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In this second title in the early chapter book series about everyone's favorite young entrepreneur, Wednesday Wilson is only trying to help her brother when her latest business idea strikes!
Sometimes the best business ideas pop up when you least expect them. Or that's what happens to Wednesday Wilson, anyway, the morning her brother, Mister, locks himself in the bathroom because he's nervous about a school presentation. When classmate Emmet convinces Mister that a worry stone will calm his nerves, Wednesday offers Mister her marble -- with the promise that a Worry Marble will fix all his problems! But then Wednesday starts thinking about just how many things kids get nervous about. And, hmm, she does happen to have a whole collection of marbles. Has Wednesday just hit entrepreneurial gold?
This is the second title in the early chapter book series by Bree Galbraith that follows the ever-evolving, but always entertaining, antics of girl entrepreneur Wednesday Wilson. The highly engaging series encourages ingenuity, creative thinking and resourcefulness. It's also loads of fun! Wednesday's enthusiasm and energy and her one-of-a-kind take on the world will delight and inspire. Short chapters enhanced by Morgan Goble's illustrations along with lists and clever business-themed definitions help bridge the gap for emerging readers. Wednesday has two moms, one is Black and one white, and the story features an expanding diverse cast of BIPOC and disabled characters. It also contains character education lessons on initiative and perseverance.
Author Notes
Bree Galbraith is the author of several critically acclaimed children's books, including Wednesday Wilson Gets Down to Business, Usha and the Stolen Sun and Nye, Sand and Stones. Bree holds a master's in creative writing from the University of British Columbia. She lives with her family in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Morgan Goble has been drawing since she could first hold a crayon. A graduate of the Bachelor of Illustration program at Sheridan College, she is the illustrator of Wednesday Wilson Gets Down to Business and Wednesday Wilson Fixes All Your Problems. Morgan lives with her husband and their cat, Noni, in London, Ontario.
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 2--4--Third-grader Wednesday Wilson is back with a new entrepreneurial enterprise. After a rocky start to her day--which includes a less-than-appetizing breakfast pizza, uncertainty about her business skills, accidentally damaging her brother's school project, and losing her lucky marble--Wednesday arrives at school only to be informed of a "toilet emergency" involving her brother, Mister. Wednesday quickly attends to him, learning that he is refusing to leave the bathroom due to his nerves over an impending presentation. Inspiration strikes, and Wednesday devises a strategy to help her brother and launch a new marble business. Galbraith's text is humorous and heartfelt, exploring realistic challenges and feelings experienced by children in an authentic and affirming way. Chapters range from six to eight pages, feature Goble's grayscale illustrations, and occasionally include footnotes where business terms used by Wednesday are defined and explained. the protagonist's moms are an interracial couple--one is Black and the other white--while Wednesday is mixed race and her classmates and friend group diverse. The story's conclusion promises future adventures. VERDICT This second outing for Wednesday and company is a welcome addition to any early chapter book collection, recommended for fans of "Stella Diaz," "Mindy Kim," and "Zoey & Sassafras."--Olivia Gorecke
