Synopses & Reviews
May the stars drip down light on you,And you close your eyes to see the moon,
And sleep will pull you through.
May the starlight find you.
and#160;
Thus begins the gorgeous lullaby andldquo;May the Stars Drip Downandrdquo; by indie rock band Cub Country, now adapted into a beautiful bedtime book with illustrations by the acclaimed cut-paper artist Nikki McClure. McClureandrsquo;s tender and intricate images, inspired by nature and the intense bond between parent and child, perfectly complement musician Jeremy Chatelainandrsquo;s soothing lyrics. An audio download of the song is also included.
Praise for May the Stars Drip Down
STARRED REVIEW
andquot;A richly imagined dreamscape in a feat of paper artistry.andquot;
--Kirkus Review, starred review
andquot;Soft, lovely, and just right for a dreamy bedtime read-aloud.andquot;
--Booklist
Award:
NAPPA Silver Award Winner
Review
andldquo;Collect Raindrops: The Seasons Gathered is absolutely beautiful in its entirety.andrdquo;
Review
andquot;The text finds simple joys in oneandrsquo;s surroundings, and the consistent use of in versus out drives home this basic concept...McClureandrsquo;s cut-paper illustrations are filled with amazing detail.andquot;
Review
STARRED REVIEW
andquot;The coziness and intimacy of childhood will reverberate with children and adults alike.andquot;
Synopsis
This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred.
Synopsis
This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers--the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again--and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet. Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to one hundred.
F&P level: N
F&P genre: RF
Synopsis
New York Times bestselling picture book All in a Day is the wonderful and inspiring story about limitless ways people can spend their day. This lovely book illuminates all the possibilities a day offers--the opportunities and chances that won't ever come again--and also delivers a gentle message of good stewardship of our planet.
Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant's poetic text, alongside Nikki McClure's stunning, meticulously crafted cut-paper art, makes this picture book not only timeless but appealing to all ages, from one to 100.
Synopsis
Gather, Navigate, Welcome, Fortify, Surrender, Save, Listen, Make Mistakes. These are some of the messages renowned artist Nikki McClure affirms in this gorgeous monograph of her paper cuts. Organized by season, these delicate pieces exude an optimism that revolves around community, sustenance, parenting, and appreciating both urban and rural landscapes. McClureand#8217;s work reminds us of the important things: the change of seasons, slowing down the world for a moment so we can actually taste it, looking up at the stars to dream.
This reissue of the 2007 art book includes 64 pages of new, breathtaking art. At a smaller trim size than the original, this volume makes the perfect gift.
Synopsis
I only want to stay in. In my pajamas.
Inside.
In. In. In.
For a boy and his toy giraffe, today is the perfect day to stay in. Snug in his pajamas, he reads books, bakes popovers, and plays with a big wicker basketandmdash;that he transforms into a rocket ship to fly in andldquo;innerspace.andrdquo; But soon, the outdoors is too tempting to resist, and he takes his wild imagination into
nature. That is, until itandrsquo;s time to come inside again.
Illustrated with the gorgeous paper cuts for which Nikki McClure is known, In reminds us of the essential childhood pleasures found in an engaged day of imaginative play and exploration, without electronics, scheduled activities, or adults.
Video
About the Author
Jeremy Chatelain has toured the world as a musician with a number of different bands, and today he is the driving force behind indie rock band Cub Country. He lives in Salt Lake City with his family.Nikki McClure is the author and illustrator of Collect Raindrops; Mama, Is It Summer Yet?; To Market, To Market; Apple; and How to Be a Cat; and is the illustrator of All in a Day by Cynthia Rylant. She lives in Olympia, Washington. Visit nikkimcclure.com.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Cynthia Rylant
Read the Kids' Q&A with Nikki McClure