Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;When you are afraidandlt;BRandgt; I will take your handandlt;BRandgt; and not let go--andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love complements every mood. Coupled with dazzling art by illustrator Geraldo Valand#233;rio, her words become a beautiful reminder of the care and comforts of unconditional love.
Synopsis
When you are afraid
I will take your hand
and not let go--
In this delightful and lyrical text by renowned children's author Eileen Spinelli, a young girl finds reassurance from all of her family members and learns that love complements every mood. Coupled with dazzling art by illustrator Geraldo Valerio, her words become a beautiful reminder of the care and comforts of unconditional love."
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Eileen Spinelliandlt;/Bandgt; is no stranger to the Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers list. Since her debut in 1991 with andlt;Iandgt;Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch,andlt;/Iandgt; an IRA/CBC Children's Choice book and Christopher Award winner, she has gone on to author numerous picture books, poetry collections, and chapter books, including the best-selling andlt;Iandgt;When Mama Comes Home Tonight,andlt;/Iandgt; and the critically acclaimed andlt;Iandgt;Sophie's Masterpiece.andlt;/Iandgt; Eileen lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania.andlt;Bandgt;Geraldo Valand#233;rioandlt;/Bandgt; is new to Simon and Schuster, but not to children's publishing. Born in Brazil, Geraldo was educated both in his native country and at New York University, where he earned an M.A. in Fine Arts. He began his career in children's publishing in 1995 with the picture book andlt;Iandgt;A Cobra Zola,andlt;/Iandgt; published by Le Publishing House. He went on to publish other children's titles for Brazilian publishers. This is his first children's book in the United States. Geraldo lives in Portland, Oregon.