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I'm excited to host a cover reveal for Laura Purdie Salas' first fiction picture book!
I own a few of Laura's books. Do you recognize these? They are all wonderful and all poetry!
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| This time, Laura is branching out! |
Introducing Clover Kitty Goes to Kittygarden!
Coming this summer, you'll have the pleasure of reading all about Clover Kitty who goes off to Kittygarten only to discover that the classroom is too loud, other kitties get too close, and her teacher Ms. Snappytail doesn't smell good! Things are not "purrrrrfect" at all. For kids who are sensory sensitive and need some alone time, too, the story will be a feel-good one for them and will help others understand their classmates better, too. Hiroe Nakat's illustrations are filled with bright and colorful Kittygarten images.
You can find Laura at her website HERE.
You can find Hiroe Nakata HERE.
Oh, this is wonderful! So needed and timely. Thanks for sharing this news.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. I suspect it will be loved by many who teach those young ones! It's a darling book!
DeleteThank you, Linda:>)
DeleteThis sounds paws-itively great! I look forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteHa! You've got it right, Jane. It's full of clever kitty words! Very fun and thank you!
DeleteHehe--thanks, Jane!
DeleteThank you so much, Linda! Delighted that Clover Kitty could make her debut on your blog:>)
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted, too, Laura. You're very welcome. It was lots of fun to introduce it! Congratulations!
DeleteHow fun! I'm sure my "Kittygarteners" and I are going to love Clover Kitty! -- @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/
ReplyDeleteI imagine they will, too, Christie! It is going to be loved! Thank you!
DeleteSo excited to see this one! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, it's going to be loved, I'm sure!
DeleteOh this looks like a fabulous book... Having raised a sensory-sensitive kid, I know that a title like this would have been reassuring and helpful with some hard transitions. Bravo for filling that need, Laura!
ReplyDeleteYes, it will be good for those who want to see others understand their needs & for those who need to see that everyone has different needs. Thanks, Buffy!
DeleteLaura's Kittygarden tale sounds just what my granddaughter will enjoy. Thanks for sharing, Linda.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure she will, Carol. And you'll enjoy it, too! Thanks!
DeleteSo exciting that you've branched out into fiction, Laura. You're so meowerful! This looks adorable. Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great, Renee? I imagine you and your daughter will love this one!
DeleteCongratulations to Laura and Hiroe -- what an ADORABLE cover!!
ReplyDeleteYes, very fun, Shaye! Thanks!
DeleteSounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteIt is, Rose. Thanks!
DeleteI know this book is going to help a lot of kids! I can't wait to get a copy for my grandson!
ReplyDeleteI agree, Linda, in a variety of ways. Thank you!
DeleteI'm looking forward to Laura's "sensory sensitive" book, there sure aren't enough in this area around. Love the names of her characters, especially Ms. Snappytail–and the art too. Thanks for sharing it with us Linda, and Congrats Laura!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Michelle, a delight to share Laura's new book. It is going to become a favorite book, I'm sure, for those beginning "kittygarten" or just in the early grades.
DeleteThat looks like a great book to be released in the summer, and read at the beginning of the year. I think my favourite of her's is If You Were the Moon. It's a great looking cover, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Aaron, yes, a terrific one that will arrive this summer! I love If You Were the Moon, too!
DeleteFun cover, Laura! I can’t wait to see it in person. Thanks for sharing Linda!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Jennifer. Thanks for coming by! It's going to be a great book to read with young students.
DeleteBookspeak is definitely one of my favourite books by Laura - and I use that practically all the time in my booktalks when I was still teaching the course on multicultural children's lit. I hope I can introduce the course into my new university soonest. :)
ReplyDeleteI used it in the classroom, Myra. It is a wonderful book. Laura will be happy to read your comment! Thanks!
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