Overview
A young girl looks out on the world from her favorite chair in this “quiet meditation on the sweet delight of simply observing the changing world” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) by award-winning poet and New York Times bestselling author Rio Cortez. In the morning, a young child opens her eyes, and, after one biiiiig streeeeetch, heads straight for her favorite place in the house: the blue velvet chair. Perched from the chair set by the living room window, the child daydreams about each season of the year and the changes that come with them. A now-snowy roof was once pelted by the slick rain of spring showers. Icy windows will once again transform into conveyors of sunshine and warmth against her skin. And just as the seasons change, the child will continue to change too. But one thing will always remain the same: the coziness of the blue velvet chair.
Full Product Details
Author: Rio Cortez ,
Aaron Marin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Imprint: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 27.90cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9781665912594
ISBN 10: 1665912596
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 28 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
""A gentle look at constant change narrated from a comfortingly anchored place."" -- <I>Publishers Weekly</I>
""The book hits the perfect note of familiarity and wonder... Viewers will delight in the little girl’s perspective and pointing out what they see, making for a perfect lapsit in a comfy chair with their own grown-up."" -- <I>BCCB</I> ""A gentle look at constant change narrated from a comfortingly anchored place."" -- <I>Publishers Weekly</I> ""A quiet meditation on the sweet delight of simply observing the changing world."" -- <I>Kirkus Reviews</I>, STARRED REVIEW
Author Information
Rio Cortez is the New York Times bestselling author of picture book The ABCs of Black History and adult poetry collection Golden Ax, which was longlisted for the 2022 National Book Award in poetry and the PEN Open Book Award. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, she now lives, writes, and works in Harlem, New York. Aaron Marin has worn many hats in the past, holding positions as an officer in the Navy, a classically trained chef, and a summer camp baker. More recently, he returned to his childhood passion of illustration and now works as an illustrator and editorial artist in upstate New York. When not doodling new ideas, he likes to read a good book in a big comfy chair. See more of his work at Aaron-Marin.com.
