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Author: Jean Hanson ,
Launie Parry
Publisher: Bailiwick Press
Imprint: Bailiwick Press
ISBN: 9781934649275
ISBN 10: 1934649279
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 15 September 2017
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Temporarily unavailable
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Reviews
Featuring utterly charming and whimsical illustrations, Veronica Veetch is a Seussian frolic of dazzling, dancing, and unpredictable rhymes that is sure to delight young readers. With panache and aplomb, Veronica sorts out her friendship troubles in the most kindhearted and literary way. A nod to book lovers, readers, and librarians everywhere who often find their very best friends and adventures in the pages of books. -- Sarah Kostin, Youth Services Librarian, Bud Werner Memorial Library
Whimsical rhyme and joyful spunk make it impossible not to get caught up in Veronica's excitement as she side-steps hurtful words and swirls an invitation into the enchanting world of literature. The mixture of sketch and colored illustrations meld with spouts of higher-vocabulary to create a complexity without slamming doors on anyone. And that is the point. The treasure trove of knowledge and imagination knows no bounds and is open to everyone. - Tonja Drecker, Bookworm for Kids An ode to all things books and self-education, Veronica Veetch is a joy for children and adults alike. The scrapbook-like feel and unexpected beginning come together for an experience with plenty of lessons and tongue-twisting fun. Hanson achieves complexity that reaches for the profound while remaining accessible for all. - Abby Hargreaves, 24 Hour Library The 5,000 Friends of Veronica Veetch manages to warn against the perils of snap judgment and extol the wonders of friendly books in such beguiling rhyme that it doesn't seem like a lesson at all. In fact, what it seems like is pure joy. - Ann Patchett, beloved novelist and indie bookstore owner Featuring utterly charming and whimsical illustrations, Veronica Veetch is a Seussian frolic of dazzling, dancing, and unpredictable rhymes that is sure to delight young readers. With panache and aplomb, Veronica sorts out her friendship troubles in the most kindhearted and literary way. A nod to book lovers, readers, and librarians everywhere who often find their very best friends and adventures in the pages of books. - Sarah Kostin, Youth Services Librarian, Bud Werner Memorial Library
Author Information
Jean Hanson's essays and short stories for grown-ups have appeared in lots of magazines. A graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop, she has been recognized with a Pushcart Prize nomination, the Hackney Prize, and many other accolades. She lives in Colorado with thousands of ""friends"" and two clever cockatoos. Launie Parry is an award-winning graphic designer whose work has brought many books to life. This is the first book she has both designed and illustrated. Along with her two daughters and husband, she calls Fort Collins, Colorado, home.
