About the Author: Cindy North’s passion for writing children’s books is inspired by her children, Chris and Katie, and the second-grade students she taught in Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia. She loves reading to children and watching their faces light up as they become immersed in the stories. Mrs. North and her husband, Kevin, live in Virginia with their children and pets, Emmie and Lily.
Little Markie
by Cindy North
Little Markie
by Cindy North
Published Mar 27, 2014
29 Pages
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Book Details
Are the adventures over for this tiny pencil?
“No one wants a little pencil that’s all used up!” jeered the new pencils. Little Markie sadly wonders if the new pencils are right. Are my adventures over? he worries. Do I belong in the trash can?
Little Markie is the smallest pencil in the classroom. He’s been sharpened many, many times, and he’s so small, he can hardly be seen so far down in the pencil cup. Students always seem to choose the brand-new pencils, looking tall and proud with nice fresh erasers.
Standing as tall as possible, Little Markie gathers his courage and confronts the bullies.
This lovable little pencil may be short, but he’s still full of BIG ideas!