| The Love Letter Contributor(s): Denise, Anika Aldamuy (Author), Cummins, Lucy Ruth (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0062741578 ISBN-13: 9780062741578 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Love & Romance - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mammals |
| Dewey: E |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10" W x 8.1" (0.84 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Friendship |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * An Indie Next List Pick * "Appealing illustrations combine with a timely message that one kind act can start a chain reaction of kindness. A sweet and far-from-cloying ode to love." --Kirkus Fall in love with this endearing and adorable picture book that illustrates how a little bit of heart goes a long way to making the world a better place. Hedgehog, Bunny, and Squirrel are best friends. One day, they each find a letter. But not just any letter... A love letter. My word My whiskers Aww, nuts Someone loves them. But who? The answer may surprise you Celebrated author Anika Aldamuy Denise and beloved illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins deliver this heartwarming tale about a wonderful mix-up that reminds us of the joys of friendship. Makes for a perfect Valentine's Day gift, or for any time you want to tell someone in your life how much you love them |
Contributor Bio(s): Denise, Anika Aldamuy: - Anika Aldamuy Denise, is the celebrated author of many picture books, including Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré; Starring Carmen!; Lights, Camera, Carmen!; and Monster Trucks. A tradition she began with her oldest daughter--of leaving short poems and love notes for each other to find--inspired her book The Love Letter. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, three children, and a very lovey kitty named Charlie. Visit Anika online at www.anikadenise.com. Cummins, Lucy Ruth: -Lucy Ruth Cummins made her author-illustrator debut with the ALA Notable picture book A Hungry Lion, or A Dwindling Assortment of Animals. She has also illustrated This Is Not a Valentine, written by Carter Higgins, and The Love Letter, written by Anika Aldamuy Denise, as well as wrote and illustrated Stumpkin. As a teenager, Lucy taught herself how to type on an old-fashioned typewriter with just her toes, and even wrote a few love letters this way! The youngest of six children, she was born in Canada, where she lived in an actual log cabin; she was raised in Upstate New York and currently lives with her little family in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at www.lucyruthcummins.squarespace.com. |