Cherries and Cherry Pits
Vera B. Williams
(Author)
Description
When Bidemmi starts to draw, her imagination takes off. Enter her world, look at her pictures, and watch her stories grow and grow. You will never forget her.
Product Details
Price
$7.99
$7.43
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Publish Date
April 29, 1991
Pages
40
Dimensions
9.06 X 8.52 X 0.13 inches | 0.34 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780688104788
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About the Author
Vera B. Williams began her career in children's books by illustrating Hooray for Me!, written by Remy Charlip with Lilian Moore. Her beloved A Chair for My Mother won multiple awards, including a Caldecott Honor, and "More, More, More," Said the Baby also received a Caldecott Honor. Vera B. Williams was the recipient of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award; she was awarded the 2009 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature; and she was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, shortly before this book was completed.
Reviews
"In this ingeniously executed series of stories within a story a young black child shares herself, her art, and cherries with the world. Watercolor illustrations perfectly complement the mood of the text." --"Kirkus Reviews"A fresh and imaginative book which exudes a respect for and understanding of children"--"School Library Journal"Profound as well as enchanting."--"Horn Book"A glowing tale about the transformational power of a child's creativity and love."--"Publishers Weekly
