Every parent knows how tough sick days can be for little ones—stuck in bed, missing out on playtime, and feeling downright miserable. That’s why Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage by Teresa Argenbright, coming April 8, 2025, from Brown Books Kids is the perfect feel-good read!
When sisters Charlotte and Penelope wake up too sick to play, their lively menagerie of animal friends puts on a dazzling show to cheer them up. With a dolphin bandleader, a chorus line of rabbits, and a grand finale of flashing fireflies, this whimsical rhyming tale—brought to life with Dan McGeehan’s vibrant illustrations—proves that imagination is the best medicine!
This delightful picture book not only lifts spirits but also encourages creative play, even when kids are stuck at home. It’s perfect for:
- Keeping little ones entertained on sick days
- Inspiring at-home performances with siblings and friends
- Encouraging a love of reading through lively rhymes and engaging storytelling
Teresa Argenbright was lucky to have been raised by a mother who loved crossword puzzles and invented silly words to solve them. She developed her own love for language that grew through her experiences writing advertising campaigns, non-profit grant requests, and fun poems for friends and family. Teresa splits her time between Fort Worth, Texas, and the mountains of Colorado. When she's not creating stories, she can likely be found on the nearest dancefloor. Charlotte and Penelope and the Neighborhood Stage is her second installment in the Charlotte and Penelope series. For information regarding Charlotte and Penelope and Their Magical Menagerie, visit www.teresaargenbright.com.
Dan McGeehan is an illustrator, actor, director, and playwright. His whimsical, colorful illustrations have appeared in a wide range of magazines, textbooks, and children's books for over forty years.
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