Mac Barnett is the New York Times-bestselling author of over
20 books for children, including Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a
Hole, both illustrated by Jon Klassen, and both winners of a
Caldecott Honor and the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. His picture
books Leo: A Ghost Story and The Skunk were named two of the Ten
Best Illustrated Books of 2015 by the New York Times. Mac writes
the Mac B., Kid Spy series and with Jory John, The Terrible Two
series. He lives in Oakland.
Carson Ellis is the author and illustrator of the
bestselling picture books Home and Du Iz Tak?, a Caldecott
Honor book and a recipient of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award. She
has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives on a farm in
Oregon with her husband, two sons, and numerous animals.
"[A] sweet and timeless lesson."--Kirkus Reviews
"[B]oth serious and amusing. . . moving. . . timeless. . . The
shapes and patterns of Ellis's art, combined with the tenor of
Barnett's narration, give this book an air of mystery, whatever
love is or isn't."--The New York Times
"[C]aptured in richly colored gouache illustrations by Ellis [and]
distinctive hand-lettering . . . [t]his moving, but never cloying,
book--a specialty of author Barnett--will have children putting
their inferencing skills to work. . . . Ellis's subtle details are
gratifying--especially the grandmother's cozy pink house, the
book's beating heart. Wholly lovable."--The Horn Book Magazine
"[With] some pleasingly humorous touches along the way . . . Ellis'
gouache art is familiarly spare yet gem�tlich, picking up the
text's folkloric mood as the boy travels. [What Is Love?] could
lead to some interesting discussions about how we all define
love."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Barnett's story is profound and accessible, a tale infused with a
sense of adventure and a timeless quality. Carson Ellis'
illustrations add color and energy to the proceedings. Thanks to
her fanciful, detailed depictions, each character the boy
encounters has a distinct personality. This journey will inspire
readers to consider the book's central question and come up with
answers of their own."--BookPage, starred review
"Gouache paintings by Ellis (In the Half Room) give the story a
fairy tale atmosphere, and a sense of theater, too, as rakishly
costumed characters pose like actors on a stage. Barnett (A Polar
Bear in the Snow) injects humor by making the book's hero honest to
a fault. . . . Ellis's spreads . . . retain her distinctive look
throughout--an aesthetic perfectly suited to the tender moment when
the boy returns home to the person who answers his
question."--Publishers Weekly
"Lovely and lyrical . . . Flat gouache paintings provide the
perfect ethereal setting for the fairy tale-like story. . . . The
words and images work together to create layers of thought and
understanding, making [What Is Love?] rewarding to a wide range of
readers."--Booklist, starred review
"This poetic story appeals to a wide range of readers. . .
Together, the narrative and illustrations are well balanced. . .
Young children and their families will enjoy the blend of silliness
and beauty in this memorable depiction of one boy's quest to learn
more about love."--School Library Journal, starred review
"When a boy sets out to discover What Is Love?, many voices
respond, but he must find his own answers in this touching,
timeless affirmation of familial and familiar bonds."-- Shelf
Awareness, starred review
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