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A new Christmas classic, now available in stocking-stuffer format
Following in the tradition of their much beloved You Are My I Love You, Maryann Cusimano Love and Satomi Ichikawa's modern Christmas classic You Are My Miracle is now available in board book format. Perfect for sharing between parent and child, this edition is not only more accessible for smaller children, but is the perfect holiday gift--an ideal size and shape for any Christmas stocking.
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"...the focus on Ollieand#8217;s childlike anticipation is right on target. Dunreaand#8217;s graceful ink drawings and beautiful washes offer an appealing alternative to more complex, but less satisfying Christmas picture books." October 15, 2008 Booklist, ALA
"Remaining true to his uncomplicated watercolor style, Dunrea maintains an element of charm to Ollieand#8217;s waiting, depicting his impatience as sweet and subdued, rather than manic and obsessed. Parents and children will immediately relate to this youngsterand#8217;s excitement." October, 2008 School Library Journal
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My First Christmas, warm illustrations celebrate the joys and traditions of Christmas. A 3-D effect brings Santa to life on the cover and shiny foil decorates the Christmas tree at the end.
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Passover is a time for families and friends to celebrate their faith and shared history. Tomie dePaolas simple text and beautiful illustrations provide insight into this special holiday for young readers.
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The importance of family and sharing are beautifully shown in this board book all about Easter celebrations. Tomie dePaolas bright illustrations and easy-to-follow text explain the traditions associated with this special holiday.
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In My First Christmas, warm illustrations and easy-to-follow text celebrate the joys and traditions of this special holiday. From decorating the tree to putting cookies out for Santa, the Christmas spirit is beautifully captured by Tomie dePaola.
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Tomie dePaolas simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day.
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Tomie dePaolas warm illustrations capture the fun moments of Halloween that become wonderful memories for the family. This is an irresistible addition to every childs bag of treats.
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An endearing and beautifully rendered tale sure to be a family favorite.
It's Christmas Eve. Gossie and Gertie hang their bright colored boots in the barn. Peedie and BooBoo hang their striped stockings in the barn. Ollie stomps through the snow. It's not easy to wait for Father Christmas Goose!
With ample wry humor, beautiful ink-and-watercolor pictures, and irresistible charm, Olivier Dunrea shares the first holiday story of Gossie and friends.Ollie perfectly encompasses the adorable impatience of young children waiting for Christmas to finally come.
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The special Gossie and Friends Christmas story, now available in a board book edition. Itand#8217;s Christmas Eve. Gossie and Gertie hang their brightly colored boots in the barn.Peedie and BooBoo hang their striped stockings in the barn. Ollie stomps through the snow. They are all waiting . . . but itand#8217;s not easy to wait for Father Christmas Goose!
This beautiful board book features sparkly red foil on the coverand#8212;a real Christmas
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About the Author
Tomie dePaola (www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 200 books for children. He has received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, a Newbery Honor for 26 Fairmount Avenue and a Caldecott Honor for Strega Nona. He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a living treasure” by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.