Synopses & Reviews
At the opening of this moving and ultimately hopeful story, Sarah's mother is ill. During her treatment she seems to get sicker and sicker. She's often in the hospital, and at home she needs to rest. Sarah's world is turned upside down. After a long time, her mother starts feeling better. But Sarah still has one more difficult discovery to make: Her mom can't promise that she'll never get sick again. She can make other promises, though, and those special promises are enough for now. Warm, graceful watercolors add a light touch to this life-affirming picture book, perfect for any child whose family is touched by serious illness.
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'\"A responsible and poignant approach to a sensitive subject.\"'
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'\"Winthrop handles a difficult situation with honesty, empathy, and small touches of humor.\"'
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'\"A sympathetic book for children in similar situations that conveys how offering support, even in small ways, can make a difference.\"'
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'\"Promises tackles a tough issue head-on without sentimentality and in language readily understandable by young readers.\"'
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"A responsible and poignant approach to a sensitive subject." Publishers Weekly
"Winthrop handles a difficult situation with honesty, empathy, and small touches of humor." School Library Journal
"A sympathetic book for children in similar situations that conveys how offering support, even in small ways, can make a difference." Booklist, ALA
"Promises tackles a tough issue head-on without sentimentality and in language readily understandable by young readers." Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
BETSY LEWIN is the well-known illustrator of Duck for President; Giggle, Giggle, Quack; and the Caldecott Honor-winning Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, all written by Doreen Cronin. She lives in New York City.Elizabeth Winthrop is the author of over 40 books for children, from picture books to YA novels, including her Clarion titles, THE LITTLE HUMPBACKED HORSE and AS THE CROW FLIES. Her book for Holiday House, CASTLE IN THE ATTIC, received many awards. VASILISSA THE BEAUTIFUL (HarperCollins) was on the IRA Teacher's Choice and Children's Choice lists.