For all the little makers and inventors comes a STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship starring a feisty, diverse female engineer.
"This story of a girl engineer is sorely needed and has potential to develop and nourish readers' interest in STEAM subjects." Kirkus Reviews
Izzy Gizmo's inventions are marvelous, magnificent . . . and often malfunction. Despite the fact that she loves to invent, it never seems to work out in her favor. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she has to help! Izzy tries again and again to build a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can't fly?
From author Pip Jones, this inspiring story of creativity and perseverance in the face of failure showcases a sweet friendship and is illustrated with bright, zany art from the acclaimed Sara Ogilvie.
Also available: Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Activity Sheets and Teacher's Guide available!
Parents' Choice Fun Stuff Award - Parents' Choice Foundation
Show moreFor all the little makers and inventors comes a STEAM-infused tale of determination, ingenuity, and friendship starring a feisty, diverse female engineer.
"This story of a girl engineer is sorely needed and has potential to develop and nourish readers' interest in STEAM subjects." Kirkus Reviews
Izzy Gizmo's inventions are marvelous, magnificent . . . and often malfunction. Despite the fact that she loves to invent, it never seems to work out in her favor. But when she finds a crow with a broken wing, she has to help! Izzy tries again and again to build a new pair of wings, but nothing is working. Can Izzy overcome her failures? Or is her friend destined to live as a crow who can't fly?
From author Pip Jones, this inspiring story of creativity and perseverance in the face of failure showcases a sweet friendship and is illustrated with bright, zany art from the acclaimed Sara Ogilvie.
Also available: Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
Activity Sheets and Teacher's Guide available!
Parents' Choice Fun Stuff Award - Parents' Choice Foundation
Show morePip Jones spent her childhood gobbling up books and dreaming about
being an author. At nineteen, she began a career in journalism, and
in 2014, she published her first book. Pip is most often found
writing, staring at the contents of the fridge, or herding her two
children. She lives in England.
Sara Ogilvie studied illustration and printmaking at Edinburgh
College of Art. In addition to illustrating children's books, Sara
exhibits across the UK and abroad and creates images for editorial,
design, and advertising. She lives in England.
"The bright pops of color make the artwork vivid and appealing. The
text is full of challenging new words for young readers and the
text rhymes, which allows the story to flow in a fun, inventive
way. The theme of not giving up after a first, second, and third
failure will resonate with readers of all ages. This book will
inspire kids to get out there and to try new things."—School
Library Journal
"This story of a girl engineer is sorely needed and has potential
to develop and nourish readers' interest in STEAM subjects.
Additionally, themes of creativity and tenacity, together with the
portrayal of a girl who's allowed to show anger and frustration,
make this a worthwhile read. Fun, with depth.""—Kirkus Reviews
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