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    The Reader

    Written by Amy Hest

    Illustrated by Lauren Castillo

    Ages: 4-8 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Two Lions | ISBN-13: 978-0761461845

    In this timeless picture book, a new reader trudges through deep snow with a mysterious suitcase in tow. He has something important to share with his faithful companion, who bolts ahead to wait at the top of a tall hill. Our small hero climbs higher and higher, until finally, he is there, too. Then he opens his suitcase— click, click—and soon the only sound in the world is the sound of the reader reading their very favorite book to the very last page… the very last word.

    Book by Lauren Castillo
    The Reader Illustration copyright © 2012 by Lauren Castillo

    Amy Hest’s spare evocative text is a true celebration of new readers and good friends everywhere, while Lauren Castillo’s pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations, with their bold saturated colors against winter white, perfectly capture the wonder and delight of this magical day.

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    About the Author

    Amy Hest‘s many acclaimed children’s books include the New York Times bestseller Kiss Good Night. A three-time winner of the prestigious Christopher Award, she lives in New York City. She claims to have absolutely no hidden talents, unless you count an uncanny interest in coffee ice cream and certain dogs in the Wheaten Terrier or Airedale family. Amy likes to take long walks (in the city), ride a bike (in the city), and swim (also in the city). She likes movies and reading, of course! For more information, visit her website at http://amyhest.com/.

    About the Illustrator

    Lauren Castillo grew up in small town Maryland, but now spends her time in the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, writing and illustrating books for children. She likes exploring the city, daydreaming in parks, doodling in cafes, and spying cute dogs on the street. Visit her website at www.laurencastillo.com and her blog at laurencastillo.blogspot.com. Drop by and say “hello” any time!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    27 Comments

    1. YvonneJ on

      I love picture books and sharing them with the children at our library. This book would be great for the January “winter reads” display that I am planning.

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    6. Melody on

      New to the reading to children scene BUT I am here to stay… reading to my grandson!! Excited to see all the book giveaways! Thanks

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    14. Desiree Trott on

      My daughter is too little yet, but I’m trying to build her a library she can appreciate as she gets past board books.

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    19. Rhonda P. on

      Brings winter to life! We do not get snow here in South Texas, so the illustrations in this book would give our students a sense of what it is like. Thank you for the opportunity!

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    25. Linda Kish on

      This looks like a very cute book. I think kids should have books available to them beginning at an early age to develop a love of reading.

      lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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