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Zusatztext Praise for the series: “Jocelyn's trademark collages are an important part of the four books. Appropriately! the clothing items are all clearly defined while usually being placed on a patterned or textured background. The background colors mirror the colors one normally sees during a particular season…. In addition to being a public library purchase! the Jocelyn quartet! if not received as a gift at baby showers! is a "must buy" by parents who want to introduce their very young children to the world of imagination contained in books.” Highly Recommended — Canadian Review of Materials Praise for Hannah’s Collections: “Tidy and temptingly tactile collages show the young heroine contemplating her many collections.… Pack rats should all be this artistic.” — Publishers Weekly Praise for Hannah and the Seven Dresses: “The vibrant collage art! using fabrics of every colour and texture is the perfect medium for this energetic story.” — Brandon Sun Informationen zum Autor Marthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. She has written nine picture books, one of which, Hannah’s Collections , was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award for Illustration, and six novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction, Mable Riley and How it Happened in Peach Hill . Jocelyn has also written a nonfiction account of the Foundling Hospital in London, England, entitled, A Home for Foundlings. She is the editor of two short story collections, Secrets and First Times . Marthe Jocelyn divides her time between New York and Stratford, Ontario. Klappentext What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors! textures! and patterns that make clothes a child's favorite pastime. Ready for Autumn displays a full wardrobe! introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes ! and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season. Zusammenfassung What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors! textures! and patterns that make clothes a child’s favorite pastime. Ready for Autumn displays a full wardrobe! introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes ! and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season. ...
