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Shirin Yim Bridges Books

    Shirin Yim Bridges crafts stories that draw deeply from her international experiences, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural influences into her narratives. Her writing is characterized by a thoughtful exploration of themes that encourage curiosity and critical thinking in young readers. Bridges is known for her ability to connect with children on an emotional and intellectual level, presenting tales that are both enchanting and empowering. Her unique perspective offers a vibrant and diverse view of childhood.

    Bug Club Reading Corner: Age 4-7: My Holiday
    Get Up, Elizabeth!
    Eat Your Peas, Julius!
    Go to Bed, Ted!
    Call Me Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom

    • Call Me Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.1(16)Add rating

      Athena emerges as a motherless goddess in a world dominated by established Olympians, embarking on a journey to discover her identity and purpose. Her interactions with Greek heroes Diomedes, Odysseus, and Achilles lead her to the heart of the Trojan War, where she faces the challenge of protecting her friends while navigating the complexities of divine politics. The story explores her quest for belonging and the consequences of her actions on both Earth and Olympus, ultimately revealing where she finds her true home.

      Call Me Athena: Greek Goddess of Wisdom

    • Go to Bed, Ted!

      3.6(35)Add rating

      Even the future president of the United States has to wash up, put his toys away, settle down, and go to bedGo to bed, Ted! It’s time for little Theodore Roosevelt, the future president, to take a bath, quit playing, and put away his toys. Time to stop rough-riding the bed, keep his nightclothes on, and dream big. It’s tough going to bed every night—for presidents and kids alike.

      Go to Bed, Ted!

    • Eat Your Peas, Julius!

      3.3(43)Add rating

      "It's time for little Julius, who will grow up to become the most powerful person in the Roman Republic, to put on his toga, attend the dinner banquet, and eat his fowl, boiled camel's feet, baked dormouse, and peas!"--

      Eat Your Peas, Julius!

    • Get Up, Elizabeth!

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Even the Queen of England has to get up and groomed to greet the day Get up, Elizabeth! It's time for the future queen to get out of bed, scrub her face with almond paste, brush her teeth with soot, comb the tangles out of her unruly red hair, get dressed, and sit still while her ruff is sewn on and her sleeves are pinned. It's rough rising and shining every day--for queens and kids alike.

      Get Up, Elizabeth!