Synopses & Reviews
Celebrating imagination and inventive play, Lori Nichols follow-up to
Maple perfectly captures the dynamics of siblings and their ability to figure things out on their own and find a way to meet halfway.
Maple and Willow do everything together. They love playing outside throughout the whole year, welcoming the sun, rain, leaves, and snow. But its not always sunshine and rainbows, because sometimes big sisters can be bossyand sometimes little sisters can be frustratingand even the best of friends need a break from each other . . . at least until they can no longer bear to be apart.
Review
* “Raw, real, and easily imagined by any child who's finally had enough from a close friend, classmate, sister, brother (or even mommy or daddy). Sisterly love abides, of course. . . . Strong sibling bonds are perfectly described through spare language and artwork as lush as a forest of maple and willow trees.”
Review
* "Paean to sisterhood. . . . The story is delightfully recognizable, especially to sisters, and is matched by marvelous pencil artwork . . . Nichols is clever enough to build the sisters' subtle differences, so their breakup comes from somewhere. Children will feel all that the girls do: love, anger, and the happiness that comes with making up."
Synopsis
Funny, relatable sibling dynamics make this story a wonderful way to address navigating big changes. Lori Nicholss expressive artwork beautifully portrays Maple and Willows strong bond, and children will love the creative, kid-powered solution.
Maple and Willow have always been inseparable. So what happens when Maple starts big-girl school and Willow stays behind? Well, of course, both girls have marvelous adventures of their own, but the truth is, they miss each other. And when they see that the missing is mutual, they find a unique way to feel connected even when they have to be apart.
About the Author
Lori Nichols (www.lorinichols.com) also wrote and illustrated the award-winning Maple and Maple and Willow Together. She spent her childhood in northwestern Pennsylvania picking up acorns, playing rock school and befriending bugs. She now lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband and three free-spirited daughters. Many days you can find Lori and her family climbing trees or collecting discarded birds nests. She still picks up acorns.