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Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure
Part of An Andy & Sandy Book
Illustrated by Tomie dePaola / With Jim Lewis
Table of Contents
About The Book
From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Tomie dePaola and Emmy Award–winning writer for the Muppets Jim Lewis comes the second book in an easy-to-read picture book series about friendship.
Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. Andy and Sandy may be opposites, but they’re best friends. And when they get together to play dress up, anything can happen. Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, this book is perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own.
Andy is small. Sandy is tall. Andy is quiet. Sandy is LOUD. Andy and Sandy may be opposites, but they’re best friends. And when they get together to play dress up, anything can happen. Written in simple words and short, declarative sentences, this book is perfect for little ones just learning to read on their own.
Appearances
MAY 7
17:30:00
in person
NEIBA’s 2025 Spring Forum Author Reception
In Person
Marriott Hartford Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, CT 06103
MAY 10
13:00:00
in person
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
In Person
125 West Bay Road
Amherst, MA 01002
MAY 10
15:00:00
in person
Mass Kids Lit Fest 2025
In Person
R. Michelson Galleries
132 Main St
Northampton, MA 01060
About The Author
Photograph © Laurent Linn
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
About The Illustrator
Photograph © Laurent Linn
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (March 8, 2016)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481441575
- Grades: P - 3
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® 270L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
"Not-to-be-missed...Andy and Sandy belong in every beginning reader collection."
– School Library Journal
"The acrylic and colored-pencil illustrations are classic dePaola, with spare lines, rich colors, and facial expressions that transmit heaps of personality and heart. Short sentences, large type, and the early-reader trim size will give beginning readers’ confidence a boost."
– Publishers Weekly
“[T]his simple story will surely tickle readers’ imaginations. . . . [A] delightful first reader for the younger set.”
– Booklist
Awards and Honors
- Alaska Battle of the Books Lis
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Andy & Sandy's Anything Adventure Paper Over Board 9781481441575
- Author Photo (jpg): Tomie dePaola Photograph © Laurent Linn(0.1 MB)
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