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Birthdate: 1944-10-08
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Places of residence: Bernardsville, New Jersey, USA
Short biography: Trinka Hakes Noble is the award-winning author of numerous picture books including The Orange Shoes, The Scarlet Stockings Spy, The Last Brother, and The Legend of the Cape May Diamond. Ms. Noble also wrote the ever-popular Jimmy's Boa series and Meanwhile Back at the Ranch, both featured on PBS's Reading Rainbow.

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The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble

Independent Reading Level: Grades k-3
Awards; Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
Irma Simonton Black Award
IRA-CBC Children’s Choice Award
Parents’ Choice Award
ALA Notable Children’s Book
Booklist Children’s Editors’ Choice

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SusanCason | 69 other reviews | Nov 25, 2024 |

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash by Trinka Hakes Noble

Finally getting around to trying out this series. Turns out it's not for me. I mean, I totally get why kids laugh and how teachers use it for learning to make predictions and for practicing paying attention... but it's just not for me. And so I'm not rating it.

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | 69 other reviews | Oct 18, 2024 |

Lizzie and the Last Day of School by Trinka Hakes Noble

I did not realize that this author of the wonderful [b:Apple Tree Christmas|935094|Apple Tree Christmas|Trinka Hakes Noble|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1347772984l/935094._SX50_.jpg|920078] and the very different Jimmy Boa books has had such a long career. This is a sweet, slight tale about a girl who loves school so much that she really wants a "year" of school to be more than nine months.

Nothing amazing, but I surely did enjoy it. I recommend it to families who have a youngster who isn't sure about the idea of starting school, but who want to avoid the stereotypical books about anxiety calmed or challenges met. And I recommend it to anyone who wants to peek in the teachers' lounge and see them partying....… (more)

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | 4 other reviews | Oct 18, 2024 |

The Orange Shoes by Trinka Hakes Noble

Won't rate. My inner cynic refuses to be moved by it. I'm tired of reading about mean girls and insensitive teachers, too. In another mood, or maybe when my kids were young, I might have liked it more.

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Cheryl_in_CC_NV | 4 other reviews | Oct 18, 2024 |

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