Fr. 24.90

Ripening Time

English · Hardback

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"A young girl waits with growing anticipation for plantains to ripen so her mother can prepare them for Sunday dinner"--

About the author










Patrice Gopo is the child of Jamaican immigrants and was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. She is an award-winning essayist and author of the picture book All the Places We Call Home. Patrice lives with her family in North Carolina, where one taste of fried plantains immediately takes her back to some of the sweetest moments in her childhood. Visit patricegopo.com to learn more.
Carlos Vélez Aguilera is a professional illustrator and graduate of the National School of Plastic Arts at the National University Autonomous of Mexico. He has illustrated for books, magazines, and animation projects, including his own authored book, Salón Destino. He works in pencil and ink to create sketches and character studies, then colors his work digitally.


Summary

This beautifully written and evocative story is a gorgeous depiction of how food can draw a parent and child together, and a touching reminder that some of the sweetest rewards in life are worth the wait.

Product details

Authors Patrice Gopo
Assisted by Carlos Vélez Aguilera (Illustration)
Publisher Workman
 
Languages English
Age Recommendation ages 4 to 7
Product format Hardback
Released 24.06.2025
 
EAN 9781546005391
ISBN 978-1-5460-0539-1
No. of pages 32
Dimensions 244 mm x 238 mm x 14 mm
Weight 360 g
Subjects Children's and young people's books

JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Family / General, Picture storybooks

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