Abigail Spells by Anna Alter

Alter, Anna Abigail Spells. Alfred A. Knopf, 2009 PICTURE BOOK - Language G, Sexual Content G, Violence G – Abigail's favorite thing to do is spell. So she is thrilled to enter the school spelling bee. Her best friend, George, helps her practice. And when she makes a mistake and has to sit down, it is George who shows her that winning isn't everything and that losing gracefully and having the support of a good friend are what is really important. Sweet and simple illustrations perfectly fit this simple but heartfelt story. The perfect book to read before or after a class spelling bee. EL - ADVISABLE. Janell Pearce-Mattheus, Youth Services Librarian, Whitmore Library