PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Susan Verde is the bestselling author of I Am Yoga, I Am Peace, I Am Human, I Am Love, I Am One, I Am Courage, I Am Me, and The Museum, all illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, as well as the Feel-Good Fairy Tales books, illustrated by Jay Fleck, and Rock ’n’ Roll Soul, illustrated by Matthew Cordell. She teaches yoga and mindfulness to children and lives with her three children in East Hampton, New York. Juliana Perdomo is a Colombian illustrator and writer, with a background as a psychologist and art therapist. Her work is joyful and heartfelt, folkish, and a bit retro with a Latin touch. Perdomo lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her amazing son, Luca, her rocker partner, Iván, and a funny old dog named Menta.
"""Perdomo's digital art employs a sunny palette that reflects the joyful tone of the text... will be welcomed by anyone curious to see the world with fresh eyes."" -- ""Booklist"" ""Warm guidance. Verde is well established as a writer skilled at introducing concepts of mindfulness to young readers. Much good to see here.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" ""What's the difference between regarding something and truly seeing it?... Verde (the I Am series) answers this question via accessible examples that also introduce mindfulness techniques... Crisp, folk art-flavored digital illustrations skillfully move between observations straightforward and beyond... Bold colors and kinetic swirls of images help covey a sense of wonder in the everyday.""-- ""Publishers Weekly"""
