Happy Book Birthday
by award-winning
Gregory Barrington
(Harper Collins)
From award-winning COW BOY IS NOT A COWBOY author Gregory Barrington comes a twist on a fairytale in need of a serious retelling!
In this hilarious spin on the classic “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” story, Goldi meets a boisterous family of bears who destroy her home before she ever set foot on their doorstep.
It’s time for a new (and totally true) narrative that clears Goldi’s name once and for all.
Creator’s Spotlight:
Originally from Chicago, Gregory Barrington now lives at the foot of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado with his just-right family and four dogs that have noses that are too cold and breath that is too hot. While he has seen bears outside his front door, he has never let them into his house.
Gregory’s first book, COW BOY IS NOT A COWBOY (Harper Collins), was the winner of the thirtieth annual Colorado Book Award and received a starred review from School Library Journal.
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Happy Book Birthday
Revised Edition; Paperback
Written by Mary Batten
with
NYT-bestselling
illustrator
Thomas Gonzalez
(Peachtree )
Coming Dec. 20th!
Updated, well-researched STEM (SCIENCE) for upper elementary students
The first of two N/F companion titles—informative introductions to earth science—about animals and plants in extreme environments and how they are being affected by climate change—from the frozen world of Antarctica to the boiling hot vents at the bottom of the sea.
“Informative…fascinating… The text makes a compelling case for understanding and caring about Antarctica. Gonzalez’s illustrations provide an intriguing depiction of the setting…. The well-researched text and captivating illustrations work well to convey the importance of conservation.”
―SLJ
The ice is melting, and that is affecting not only Antarctica’s creatures but also people all over the world. Sure to spark a passion for conservation of this incredible habitat.
“…set against a backdrop of gorgeous Antarctic scenes created by Gonzalez.…the scenery is magnificent…”
―Kirkus
“Beautifully illustrated… Batten presents well-researched and clearly written text that includes enough detail to engage readers without overwhelming them…. Gonzalez’s double-page pictures present vivid scenes of windswept ice, dramatic skies, and seas teeming with life. This inviting volume provides a lively introduction to Antarctica and its unique ecosystem.”
―Booklist
“Thomas Gonzalez’s watercolor illustrations are lively and precise, helping to make this an enchanting, educational introduction to Antarctica’s biodiversity.”
―Foreword Reviews
Also available,
the companion volume:
Up next from Gonzalez at Peachtree:
The 2nd N/F collaboration with Sibert-award winning Suzanne Slade following:
The JLG title received three starred reviews, a Parents’ Choice Gold Award, and was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12.
(Coming 4/23)
Strange but true nonfiction filled with stunning illustrations, fascinating facts, and illuminating, elegant poetry—sidebars and back matter provide more information about octopuses and the specific species in the book.
Illustrator’s Spotlight:
Thomas Gonzalez has been drawing since he was a child in Havana, Cuba. A Spanish speaker, Thomas didn’t know the English language when he migrated with his family to the States, so it became even more natural to express himself in pictures.
Express and impress, we might add!
Gonzalez’s debut picture book, 14 COWS FOR AMERICA, received many starred reviews—SLJ described it as “exquisite”—and made several national bestseller lists, including the NYT, which hailed Gonzalez’s illustrations as “beautifully evocative.”
