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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2008
Gr 1-3 The course of true friendship does not always run smooth, as Debbie and Tina discover. Although the girls enjoy rolling down hills, sleepovers on the lawn, riding bikes together (no-handed), they don't always agree on how to spend their time. That predicament reaches a crisis when Debbie, who's taking piano lessons, makes a cardboard keyboard for her friend so that the two of them can play duets. Tina gives it backciting a lack of interestand Debbie is crushed. Ultimately, the girls make up and by stor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2008
Newbery medalist Perkins radicalized her approach to picture books last year with Pictures from Our Vacation (rev. 5/07). In a similar vein she develops the story of two best friends and the dilemma of the imperfect gift. Debbie and Tina have a lot in common, and a lot uncommon; "mostly it evened out." Debbie is learning to play the piano and wants her friend to join her, so she makes Tina a cardboard keyboard to practice on at home. "It was going to be so amazing....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Starred Review on January 1, 2008
Debbie and Tina have lots in common, and a lot <i>un</i>common; "mostly it evened out." Debbie is learning to play the piano, so she makes Tina a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More