Thanks a Million: A Rhythmic Poetry Picture Book About Gratitude and Friendships for Kids (Ages 4-8) - Couverture souple

Grimes, Nikki

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0063204037 ISBN 13 : 9780063204034

Editeur : Greenwillow Books, 2021

Synopsis

“Lends
the ‘attitude of gratitude’ relevance beyond Thanksgiving Day.” —Booklist

“Offers
a variety of reasons for giving thanks and feeling appreciation.” —Bulletin of the
Center for Children’s Books

Acclaimed poet Nikki
Grimes and award-winning illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera celebrate the joy of
family, friends, and of feeling thankful. An inspirational and useful picture
book that's perfect for educators, parents, and aspiring poets.

What
does it mean to connect with someone? What does it mean to feel thankful?

Award-winning poet Nikki Grimes and Caldecott Honor artist Cozbi A. Cabrera
honor human relationships—from family to friendships to community bonds—and the
moments that bring us together.

Beautiful
and rhythmic, the text is written in a variety of poetic styles and forms,
including letter poems, haikus, and riddles, among others. Richly detailed
illustrations accompany each poem, making this a perfect pick for family as
well as storytime sharing.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, the ALAN Award for significant contributions to young adult literature, the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She is the author of Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade and the recipient of five Coretta Scott King Author Honors. Her recent books include Printz Honor and Sibert Honor Book Ordinary Hazards; Between the Lines, a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults title; the much-acclaimed Garvey’s Choice; ALA Notables Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance and Southwest Sunrise; Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice; and Garvey in the Dark. Nikki lives in Corona, California.

 

Cozbi A. Cabrera received a BFA from Parsons School of Design. Her cloth dolls (Muñecas) have garnered the attention of collectors around the world and have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is the illustrator of the picture book Beauty, Her Basket, which Publishers Weekly called "a quiet treasure" in a starred review. Her work is featured in her eponymous shop and atelier in Brooklyn. She lives in New York City.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Greenwillow Books
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0063204037
• ISBN 13: 9780063204034
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Cabrera Cozbi A.
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: HarperCollins Publishers Ireland; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; Macken House 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin; D01 C9W8; Irlande