Both doting and lively, nannies are often portrayed in fiction as a child’s closest friend. They offer advice, scold when needed, create fun, and provide comfort. From full-time live in nannies to after school sitters, they provide an important role in a child’s life, whether literary or real. Sometimes you can choose your family and […]
With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have.
Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they’re amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue of a cat. And they’re even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . . . Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical surprises.
With signature wit and whimsy, the inimitable Daniel Pinkwater introduces an eccentric, endearing babysitter every child will wish they could have.
Nick and Maxine live in a tall building with one apartment on top of another. So when they look out their window and see a little house they never knew was there, of course they must visit (especially when their parents tell them not to!). Going through the boiler room, they’re amazed to find to a secret backyard with a garden, a porch, and a statue of a cat. And they’re even more amazed when that cat starts to talk. . . . Welcome to the world of Mrs. Noodlekugel, where felines converse and serve cookies and tea, vision-impaired mice join the party (but may put crumbs up their noses), and children in search of funny adventures are drawn by the warm smell of gingerbread and the promise of magical surprises.
Mrs. Noodlekugel (Mrs. Noodlekugel Series #1)
Mrs. Noodlekugel (Mrs. Noodlekugel Series #1)
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780763659714 |
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Publisher: | Candlewick Press |
Publication date: | 04/24/2012 |
Series: | Mrs. Noodlekugel Series , #1 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
Lexile: | AD580L (what's this?) |
File size: | 6 MB |
Age Range: | 5 - 9 Years |