It's Just So...: Back to School for Lizzy - Hardcover

by Brenda Faatz (Author), Peter Trimarco (Illustrator)

Perfect for children in transitional stages, Lizzy's story of adapting to a new school is charming and hopeful.

FOREWORD INDIES SILVER WINNER It's Lizzy's first day in a brand new school! At first things feel "just so" scary and "just so" hard, but in the end, they're "just so".... not what she thought they would be! From waking up early and boarding the bus for the very first time to meeting new friends and painting outside the lines, it's a day of discovery and perspective for a little girl named Lizzy.

Back Jacket

Lizzy is an adventurous child who faces a day of challenges and unexpected wonder
to discover that sometimes in life...It's Just So..BIG...scary...colorific...explorational and Epic!

Author Biography

Brenda Faatz has an undeniable connection with children. Some say it's because they instinctively know "one of their own." A graduate of The University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Musical Theatre, Brenda is a professional singer, dancer and actor. Along with her husband, Peter Trimarco, she wrote the music, lyrics and book for the original Wee Noteables musical theatre live performance series for children. Brenda also founded and directs the Notable Kids Arts Center in Denver, Colorado where she has the honor of interacting with and learning from children and their families on a daily basis.

Peter Trimarco started his professional doodling career as an editorial cartoonist before turning to commercial art and designing packaging for the music industry. While staying in the entertainment field, he published a trade magazine for the film industry and now brings his creative juices to the printed page for youngsters. He has illustrated numerous children's picture books, winning several IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, in addition to honors from Foreword Indies, and multiple Moonbeam and IndieReader Discovery Awards.