Books like Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
When her friendship with nearby neighbor Margaret stumbles, eight‑year‑old Clementine turns to the joy of hairstyling to keep her spirits high. Throughout the day she also helps her father tackle a flurry of pigeons that have settled atop the front of their apartment building. The story combines everyday family life with the challenges of school and friendships, all set in a lively apartment‑house setting.
Clementine’s adventures highlight the humor and spontaneity of childhood while celebrating the bonds that tie a family together.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sara Pennypacker
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