The Blue Pickup

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Product Details
Price
$19.99  $18.59
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publish Date
Pages
40
Dimensions
10.6 X 9.5 X 0.6 inches | 1.05 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780063159877

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About the Author

Natasha Tripplett lives in Northern California, where she writes from a treehouse perched in a sycamore tree. Natasha is a Jamaican Jewish American author who is passionate about cultural representation in children's literature. She bubbles with excitement over antiques, chocolate, coffee on the front porch, and cozy movie nights in front of the fireplace with her husband and four children. You can visit her at natashabooks.com.

Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating beautiful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. She has a BA from Rider University and received her MFA in painting from the New York Studio School. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and two sons. Books Monica has illustrated include Build a House, My Name Is a Story, Thank a Farmer, and more.

Reviews

A love letter to hard work and shared legacy. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A vibrant celebration of intergenerational connection, community, and the joy of a spin around the neighborhood, this cheerful picture book also has a sweet message about holding tight to old items and traditions, recognizing that everyday wear and tear (of both things and people) means a life well lived. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

[A]n affectionate intergenerational story about "the importance of taking care of old and forgotten things" as well as learning "just the right tools" to move forward. -- Publishers Weekly

In Tripplett's charming debut picture book, [this] warm intergenerational friendship shows that a purposeful partnership can revitalize treasured memories as well as machines. -- Booklist

"A beautiful celebration of the bond between a grandfather and his grandchild, and the importance of preserving the past through storytelling" -- School Library Journal