Amy June Bates ist eine gefeierte Illustratorin, deren visuelles Geschichtenerzählen die Seiten von über vierzig Kinderbüchern ziert. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil erweckt Erzählungen mit einer einfühlsamen Note zum Leben und fesselt junge Leser, indem er sie in das Herz jeder Geschichte eintauchen lässt. Bates' künstlerische Beiträge haben ihr Anerkennung von der Society of Illustrators eingebracht, was ihren bedeutenden Einfluss auf dem Gebiet unterstreicht. Sie schafft Werke, die einen bleibenden Eindruck bei ihrem beabsichtigten Publikum hinterlassen.
The quest for the perfect pet takes an unexpected turn for Mr. and Mrs. Gargelson-Bittle as they discover they can't settle on just one. This delightful story, inspired by the themes of companionship and the diverse forms of family, emphasizes the joy of forming new friendships. With a heartwarming narrative and charming illustrations, it captures the essence of togetherness and the beauty of embracing differences.
Loving hands lift, carry, hold, and give in a tender meditation on the everlasting bond between a parent and a child.Hands wave hello, hands hold, hands heal. Hands say, I am here for you always. In simple, stirring rhymes, author Tony Johnston pens a timeless ode to parenthood. The small moments and quiet scenes that make up childhood -- learning to clap, planting a garden, waving good-bye on the first day of school -- fill the pages of this gentle tale, capturing the reassurance and love that parents hand their children every day. Warm illustrations by Amy June Bates show a young boy reaching for his mother's hand as he grows older and more independent . . . until, perhaps, he can be the one to offer love and support with hands that say, I am here for you always. An eloquent look at the passage of time and the power of connection and care, this book is a heartfelt gift for loved ones at any and all milestones in life.
“A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the ‘other.’” —Kirkus Reviews “A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion.” —Booklist “This sweet extended metaphor uses an umbrella to demonstrate how kindness and inclusion work...A lovely addition to any library collection, for classroom use or for sharing at home.” —School Library Journal In the tradition of Alison McGhee’s Someday, beloved illustrator Amy June Bates makes her authorial debut alongside her eleven-year-old daughter with this timely and timeless picture book about acceptance. By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room. Lush illustrations and simple, lyrical text subtly address themes of inclusion and tolerance in this sweet story that accomplished illustrator Amy June Bates cowrote with her daughter, Juniper, while walking to school together in the rain.