Eve Bunting was the beloved, award-winning author of more than two
hundred and fifty books for young people, including the Caldecott
Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly
Away Home, and Train to Somewhere.
Kathryn Hewitt's caricatures of famous figures led kids to dub the
Lives of . . . series the "Big Head" books. She has illustrated
many books for young readers, some of which she also wrote. She
lives in Santa Monica, California. Visit her website at
www.kathrynhewitt.com.
"An intimate family portrait."--Parenting
"An inspiration for younger children and their parents."--The
Boston Globe
"Fresh as a daisy."--Publishers Weekly --
K-Gr 1-A comforting, richly illustrated story about a birthday surprise. An urban African-American girl and her father buy plants, potting soil, and a window box at the supermarket, ride the bus to their apartment, and put together a colorful gift for the child's mother. Rhyming verse carries the brief story, while wonderful, warm, full-color illustrations present scenes from novel angles, and depict a loving family with a sense of intimacy, sincerity, and joy. A reassuring choice for reading aloud.-Barbara Peklo Abrahams, Oneida City Schools, Manlius, NY
"An intimate family portrait."--Parenting
"An inspiration for younger children and their parents."--The
Boston Globe
"Fresh as a daisy."--Publishers Weekly --
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