Ming and Her Poppy

Author: Sullivan, Deirdre

Edition: Illustrated

Format: Picture Book

Number Of Pages: 32

Details:

The stunning companion story to Ming Goes to School. Ming and Poppy’s journey takes them over sidewalk cracks and dancing shadows, past honking horns and crowded crosswalks. They greet old friends and make new ones, while sharing stories, secrets, and the sting of painful words. And sometimes, a sweet treat, too. In this companion story to Ming Goes to School, Deirdre Sullivan’s gentle text paired with Maja Löfdahl’s soft, rich water color illustrations explores the special bond between family members as Poppy and Ming slow down and appreciate life’s simple moments. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1

— This gentle companion story to Ming Goes to School features the little girl spending time with her grandfather throughout the seasons. The work shines with the love between the characters and the comfortable familiarity of a routine. The minimalistic, poetic text informs readers that "Ming and Poppy know their way" as they ride the bus, tell each other stories, visit the park, make new friends, and relish treats at their traditional eating spot. The text is understated, leaving plenty of room for the luminous watercolor illustrations to tell the story. The stark white backgrounds allow the impressionistic paintings to draw the eye clearly to Ming and her grandfather, who generally appear in the foreground in sharper focus than their surroundings. With just a few strokes of her brush, Löfdahl depicts Ming's mood, whether she is joyfully playing in the leaves, feeling sad about being left out by the older girls, or smiling broadly as she makes a new friend. And always, Poppy is there, her companion, friend, guide, and protector as she shares her delights, hears stories, and enjoys all that the big, diverse city has to offer. VERDICT Young readers will enjoy this deceptively simple story of the deep relationship between a little girl and her grandfather, and will likely ask for Ming's other adventures. Best shared one-on-one and in small group settings.— Amy Lilien-Harper, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT

Reviews:

“The work shines with the love between the characters and the comfortable familiarity of a routine. . . . The text is understated, leaving plenty of room for the luminous watercolor illustrations to tell the story. . . . Young readers will enjoy this deceptively simple story of the deep relationship between a little girl and her grandfather, and will likely ask for Ming’s other adventures.”

— School Library Journal

"Following Ming Goes to School (2016), the little girl is back for another subtle journey through the year's seasons. Their loving relationship is evident in the sketchy line-and-watercolor illustrations . . . Lovely and quiet, this is a book to savor again and again."

— Kirkus Reviews

“The work shines with the love between the characters and the comfortable familiarity of a routine. . . . The text is understated, leaving plenty of room for the luminous watercolor illustrations to tell the story. . . . Young readers will enjoy this deceptively simple story of the deep relationship between a little girl and her grandfather, and will likely ask for Ming’s other adventures.”

— School Library Journal

"Following Ming Goes to School (2016), the little girl is back for another subtle journey through the year's seasons. Their loving relationship is evident in the sketchy line-and-watercolor illustrations . . . Lovely and quiet, this is a book to savor again and again."

— Kirkus Reviews

About the Author:

Deirdre Sullivan is the author of Ming Goes to School. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband, four daughters, and a sweet black lab. You can visit her online at www.deirdrecsullivan.com. Maja Löfdahl grew up in Sweden, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. She studied painting at Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design in London. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with her husband and three daughters....

EAN: 9781510729438

Release Date: 17-10-2017

Languages: English

Item Note: Great shape- pages are unmarked and sharp. Hardcover Used - Like New Ships fast! 2017Illustrated

Item Condition: UsedLikeNew

Binding: Hardcover