In this modern-day fable, Wanda calls her brother and sister fans, keeps up with celebrity news, and never misses a chance to share a selfie. She's ready to show the world how Wanda-ful she really is, but all people are interested in is . . . her dog! Superstar cartoonists Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing will have young readers in stitches with this hilarious tale of fame and fandom where friendship and family triumph.
Wanda's a star! Or at least she thinks she is...
Association for Library Service to Children 2016 Notable Children's Books
Association for Library Service to Children Graphic Novels Reading List 2016
Kirkus Prize 2015 Nominee for Young Reader's Literature
ABC Best Books for Young Readers List 2015
Texas Library Association Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List 2016
The book is so much fun that both lessonsin reading and in lifego down easy.” Kirkus ReviewsSTARRED REVIEW
It is infused with so much warmth, color, and whimsy that young readers will gladly see this book through to its pleasing reversal of fortune. -Horn Book MagazineSTARRED REVIEW
There is a lot going on here, including an underlying commentary about social media use, celebrity obsession and struggles with emotional expression. -The New York Times
[Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing's] collaboration is a quick, cute story about a self-obsessed, selfie-obsessed little girl who believes she’s destined for fame, fortune and super-stardom in the social media age. -Good Comics for Kids
Davis and husband Weing have likely set a record for the number of selfies taken in a children's book...Chunky digital illustrations playfully spoof the lifestyles of the rich and famous...but Davis and Weing never lose sight of the story's emotional underpinnings. -Publishers Weekly
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