The Ring Bearer
by
Floyd Cooper
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0399167404
ISBN-13
9780399167409
Publisher
Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint
Philomel Books,U.S.
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 4th, 2017
Print length
32 Pages
Weight
364 grams
Dimensions
20.30 x 29.40 x 1.10 cms
Product Classification:
General fiction (Children's / Teenage)Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage)Personal & social issues (Children's / Teenage)Personal & social issues: family issues (Children's / Teenage)Personal & social issues: divorce, separation, family break-up (Children's / Teenage)
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Jackson's mama's getting married, and Jackson's going to be the ring bearer - but what if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who's nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding.
Mama’s getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.
Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She’s supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson’s not sure she’s taking her job as seriously as she should.
In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who''s nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life’s big changes.
Praise for The Ring Bearer:
"Throughout, Cooper''s softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family''s life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews
"Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--Booklist
"Children will identify readily with Jackson’s fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal
"Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book
Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She’s supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson’s not sure she’s taking her job as seriously as she should.
In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who''s nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life’s big changes.
Praise for The Ring Bearer:
"Throughout, Cooper''s softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family''s life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews
"Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--Booklist
"Children will identify readily with Jackson’s fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal
"Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book
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