Synopses & Reviews
and#147;Papa?and#8221;asked Little Blue. and#147;Are we going very far?and#8221; and#147;Yes, Little Blue. We will travel farther than we have ever gone before.and#8221; and#160; As two whales swim together through the big ocean, Little Blue has many questions for Papa, especially ones about the long migration. How will they know the way? Will he be able to keep up? What will they see along the way?
Papa has answers for all these questions, but Little Blue remains curious as they begin their journey. What could be down below, where they canand#8217;t see? The answer is a magical world and Little Blue is enchanted . . . and#160;until there is only darkness surrounding the young whale. and#160;But if Little Blue is quiet and listens, can Little Blue hear Papaand#8217;s song?
Filled with the wonders of the ocean and the comfort of a fatherand#8217;s presence, Following Papaand#8217;s Song is a heartwarming story to be read again and again.
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"Marino's breathtaking panoramas make an already powerful story sing." Publishers Weekly, starred review
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"The textured mixed-media art paired with the flowing text elevates this title above most missing-mama fare ... Radiating warmth and comfort, this distinguished title strikes home." Kirkus Reviews, April 1, 2012
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"Heartfelt and sincere, yet never cloying, this will work well one on one or in story hours." Booklist, March 1, 2012
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Praise for Meet Me at the Moon by Gianna Marino: "Marino's breathtaking panoramas make an already powerful story sing." —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"The textured mixed-media art paired with the flowing text elevates this title above most missing-mama fare ... Radiating warmth and comfort, this distinguished title strikes home." —Kirkus Reviews
"Heartfelt and sincere, yet never cloying, this will work well one on one or in story hours." —Booklist
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PRAISE FOR FOLLOWING PAPA'S SONG: and#160; "...exuberant and gorgeous..." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review and#160; "...a heartwarming reminder of how children learn to trust and listen for papasand#8217; songs in our lives." and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "This beautifully executed book about the bond between father and child that can be as deep as the darkest sea and powerful enough to help navigate in times of trouble will resonate with readers both young and old." and#160;and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; "A gorgeous, comforting book that provides a lovely counterpoint to Marinoand#8217;s Meet Me at the Moon (2012)." and#8212;Booklist and#160; and#160; PRAISE FOR MEET ME AT THE MOON: and#160; "Marino's breathtaking panoramas make an already powerful story sing." and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review and#160; "The textured mixed-media art paired with the flowing text elevates this title above most missing-mama fare ... Radiating warmth and comfort, this distinguished title strikes home." and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; "Heartfelt and sincere, yet never cloying, this will work well one on one or in story hours." and#8212;Booklist and#160; and#160; PRAISE FORand#160;TOO TALL HOUSES: and#160; "The animals are full of heartfelt emotions, from anger and frustration to happy contentment...This story about friendship and togetherness contains a great lesson without being didactic or moralizing and should be welcome in most collections." and#8212;School Library Journal, starred review and#160; "The well-turned, dialogue-rich narrative complements the sunny visuals, making this an excellent choice for one-on-one or group read-alouds...Another winner for rising star Marino." and#160;and#8212;Kirkus, starred review and#160; and#8220;and#8230;a story of friendship that youngsters can understand and relate to.and#8221; and#8212;Library Media Connection
Synopsis
A heartwarming love story between mother and child
When Mama Elephant must leave Little One to ask the skies for rain, the young elephant is worried. Who will care for Little One? Who will sing Mama's special songs? When will she return?
Mama is very reassuring - Little One will hear her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun, and, after the rains come, they will meet where the moon sets.
Exquisitely illustrated and supremely comforting, Meet Me at the Moon is a mother and child love story to be enjoyed again and again.
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Somethingand#8217;s out there in the dark!
First Possum hears it. Then Skunk. Then Wolf comes running. and#147;What could it possibly be?and#8221; asks Bat. and#147;Night Animals!and#8221; the animals declare. and#147;But you are night animals,and#8221; Bat informs this not-so-smart crew.
Children will love the oh-so-funny animals in this twist on a cozy bedtime book. and#160;
About the Author
Gianna Marino spent her early years galloping horses through Golden Gate Park and writing stories of her adventures. She has traveled throughout the world and now lives in Northern California, where she writes and illustrates full time. Visit Gianna at giannamarino.com.