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You are the loveliest / Hans & Monique Hagen ; illustrated by Marit Törnqvist ; translated by David Colmer.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Dutch Publisher: Montclair : Levine Querido, [2022]Description: 46 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781646141289
  • 1646141288
Uniform titles:
  • Jij bent de liefste. English
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "A translated book of poems for children that explore life, love, and feeling from a child's perspective, with accompanying illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "Sometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can't find the words to express them. How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it's like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder." -- inside front jacket flap.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 839.311 H143 Available 33111011285612
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can't find the words to express them.



How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it's like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day.



These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder.



Marit Törnqvist is their brilliant partner, spreading gorgeous color and heartfelt imagery across these pages. If you want a sneak peek at what we mean, turn to the sunflower spread on page thirty, and feel...yourself smile.





P R A I S E



★ "A symbiotic, child-affirming union of poignant verse and charming illustrations: lovely, indeed."

-- Kirkus (starred)



"A contemplative gem"

-- Booklist



"This beautifully translated, poetic story gives young readers a unique understanding of the intricacies and range of human emotions."

-- School Library Journal

Ages 3-9. Levine Querido.

Grades K-1. Levine Querido.

Originally published in the Netherlands by Querido, ©2020.

"A translated book of poems for children that explore life, love, and feeling from a child's perspective, with accompanying illustrations"-- Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can't find the words to express them. How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it's like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder." -- inside front jacket flap.

Text in English, translated from Dutch.

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