Magic Little Words
Collages of paper scraps and varied materials like lace work with pencil and crayon shading to provide depth, texture and a sense of whimsy. Two sketched characters play out the emotions of each scene, connecting the abstract text to concrete situations. This small-format book makes a great gift: while the words will be familiar, the text offers refreshing, enlightening new ways of looking at them.
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SKU: 194540n0nn1nWWW | ISBN: 9781771471060
"The seemingly hastily sketched and quickly snipped-out characters have a charming sense of impermanence, as if a gust of wind could wisp them away at any moment... Beautiful phrasing to be sure." - Kirkus Reviews
"Most children know the 'magic words' to say, but do they really know what they mean? This poetic tale tackles the question with excellent results." - Booklist
"A real winner." - Spirituality and Practice
"[An] engaging picture book...inventive illustrations." - Booklist
"Thoughtful and satisfying." - The National Reading Campaign
"Most children know the 'magic words' to say, but do they really know what they mean? This poetic tale tackles the question with excellence results...a first purchase for most collections." - School Library Journal
"Beautiful phrasing." - Kirkus Reviews
"This whimsical book will be read and reread...highly recommended." - Canadian Review of Materials
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens, 2015
Publication date
April 15, 2015
Number of pages
24
Curriculum
Language Arts
Lexile® Level
220L
Interest age
From 3 to 7