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"Italian-language edition originally published under the title: Avráo cura di te."--Colophon.
About the author
Maria Loretta Giraldo is a celebrated children's author who lives and works along the Brenta Riviera in Verona, Italy. Her children's books have been translated and published all over the world. She is a long-term artistic partner of Nicoletta Bertelle.
Nicoletta Bertelle is a celebrated children's book illustrator from Italy. Her picture books have won many awards, including a White Raven Award, and have inspired TV cartoons and theatrical performances.
Summary
Warm, vibrant illustrations combine with the steady reassurance “I’ll take care of you” to introduce children to the cycles of nature and the gift of nurturing.
A tiny seed finds itself lost in the world, but with care from the Sky, Earth, and Sun it grows up to be a beautiful apple tree. When the tree meets a bird in need of help, it offers its branches as shelter and shows little readers the magic of being cared for and taking care.
This comforting tale celebrates the harmonious relationship between birds and trees, reveals the quiet wonder of our ecosystems, and helps little readers appreciate the care they receive from their family and friends every day. In return, children will learn that they can care for others too and cultivate empathy and kindness.
With warm, colorful illustrations and a timely message of care and community, I’ll Take Care of You offers a soothing story before bedtime, or anytime on tough days.
Blue Dot Kids Press books are printed with vegetable inks on responsibly-sourced paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™. From the sale of every book, we donate to environmental causes through our membership with 1% for the Planet. Through our annual Earth Day Initiative with our partner One Tree Planted, readers have the opportunity to plant trees—over 1,000 trees planted to date!
Foreword
Annual Plant a Tree Initiative and promotion in partnership with bookstores, libraries, and parents for Earth Day; bookstore co-op available
Cross-marketing with One Tree Planted (186K+ Instagram)
National publicity campaign
Galleys available (physical and DRC via Edelweiss and Netgalley)
Earth Day Social media kit and coloring sheets available
Online and social media campaigns with book reviewers, parenting magazines
Bookseller and librarian outreach and special promotions
Simultaneous print and e-book publication
Featured title at key educational and library conferences, Featured title at educational and library presentations: School Library Journal and Booklist webcasts
Goodreads giveaways and Teachingbooks.net promotions
Presentations to regional bookselling associations and ABA’s Advance Access Program
Awards submissions
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“A quiet, comforting story about the giving and receiving of care.” —School Library Connections
Also by Nicoletta Bertelle:
Abracadabra!: The Magic of Trying"Encouraging children to take small, incremental steps to accomplish big tasks is an important lesson that is cheerfully presented in this optimistic picture book. —School Library Journal
“Striking colors in loose designs on white backgrounds calm young ones and invite them to apply the story to their situation.” —Seattle Book Review
