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Awake Beautiful Child
Gracia Lam, illustratorAndi Winnette, editor
McSweeneys, 2015
"New York Times bestselling picture-book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal teams with McSweeney’s regular Gracia Lam to tell the sweet, simple story of a young child’s typical day—from morning to bedtime. Each scene is described in three-word “ABC†phrases, such as “Awake Beautiful Child.†An ideal read-aloud book to read just after waking or just before bed." -McSweeneys
PRAISE FOR AWAKE BEAUTIFUL CHILD
Write-up in The New York Times!
Starred review in write-up in Publisher's Weekly
"...The wordplay is delightful, and somehow, perhaps in part by embracing the restriction of using just three letters, Rosenthal...conveys a message of gratitude for all the wonder that can be found if you really dig into the repetitive routines of our days. Lam’s soft digital art has a retro inflection, but each page is a marvel of freewheeling graphic design." -The New York Times
"Rosenthal (I Wish You More) again demonstrates her ability to use wordplay to create stories with real emotional depth as she follows children through a day, described only in three-word, A-B-C phrases... Illustrator Lam’s debut couldn’t be more polished and confident: her palette seems to shift with the day’s waxing and waning light, while her crisp, screenprintlike images have an understated poise and precision that highlights the quiet magic of everyday moments." -Publisher's Weekly *STARRED REVIEW!*
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Awake Beautiful Child is highlighted in this overview of Amy's children's books
Mentioned as a great book to start the day in The Boston Globe
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Don't Blink!
David Roberts, illustratorMaria Modugno, editor
Random House, 2018
"This interactive book may seem to be on your side, reluctant sleeper -- but it's truly a bedtime book in disguise! New from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Amy Krouse Rosenthal and David Roberts!
Here's how it works: if you can avoid getting to the end of this book, you can avoid bedtime, simple as that. (It's a pretty sweet deal, actually.) But each time you blink, you have to turn a page. Those are just the rules. So whatever you do, DON'T BLINK!"—Amazon
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Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True
Brigette Barrager, illustratorMaria Modugno, editor
Random House, Fall 2017
"We read of Uni and of the little girl he believed in and how they willed their way to be together for real. We read of how their belief in each other brought sunshine and rainbows and magic back into the The Land of the Unicorns, uplifting all hearts. And our hearts were uplifted. Sunshine returned. A rainbow formed in the store and magic was restored to our shelves. Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True was an Animus book, that much was clear. It was a living thing that made the world around it embody its story." Read the full review here.
—Publishers Weekly
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Dear Girl
Paris Rosenthal, co-writerHolly Hatam, illustrator
Margaret Anastas, editor
HarperCollins, December 2017
"Blurring the line between a familiar letter salutation and an endearing term of love, each piece begins with “Dear Girl.â€...Combined, they all have Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s (apparently genetically shared) knack for touching a wisp of wonder." —Kirkus Reviews
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That's Me Loving You
Teagan White, illustratorMaria Modugno, editor
Random House, December 2016
"With warmth and charm, Rosenthal takes a creative approach to conveying a comforting parental presence, whether the child is near or far... White’s sweet, colorful artwork evokes a classic Golden Books style and depicts diverse kids and their experiences in mainly outdoor settings. From lighthearted to reassuring, these scenes remind kids that, even when they are on their own, their adults’ love is ever-present. Best-selling Rosenthal is a picture book powerhouse, and her fans will be eager to get in on this one, too."
—Booklist
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Barnes & Noble calls That's Me Loving You a top picture book this December
The Children's Book Review puts it on their Best New Picture Book list
Kidsreads features TMLY on its new picture books list
The ABA Kids’ Indie Next List ranks it #5!
The Needy Reader calls it a top 5 book this winter
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HOLY COW, I SURE DO LOVE YOU!
Tom Lichtenheld, illustratorKarrie Witkin, editor
Abrams, September 2016
The puns fly far afield in this silly, uplifting testament of affection. A perfect gift book for adults and a heartfelt picture book for children, it's just right for anyone who's moo-ved to express their love. "Moo-ooh baby, I sure do love you" is the opening line, narrated by a spotted cow drawn in simple, emotive brushstrokes. "I love you every which way . . . good moo-d, bad moo-d, weepy moo-d, weird moo-d," the cow continues in a string of bovine puns: "I also love pizza, but that's a moo-t point." Drawn primarily in black and white on brown craft paper, the illustrations are simple and appealing to all types of readers and all kinds of relationships. A line of greeting cards and memo books will also be available. Preview them here.
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On the Spot
Lea Redmond, co-creatorSanne te Loo, illustrator
Maria Modugno, editor
Random House, 2017
"Billed as “a book you don’t just read, you play,†this is cleverly designed to inspire children to create a rebus with reusable stickers or three-dimensional objects. Each fully illustrated double-page spread features text with a white spot (sometimes two) located within it. Participants are prompted to fill in the spot to complete the story. For example, the text reads, “When I woke up this morning, what did I see? A sweet little . . . [spot] chirping at me.†A sticker or item can be placed in the spot—readers are free to choose the most logical option or something funkier. The action follows a young girl as she plants some (spots), goes to the park to climb the (spot), returns home for a dinner of spaghetti with (spot), and so forth. The rhyming text, though sometimes goofy, is an effective prompt, and though the reusable stickers were not included for review, the conventional illustrations in soft pastels show a pleasant community with Victorian houses and lots of open space. Enjoyable for all ages. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Rosenthal is a reliable best-seller, and this interactive picture book will have wide appeal."
— Randall Enos
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