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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Erika Lynne Jones , Erika Lynne JonesPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780063234239ISBN 10: 0063234238 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 08 July 2025 Recommended Age: From 4 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsA gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere. Jones' painted, mixed-media, cut-paper figures and objects are bold and inviting. An affirming, multigenerational story about just how tricky it can be to speak up. -- Kirkus Reviews Jones's vibrant mixed-media illustrations bring warmth and humor to this relatable family story. Themes of self-expression, family dynamics, and compromise make this a standout read for young audiences. Fans of Vanessa Brantley-Newton's Grandma's Purse and Oge Mora's Thank You, Omu! will find much to love here. VERDICT A warm and empowering story about finding one's voice while celebrating the love of family. Highly recommended. -- School Library Journal (starred review) A gentle yet powerful lesson for people pleasers everywhere. Jones' painted, mixed-media, cut-paper figures and objects are bold and inviting. An affirming, multigenerational story about just how tricky it can be to speak up. -- Kirkus Reviews Zara's narration reads as authentically age-appropriate, making the book an easy readaloud choice, where adults and kids can take turns based on the child's reading abilities. Each spread [has] a lively tactility. Excellent character designs. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Author InformationErika Lynne Jones is an author and illustrator of children's books who has a lot of fun making cut paper collages to tell stories that bring children joy. She is also the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice, and Black Girls, written by Dominique Furukawa. Erika grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and now lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three daughters. Erika, invites you to visit her and Zara at erikalynnejones.com. Erika Lynne Jones is an author and illustrator of children's books who has a lot of fun making cut paper collages to tell stories that bring children joy. She is also the illustrator of The Loud Librarian, written by Jenna Beatrice, and Black Girls, written by Dominique Furukawa. Erika grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and now lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three daughters. Erika, invites you to visit her and Zara at erikalynnejones.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |