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With more enticing collage art and sparkling rhyme from the creators of
Snow Days, a preschooler¿s celebration of sunny weather and all the activities it makes possible.
About the author
Deborah Kerbelis the author of several picture books, including
Snow Days,
When Molly Drew Dogs, and the award-winning
Sun Dog, as well as novels for middle grade and young adult readers. Born in London, England, she moved to Canada at the age of two and went on to attend the University of Western Ontario. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Governor General¿s Literary Award, the Canadian Library Association YA Book of the Year, and the Manitoba Young Reader¿s Choice Award. Deborah lives in Thornhill, Ontario, with her husband, two book-loving children, and a schnoodle named Alfredo.
Summary
With more enticing collage art and sparkling rhyme from the creators of Snow Days, a preschooler’s celebration of sunny weather and all the activities it makes possible.
Foreword
- 5,000-copy print run
- Featured in the May 2021 Booklist Picture Books webinar
- Pitch to major review media, including The New York Times, The Horn Book Magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal
- Featured at virtual and in-person conferences with the Publisher Spotlight booth
- Targeted marketing to major review centers, influential bloggers, and major library system selectors
- Classroom guide for educators
- Promotion on social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest
- E-newsletter promotion
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Praise for Sunny Days
2021 CBC Books "16 books for kids and young adults to read this fall" selection
★ "These charming couplets about fun in the sun will have their appeal to lap sitters...With its padded cover, rounded corners, and thick pages, this eye-catching yet simple look at sunshine will suit all collections that serve toddlers."—School Library Journal Starred Review
"Simple rhyming couplets create a playful, upbeat tone...A vivid color palette bursting with highly saturated hues pairs well with collage to create richly layered scenes that will capture young readers' interest."—Kirkus Reviews
"Kerbel's brief rhyming couplets—one per spread—capture the feeling of the sun throughout the day and from spring through the heat of summer....Sato's bright, peaceful collages...add texture, pattern, and the feeling of three dimensions to the visual mix."—Publishers Weekly
“The text carries the reader from morning until bedtime, adding a reflection of the reader's own summer days. A durable design, bright colors, and rhyming text make this a good pick for the youngest of readers.”—YA Books Central
“The seasons and the connection with nature, as well as the children’s activities, spill over the double-page spreads and will delight readers. Three-dimensionality and abundant use of fabric bring these colourful, child-centered illustrations to life. Sunny Days is a cheerful book chockful of sunshine and joy.”—Canadian Children’s Booknews
“This book for three to five year olds shows all that is wonderful about summer and embracing the weather...So beautiful and so much detail.”—Book Time
“The rhymes may seem simple but there is a richness in Deborah Kerbel's take on what children experience in the sun...The quality of Miki Sato's artwork infuses Sunny Days with more than just warmth and light; it also gives a sense of place and pursuit.”—CanLit for Little Canadians
“Readers who love sweet rhyming books or those who enjoy Snow Days will likely adore Sunny Days.”—Fab Book Reviews
“[A] beautiful children’s book!”—Jill’s Book Blog
