Synopses & Reviews
Pip and Parker are best friends who do everything together. When Pip makes a mistake, Parker is always there to see the bright side. But what happens when Parker needs a little encouragement, too?
Perfect for story-time and bedtime sharing, Silver Linings is a funny picture book about friendship, resilience, overcoming anxiety, and staying positive in the face of adversity, from acclaimed author-artist Fiona Woodcock.
Pip and Parker live next door to each other and are such good friends that sometimes they don't even need words to communicate. If something goes wrong, Parker (who always looks on the bright side) helps Pip see the silver lining.
When the clouds roll in, Pip sees a day spoiled by rain, but Parker sees a chance to play a fun cloud guessing game When Pip accidently drops her sweet strawberry snack into her lemonade, she's certain disaster has struck. But Parker finds a reason to celebrate their unexpected pink lemonade But what will happen when Parker makes a mistake and feels blue? Can Pip cheer him up and show him the silver lining?
Acclaimed author-illustrator Fiona Woodcock's emotionally rich illustrations accompany her imaginative celebration of friendship, positivity, and loyalty. A great read-aloud, Silver Linings is perfect for bedtime, story-time, and classrooms. A wonderful choice for social and emotional learning that celebrates the importance of empathy and staying positive.
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"A gentle lesson that being optimistic brings rewards, as does having a very good friend." Kirkus Reviews
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"A warm story of friendship and a tender addition to SEL shelves." School Library Journal
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"Wonderfully detailed and warmly inviting; soft, colored pencil sketching and dappled, hazy watercolors in cheerful hues echo Parker's skillfulness at comfort and reassurance." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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"A soothing study of the joy in buoying friendships and the importance of perspective." Booklist
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"A book about mutual appreciation and support in which both characters model loving-kindness, confidence, and resilience in their own way." Publishers Weekly
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"The easy role exchange of supporter and supported between these two provides a tender example for growing friendships." Horn Book Magazine
About the Author
Fiona Woodcock knew from a very early age that she wanted to grow up and make art for a living. Since graduating from the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland, she has been living in London and working on animated films, commercials, and other illustration projects. Her pictures have a paper-based handmade origin, incorporating drawings made with children's BLO pens, hand-cut stencils, and printing techniques. Her debut picture book, Hiding Heidi, was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2017. Fiona was the recipient of a World Illustration Award for her acclaimed picture book Look. She is also the author and illustrator of Hello, a companion to Look. You can visit her at www.fionawoodcock.com