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Gabby: Drama Queen

For ages: 4-8
Hardcover

Gabby is back for another fun word-filled adventure!

Gabby and her friend Roy are in the backyard, setting up a stage for their play about “Queen Gabriella” — but they are missing a few crucial items.

Using her magic letter book, Gabby assembles letters to create words that will transform into various props.

When they finally have everything they need, they are ready to perform for their elderly next-door neighbour, Mrs. Oldham.

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More about this book

Gabby is back for another fun word-filled adventure in this, the second book in the Gabby trilogy.

Gabby and her friend Roy are in the backyard, setting up a stage for their play about “Queen Gabriella” — but they are missing a few crucial items.

Using her magic letter book, Gabby assembles letters to create words that will transform into various props.

When they finally have everything they need, they are ready to perform for their elderly next-door neighbour, Mrs. Oldham.

The Gabby series are quirky, rollicking stories all on their own; they’re also ideal for teaching phonics.
Two pages of end matter with fun literacy games that promote reading and writing.

Published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Markham, Ontario.
Illustrated by Jan Dolby

  • Hardcover published 2013
  • 32 pages
  • ISBN-13: 978-1554553105
  • List Price: $12.95
  • 4-color 11 x 8.5 32 pages
  • Grades: preschool-grade 3, Ages: 4 to 8

Reviews

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Resources

Gabby Teachers Guide

Teaching Guide: Gabby

The Gabby teacher’s guide works for Gabby, Gabby: Drama Queen and Gabby: Wonder Girl.

It’s free to download!

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