This Scholastic classic is now available in a bright, levelled reader format!

What's in a name? Plenty, according to Christopher. He is tired of his ordinary name — millions of people are called Christopher, including three in his class alone! Christopher wants to be special, so he decides to change his name.

Inventing names for himself that are inspired by various heroes and celebrities, Christopher manages to convince everyone to call him by a different name. Of course the plan backfires when grandma sends a cheque and only his real name will do! The lovable hero of Please Clean Up Your Room! returns in this lighthearted story with a simple message about being special.

ITAH SADU est connue pour ses talents de conteuse et ses livres pour enfants. Elle a publié How The Coconut Got Its Face, Name Calling, Ta chambre est un désastre! et Christophe change de nom. Elle est copropriétaire d’une librairie populaire de Toronto, A Different Booklist. Itah Sadu a reçu le prix Marilyn Lastman lors de la semaine des arts, en 2004 (Toronto Arts Council Foundation Awards).

Itah Sadu is a distinguished storyteller and children's author. She has published How The Coconut Got Its Face, Name Calling, Christopher Please Clean Up Your Room, and Christopher Changes His Name. She is also co-owner of a popular Toronto bookstore, A Different Booklist. Itah Sadu was recently honoured with the Marilyn Lastman Award at Artsweek 2004 (Toronto Arts Council Foundation Awards).

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Condy has been a cartoonist since age 12.

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• Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Starred Selection
• Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
• Commended, Resource Links, Best of the Year

Praise for Please Clean Up Your Room!:

"Itah Sadu tells her stories with energy and humour and a thorough understanding of her audience." —The Toronto Star

"Children will find delight in both the words and pictures of this charming tale." —School Library Journal

"Teachers may want to use this book to help students to understand that, although made-up names can be fun, they still must be responsible in the end." —CM: Canadian Review of Materials