| All the Places to Love Contributor(s): MacLachlan, Patricia (Author), Wimmer, Michael (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060210982 ISBN-13: 9780060210984 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1994 Annotation: A little boy recounts all the special places on his family's farm. Eli knows that no matter where the rest of his life takes him, all the places to love are right here, connected to the land. MacLachlan's moving text is paired with stunning full-color illustrations that capture the simple beauty of farm life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life - Juvenile Fiction | Lifestyles - Country Life - Juvenile Fiction | Family - Multigenerational |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 92000794 |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 9.34" W x 11.4" (0.89 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Demographic Orientation - Rural |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 11351 Reading Level: 3.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A picture book celebration of love by the Newbery Medal-winning author, Patricia MacLachlan, with luminous paintings by Mike Wimmer. Within the sanctuary of a loving family, baby Eli is born and, as he grows, learns to cherish the people and places around him, eventually passing on what he has discovered to his new baby sister, Sylvie: "All the places to love are here . . . no matter where you may live." This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for parents of a new baby. "This loving book will be something to treasure.' -Booklist The quiet narrative is so intensely felt it commands attention. . . . a lyrical celebration. -Kirkus Reviews |
Contributor Bio(s): Wimmer, Michael: - Mike Wimmer is the illustrator of a number of highly acclaimed picture books, including All the Places to Love, written by Patricia MacLachlan, and Train Song, written by Diane Siebert. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.MacLachlan, Patricia: - Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless novels for young readers, including Newbery Medal winner Sarah, Plain and Tall; Word After Word After Word; Kindred Souls; The Truth of Me; The Poet's Dog; and My Father's Words. She is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily. She lives in Williamsburg, Massachusetts. |