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 | Will You Carry Me?
Author: van Rossum, Heleen
Illustrator: van Harmelen, Peter
Country of Origin: Netherlands 
Ages: 3 - 5
Themes: Family, Imaginary Play
Paperback $3.99
 Awards:- Children's Book Sense Pick
- New York Magazine Top 5 Books for Summer Reading
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"This simple story of a familiar plaint is charmingly carried out in capricious scenes featuring a clever mom and a cute kid. A universal experience that will have both toddlers and parents grinning, turning the plea for "carry me" into playful fun." - Kirkus Reviews
"Van Rossum’s crisp, engaging text is a model of economy, while van Harmelen’s fluid ink lines give Mommy (who wears a mod, navel-baring ensemble) a wacky balletic grace; her wiry limbs and expressive face (especially her glee after hitting on yet another idea to distract Thomas) augment the upbeat watercolors’ visual punch lines. To underscore the infectious fun of Mommy’s ingenuity, van Harmelen also adds a growing panoply of fanciful hangers-on – a blue kangaroo, a snorkel-outfitted boy carting a fish tank on his aquatic-themed bicycle – who seem to represent toys come alive. It all adds up to a lovely confection, and one that may just inspire some similarly creative walks home." - Publishers Weekly
"The succinct and bright text is perfectly matched by the light, sparkling art and expressive faces on the frizzy-haired mom and sweet child. Parents (who may pick up tips for the next time they are in this situation) and toddlers will enjoy this refreshing romp." - School Library Journal
"The prose is sweet, and the illustrations are impeccable. This book, to me, is one of the best children's books I've had the privilege to read this year, or, quite possibly, one of the best books of any genre that I've read this year...this book should be a staple on every home, school, and library shelf, as well as the coffee tables of every person that has or loves children. Very highly recommended!" - For Immediate Release
"Peter van Harmelen's palette reminds me of fruity sorbet..." - Bees Knees Reads
"...educational and entertaining." - Random Notes from a Military Wife
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-933605-22-7
PAPERBACK ISBN-10: 1-933605-22-7 |
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