Come With Me
$33.90
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
27 November 2017
Summary
“Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a powerful message- What we do matters.”
When the news reports are flooded with tales of hatred and fear, a girl asks her papa what she can do to make the world a better place. “Come with me,” he says. Hand-in-hand, they walk to the subway, tipping their hats to those they meet. The next day, the girl asks her mama what she can do-her mama says, “Come with me,” and together they set out for the grocery, because one person do…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781524739058 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1524739057 |
| Author: | Holly M. McGhee, Pascal Lemaître |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 27 November 2017 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 213mm x 10mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for Come With Me:
A New York Times Bestseller
A 2018 Finalist for the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award – Picture Book
A 2018 Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book
“Together, the words and pictures work seamlessly to deliver a powerful message: What we do matters.”—R. J. Palacio, The New York Times
“This lovely picture book … offers smaller children a gentle, encouraging, age-appropriate response to disturbing news reports.”—The New York Times
“Inspired by the 9⁄11 attacks in the States and the bombings in Brussels in early 2017, this book tackles a tough subject with honesty, gentleness, and a call to action. Let’s all try to do the same.”—Publishers Weekly ShelfTalker
“[A]n emotionally rich proclamation about not giving into fear.”—Publishers Weekly
“Teaching children that they can make a difference by being ‘brave, gentle, strong – and kind’ in their daily lives is a powerful message. This title could be used with others to spark those important discussions with children and adults.”—School Library Journal
About The Author
Holly M. McGhee
Holly M. McGhee is the author of the middle-grade novel, Matylda, Bright & Tender. She has also written picture books and a chapter-book series under the pen name Hallie Durand, including Mitchell’s License and Mitchell Goes Bowling. A literary agent too, she lives with her family in Maplewood, New Jersey.
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