves in familiar characters and places. Ella is a strong protagonist that readers of all ages and genders will love. She is bighearted, curious, and just a tad mischievous. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS: Featuring many different family structures, this story is wonderfully diverse and inclusive. Any reader can imagine themselves living at 1106 Wildflower Place. The series combines the eccentric joy of Armistead Maupin's \u003ci\u003eTales of the City\u003c\/i\u003e and the fun of \u003ci\u003eIvy + Bean\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eINSPIRED BY AUTHOR'S LIFE: The charming characters and their stories were conjured by LaCour and her young daughter during the long walks they took through San Francisco during the early days of Covid-19 and inspired by the people they encountered along the way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, teachers, and librarians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers who love Nina LaCour's books and such bestselling series as \u003ci\u003eIvy + Bean\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClementine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJudy Moody\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eJunie B. Jones\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-givers looking for entertaining chapter books for kids who enjoy stories full of humor and heart \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 179721375X\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781797213750\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Lacour, Nina, Albert, Sònia\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover (Feb 2026)","offer_id":46081103823045,"sku":"9781797213750","price":14.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781797213750.jpg?v=1776043013","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/ella-josephine-and-the-perfectly-imperfect-day-book-3","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}