Patchwork

Patchwork
Matt de la Pena, Corinna Luyken
RRP:
NZ$ 37.00
Our Price:
NZ$ 29.60
Hardback
h287 x 236mm - 48pg
30 Aug 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781984813961
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From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child. In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Pena and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains- A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; andtoday' s quiet empath might be tomorrow' s great leader. Here' s a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages- Your story is still being written.
Praise for Patchwork: A Kids' Indie Next List Pick "The call to revel in the glorious patchwork that is ' us' blazes forth from this paean of acceptance. " -Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Celebrates [kids' ] capacity to explore and change . . . conveying the heartening idea that lives of meaning emerge . . . from ' mismatched scraps accumulated over time/ and stitched together/ into a kind of patchwork. ' " -Publishers Weekly "A poetic ode to possibility that' s perfect for readers who love de la Pena' s lyricism and Luyken' s effortlessly impressionistic art. " -BookPage "A celebration of children and what they may become as successful adults. " -School Library Journal
Matt de la Pena is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World, Carmela Full of Wishes, Love, and A Nation' s Hope- The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis, as well as a number of critically acclaimed young adult novels. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena. com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattdelapena.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781984813961
Published: 30 Aug 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 287mm
Width: 236mm
Pages: 48

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