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Clementine and the Family Meeting by [Sara Pennypacker, Marla Frazee]

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This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold!

Clementine's having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she's in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what's on the agenda, her parents won't reveal anything before the meeting.

As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We're getting a gorilla." But no, it's something entirely different. "We're talking about a new baby," says her father. "A sibling for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more?

Reading age

6 - 10 years
Print length

131 pages
Language

English
Grade level

1 - 3
Lexile measure

630L
Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date

March 26, 2013
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ISBN-13

978-1423123569
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Clementine
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The Talented Clementine
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3
Clementine's Letter
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4
Clementine Friend of the Week
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Clementine and the Family Meeting
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Clementine and the Spring Trip
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Completely Clementine
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Clementine has had many not-so-good days. But this one just might be the worst. She loses her favorite hat, her science project is ruined and the "family meeting!" sign is up on the refrigerator-that's never a good thing. Even though family meetings are supposed to be about family issues, Clementine usually ends up getting in trouble. But this one is different. Clementine's dad announces that their family is going to grow. Are they are getting a gorilla, like Clementine has always wanted?! No. It's a new baby. Clementine is N-O-T, not happy. They are a family of four. Four is a perfect number. In infallible Clementine reasoning: "Four can be two and two sometimes, and nobody is lonely. Two kids and two grown-ups. Two boys and two girls. There are four sides to the kitchen table, so we each get one." Five just doesn't work. Pennypacker tackles the oft-written new-baby theme from a refreshing, older perspective; jealousy is not the foremost emotion, it's vulnerability. Everything is changing too fast. Clementine and her dad have always had a unique bond, but in this venture, he especially shines. He picks up on unspoken feelings and knows just how to give the right amount of comfort. Filled with familiar Clementine charm but, more importantly, a whole lot of heart, too. Kirkus"

Clementine knows that a family meeting means trouble, and when her mother won't give her an advance peek at the agenda, Clementine is really worried. Is she smiling enough? Being nice to her brother? Using her best manners? Nothing can prepare our heroine for the bombshell her parents launch: there will be a new baby in the house. Clementine's reaction is less than enthusiastic. "Our family is four. There are four sides to a puzzle so we can all work on it at once Four is the perfect number for a family!" Clementine's friends are changing, too. Margaret has become a "makeup fiend," and Waylon, her science class buddy, is suddenly obsessed with his self-professed superpowers. Even Eighteen, the rat who was supposed to be the star of their science project, has run away. Clementine's father reassures her by admitting that he understands her ambivalence about the new baby. And when Clementine calls a family meeting of her own, readers will see how much she has matured in just a few years and can imagine what a great big sister she will make. Clementine is becoming a more complex character as she matures, and fans of this fine series will enjoy the nuanced way she has grown more trustworthy and mature while staying true to herself. Horn Book"

Clementine's fifth adventure for early chapter-book readers addresses a topic many children can relate to. The third-grader's parents call a family meeting to announce that a new baby is on the way. Clementine's reaction to the news is realistic she says "No thanks!" She argues that four is the perfect number for a family, for reasons as varied as there are four sides to a puzzle to the fact that hot dogs come in packages of eight, so a family of four can have two each. Her parents are a little surprised by her reaction but take the time to try to understand how she is feeling and demonstrate how special she is to them. Through some humorous conversations with her friends, grandparents, and teacher, Clementine changes her perspective on the situation. This is a solid entry in the series, and it will surely keep readers wanting more. SLJ"

Something is always up with third-grader Clementine. Here, it's her worries about a family meeting and the disappearance of the rat she and her friend Waylon are using in a science experiment. The mystery of the family meeting is solved early on-there's a new baby on the way. Unraveling her feelings about this event takes up most of the book. The whereabouts of the rat is also resolved, though in a way some readers might see coming. This entry in the popular, ongoing series is once again illustrated by Frazee's delightful pictures. Booklist" --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

About the Author

Sara Pennypacker splits her time between Florida and Massachusetts, were she feels lucky to be able to write every day. She is the author of many children's books, including Waylon! One Awesome Thing and Waylon! Even More Awesome, the New York Times #1 bestseller Pax; seven in the New York Times bestselling Clementine series; two in the Stuart series; Meet the Dullards; Summer of the Gypsy Moths; and Sparrow Girl. Her books have won numerous accolades, including a Golden Kite Award, a Christopher Award, and several children's choice state awards, and they have appeared on many Best Books of the Year lists. For more information, visit www.sarapennypacker.com.

