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Caterina know that things don't need to be perfect in order to be great!

About the Author

Erin Eitter Kono is an award-winning author and illustrator. She was raised in Iowa and then spent years traveling the world. Erin currently lives in Palos Verdes, California, with her husband, daughter, hamster, dog, and the neighborhood peacock. She writes, paints, and crafts in a cottage with a yard that looks very similar to Caterina's Corner.

Reviews

Praise for Caterina and the Perfect Party "The [message] that having good friends trumps adversity is given a fresh interpretation in these charming, collage-filled pages. Any child who enjoys scrapbooking or crafts will be inspired to get busy with crayons, glue and scissors by the crafty images on every page."--Kirkus "Kono's mixed-media illustrations provide cheerful zip... Caterina sets a good example for kids who have trouble rolling with the punches when best-laid plans go awry."--Publishers Weekly "Readers will want to spend time perusing the intricate details in the pictures."--School Library Journal

Praise for "Caterina and the Perfect Party"
"The [message] that having good friends trumps adversity is given a fresh interpretation in these charming, collage-filled pages. Any child who enjoys scrapbooking or crafts will be inspired to get busy with crayons, glue and scissors by the crafty images on every page." "Kirkus"
"Kono s mixed-media illustrations provide cheerful zip... Caterina sets a good example for kids who have trouble rolling with the punches when best-laid plans go awry. "Publishers Weekly"
Readers will want to spend time perusing the intricate details in the pictures. "School Library Journal""

Praise for "Caterina and the Perfect Party"
"The [message] that having good friends trumps adversity is given a fresh interpretation in these charming, collage-filled pages. Any child who enjoys scrapbooking or crafts will be inspired to get busy with crayons, glue and scissors by the crafty images on every page."--"Kirkus"
"Kono's mixed-media illustrations provide cheerful zip... Caterina sets a good example for kids who have trouble rolling with the punches when best-laid plans go awry."--"Publishers Weekly"
"Readers will want to spend time perusing the intricate details in the pictures."--"School Library Journal"