Mique Moriuchi spent much of her childhood in Japan and currently lives in Cornwall, England. This is the first picture book she has illustrated.
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
"The light, soothing atmosphere created by the well-matched prayers and illustrations is deceptively simple, effectively conveying powerful images and a strong sense of comfort. (Picture book/religion. 3-6)"
An unusual, whimsical collection of 12 short prayers offers an imaginative approach with a patterned text and creative responses from the children narrating the prayers.
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Released: Jan. 1, 2011
"Short, simple and not too sweet. (index of first lines) (Picture book/religion. 2-7)"
A small trim size, cheerful colors and short prayers with just a few lines of text make this British import a fine choice as an introduction to prayer for younger children.
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POETRY
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The whimsical paint-and-collage pictures are just as engaging as the rhymes. (Picture book/nursery rhymes. 3-6)"
With the assistance of librarians, educators and other specialists, Wright has collected 22 poems and songs from around the world.
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FICTION
Released: Sept. 30, 2006
"With neither poignancy nor telling details, this attempt at the concept of love ultimately seems false—but it will probably sell like crazy. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The competent narrator in this companion piece to Talk Peace (2005) can tell time, identify trees and their leaves and even imagine crossing the ocean.
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POETRY
Released: May 1, 2005
"Nature red in tooth and claw" receives a disarmingly serene treatment in this posthumously published piece.
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