Rosie and her pup, named Crayon, lead readers through the colorful seasons of growing up together and what it means to love . . . and then experience loss. After a long, colorful life, Crayon dies, and Rosie's world becomes black and white. We follow along as she processes her grief and embarks on the most important journey of all -- opening one's heart to love again
Deborah Marcero received her BFA in drawing and photography from the University of Michigan, and her MFA in poetry from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her debut children's picture book, Ursa's Light, received a Starred Review from Booklist, which described it as ''a visual standout.'' Rosie and Crayon is Deborah's second Peter Pauper Press picture book.
Reviews:
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
''Buoyant, decorative aesthetic.''
KIRKUS
''The artist s simple linework is skillful, offering an appealing character across a range of perspectives, actions, and framings . . . she delves into a difficult topic with lush descriptions and empathy.''
BOOKLIST
''Marcero s simple illustrations sometimes fill up the page and sometimes offer closer focus on individual characters, adding emotional intensity.''
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL
''Excellent tool for teaching writing and discussing the use of descriptive words . . . Young children will relate to this gentle story about love and loss.''
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Do you like to play? Then play along with Miffy!
Join Miffy and her friends as they have fun dancing, swimming and laughing together.
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Join the little voices to explore what it means to share, from playtime and special moments to giving advice and supporting eachother. This book shows us the value of sharing. A charming, inclusive board book introducing the topic of sharing.
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Caldecott Honor winning illustrator Brendan Wenzels irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.
Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals!
Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun.
LEARNING SHAPES: An appealing collection of wild animals such as giraffes, polar bears, and wild cats introduce young children to the world of shapes.
WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in nature, from tree frogs to polar bears, parrots to chameleons. An answer key at the back identifies the names of each animal in the book.
FUN TO READ ALOUD: Simple rhythmic text and funny, appealing pictures make a joyous read-aloud experience for parents and children.
NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: This new series celebrates the richness of animal life with a gentle underlying message of the importance of saving endangered species and caring for the environment.
BELOVED AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Brendan Wenzel is a bestselling Caldecott Honor winning artist and a sought-after speaker at schools and libraries. His books They All Saw a Cat, Hello Hello, and A Stone Sat Still have received multiple starred reviews and state awards and are family and classroom favorites.
Perfect for: Fans of Brendan Wenzel Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators Preschool and kindergarten level readers Anyone looking for early concept board books with compelling visuals or a fun, interactive family read-aloud book Gift-giving for baby showers and toddler birthdays Animal lovers and fans of shape books like Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site Bulldozer's Shapes; The Shapes Trilogy (Square, Circle, and Triangle); The Day the Crayons Quit; and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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A real microscope that’s portable and easy to use, perfect to observe objects around you. Have fun discovering the microcosm surrounding you the microscope works without batteries…
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This is the story of a little girl named Goldilocks. Well, that's what it's supposed to be, but there's a problem. When Papa Bear discovers he's inside of a book and there are readers out there looking at him, he gets very nervous and forgets his lines. Poor Papa Bear . . . he has Page Fright! Can Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and Goldilocks help him find the courage to remember his lines and finish the story?
Wade Bradford was born and raised in rainy Washington state but eventually decided to move to sunny California to dry out a bit. He is the author of several picture books, and over thirty plays for children. He has never eaten porridge, hot or cold. Mary Ann Fraser has written and illustrated many books for children, including No Yeti Yet. Her awards include Junior Library Guild Selections, School Library Journal Best Book of the Year, Book Links Book of the Year, IRA Young Readers Choice Award, and American Booksellers ''Pick of the List.'' She lives in Simi Valley, California with her husband Todd, her three boys, seventeen turtles, and a geriatric newt.
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OPUS Paddington will be closed from 25th December and reopening 7th January.
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