| Blueberry Girl Contributor(s): Gaiman, Neil (Author), Vess, Charles (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060838086 ISBN-13: 9780060838089 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Bestselling author Gaiman wrote this story of a much-loved baby who grows into a blessed young woman especially for his friend musician Tori Amos, who was about to become the mother of a little girl. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance - Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes) |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2006100441 |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 10.1" W x 10" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Neil Gaiman comes an affirming poem for unconventional, powerful, growing daughters at any age. A much-loved baby grows into a young woman: brave, adventurous, and lucky. Exploring, traveling, bathed in sunshine, surrounded by the wonders of the world. What every new parent or parent-to-be dreams of for her child, what every girl dreams of for herself. Neil Gaiman and beloved illustrator Charles Vess turn a wish for a new daughter into a book that celebrates the glory of growing up: a perfect gift for girls embarking on all the journeys of life, for their parents, and for everyone who loves them. This beautiful picture book is a lovely graduation or baby shower gift. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vess, Charles: - Charles Vess's work has graced the pages of numerous publications and has been exhibited internationally. Some of his other books include Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, a circle of cats and Seven Wild Sisters with Charles de Lint, a new edition of Peter Pan, and The Ladies of Grace Adieu with Susanna Clarke. His awards include a Mythopoeic, Ink Pot, two Chesley, two World Fantasy, and two Eisner awards. Gaiman, Neil: -Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, and The Graveyard Book. Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. Originally from England, he now lives in America. |