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A picture book about the changes of growing up and the love passed on through families, as told by a little girl's teddy bear companion.
About the author
After receiving degrees in French education and Creative Writing,
Michelle Nott moved to France, where she earned an M.A. in French with a concentration in Surrealism. When her family moved to Belgium, she was inspired to write stories in English for her daughters. Michelle currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and two daughters.
Teddy, Let's Go! is her debut picture book.
Nahid Kazemi is a visual artist and author-illustrator with a master's degree in painting from the Tehran University of Art. She has published more than sixty children's books and has received awards for her illustrations in Iran, Canada, and China, as well as nominations for the Canadian Governor General's Literary Award and the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. She has also taught art and has exhibited her work in Iran, France, Italy, the UK, Lebanon, and Serbia. She lives in Montreal.
Summary
A beloved teddy bear, stuffed with love, tells a deeply felt and tenderly observed story of growing up and the new sibling experience.Teddy and My are made for each other—literally in the case of Teddy, a bear lovingly stitched and stuffed by Grandma for her newborn granddaughter. From eating mushy vegetables to playing with blocks, Teddy is there every step of the way as the baby grows older. Even as the little girl goes to school and makes new friends, she can always count on Teddy for playtime, comfort, and friendship.
As she leaves early childhood behind, My comes to rely on Teddy less and less. But Teddy still has an important role to play in My’s life. In an act of welcome and tremendous love, My decides to give Teddy to her newborn baby brother, who needs Teddy just as much now as she once did.
Foreword
- Cover reveal on social media. Instagram and newsletter promotion to Enchanted Lion’s significant social media following (40k on Instagram, 10k newsletter list).
- Advance review mailing to PW, Kirkus, SLJ, NYT, WSJ, etc.
- Outreach to bloggers and reviewers with picture book focus.
- Special interest: parenting, child development, socio-emotional learning (SEL).
- Promotion focused on network of independent bookstores (special mailing + outreach).
- Debut author Michelle Nott for virtual promotion and local events in North Carolina.
