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Publishers Weekly -It's rare to see children's poetry in translation in the U.S., making this volume a welcome addition to the category, from creators who are widely lauded in Europe. . . . Hole's photorealistic collage paintings, with elements of magical realism, form a strong partnership with [Lea's] spare, sophisticated text, which weaves elements of magic and delight in the natural world into the way children experience emotions.-

Publishers Weekly It's rare to see children's poetry in translation in the U.S., making this volume a welcome addition to the category, from creators who are widely lauded in Europe. . . . Hole's photorealistic collage paintings, with elements of magical realism, form a strong partnership with [Lea's] spare, sophisticated text, which weaves elements of magic and delight in the natural world into the way children experience emotions.

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Stian Hole is an acclaimed Norwegian author and artist. His children's books include Anna's Heaven and Night Guard (both Eerdmans), and he has also created book covers for readers of all ages. One summer evening, Stian saw a familiar fear in his oldest son's eyes: he was afraid of starting school. Soon Stian began writing the story that became Garmann's Summer.

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