Marla Frazee illustrated Waylon! One Awesome Thing and Waylon! Even More Awesome and all of the books in the Clementine series. She was awarded a Caldecott Honor on two occasions: for All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, and her own A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever. She is also the author-illustrator of Roller Coaster, Walk On!, Santa Claus the World's Number One Toy Expert, and The Boss Baby, which inspired a major motion picture. Marla has three grown sons, and works in a small backyard cabin under an avocado tree. Visit her at www.marlafrazee.com. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BNMAT6E
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (March 26, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 16331 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 131 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #410,054 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #74 in Children's New Baby Books (Kindle Store)
- #406 in Children's Intermediate Readers Books
- #458 in Children's New Family Experiences Books

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Sara Pennypacker was a painter before becoming a writer, and has two absolutely fabulous children who are now grown. She has written over twenty children's books including Pax (illustrated by Jon Klassen), Here In The Real World, the Clementine and Waylan series (both illustrated by Marla Frazee); Stuart's Cape and Stuart Goes to School (both illustrated by Martin Matje), Meet the Dullards, and others. Sara splits her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Florida.

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Heidi Grange

Lots of laughter and smiles.

Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2011

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One of the things that I enjoy most about the Clementine books is the fact that Clementine seems so real, just like the kids I work with every day. She has her strengths (very observant, kind heart, willing to work) and her weaknesses (fidgety, impulsive). She has good days and bad days just like every child does. She has problems at school (missing science project rat) and at home (adjusting to a baby on the way). But Clementine's family and friends are interesting characters as well and are more than just secondary characters.

The writing is superb and very suitable for a third grader, I can here her voice in my head even when I am not reading the book. The illustrations by Caldecott Honor winning Marla Frazee provide the perfect compliment to the writing. Overall, a great addition to the series and I highly recommend the whole series.

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Clementine is a character most children will relate to

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2012

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Clementine and the Family Meeting is the latest title in the Clementine series of books. My first grader came to these books by way of the audio CDs. She loved listening to the stories so much she insisted we get the books. I love to encourage her to read and it is even better when she picks out the titles herself (with mom's final seal of approval of course).

I think Clementine's major draw is how real her character is - she may be a third-grader but children as young as 6 will easily relate to her precocious nature, her larger than life personality, as well as her quirks. In this latest installment, Clementine is excited about the family meeting and a little nervous. Is she in trouble, again? Well, it turns out the meeting is about a potential addition to the family! Is Clementine ready for this, and will she be able to rise above her own selfish thoughts? The Clementine series has many positive lessons for young children and is perhaps most suited for ages 6-9.

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Doreen G.

A Change

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020

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This book suprisied me. Usually Clementine calling a family meeting means she wants a gorilla. and usually when her parents call a meeting meaans somebody's in trouble. But this book this meeting was different. there parents said "we are having a baby". This changed Clementines feelings throught the story. At first Clemtine was upset. She thought the famiy didn't need another person. But then towards the end of the story Clementine realized that this baby might not be so bad after all. After that she was in full baby mode. Clementine definitely changed in this story.

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Erin C. Dennis

Great book for girls

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2018

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If you love Junie B. Jones, this series should be next on your list. The reading level us around second grade but the stories are enjoyable for any elementary grade level. My soon-to-be fifth grade daughter is enjoying them.

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A Woodcock

Buy the whole series, then buy for your friends

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2019

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Do you know a cheeky kid who is full of life and has a great imagination? For those kids, or for those kids who want friends like those kids, this series of books are for you! Such a treat to read and enjoy.

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Sandy

Great Books

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020

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My granddaughter loved this series of books.....she couldn't stop reading them!

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Cassie

Clementine

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019

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My daughter loves them - she read the entire series, couldn't put it down.

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meredith

Great to read with kids

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019

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Love reading this series to my kids (9 &7)! Reminds me of how they may be experiencing the world & helps them to understand why we grownups do something’s we do.

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Caroline J

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2018

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My 7 year old loves this series.

Ana Lopez Guelli Dimas

Amei

Reviewed in Brazil on March 10, 2020

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Minha filha de 9 anos amou

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Ioana Plajer

Witzig und freundlich

Reviewed in Germany on May 13, 2014

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Die Clementine Bücher sind witzig und freundlich, total geeignet für Grundschulkinder, soagar noch 5 Klasse. Die Art und Weise, wie das tägliche Leben durch die Augen eines Grundschulkindes erlebt wird finde ich super. Auch wie die Probleme und Sorgen der Kinder in dem Alter dargestellt werden gefällt mir gut. Meine beiden Töchter mögen diese Bücher sehr.
Plus: gutes Englisch Training. Ich lesen ihnen abends daraus vor und übersetzte, was sie noch nicht verstehen.
Empfehle es gerne weiter, vor allem für Mädchen. Wahrscheinlich ist auch die deutsche Übersetzung ganz nett, habe sie aber nicht gelesen.

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Heidi Karasz

Clementine books are awesome!!

Reviewed in Canada on January 21, 2021

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Clementine books are amazing - my nieces love them!