Meet Elizabeth. She's got an excellent pet duck, a loving granddad and a first name that's just awesome. After all, she's got a queen named after her! So she's really not amused when people insist on using nicknames like 'Lizzy' and 'Beth.' She bears her frustration in silence until an otherwise ordinary autumn day, when she discovers her power to change things once and for all. In the process, Elizabeth learns about communication and respect - and their roles in building better relationships with family and friends. The two-toned illustrations reflect the story's energy and sass, and the comic-book-like format makes it easy to follow. The cheeky, retro drawings also keep it real - depicting the sometimes-feisty Elizabeth as a resolutely normal kid - whether she's flossing her teeth or feeding her pet duck.
"This debut picture-book offering from Dunklee and Forsythe is close enough to perfect in its tone, pacing and interplay between words and pictures: Wonderful."
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Children who have had similar experiences will certainly relate to Elizabeth and may be inspired by her directness."
