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I just adore reading a new, bright and bold picture book with my girls. It is opening a whole new world and journey with each one. Not only is there a story to be told but awesome pictures to go along with it. Peter Paper Press presents three heartwarming picture books that are sure to entertain little ones: All the Lost Things by Kelly Canby, No Yeti Yet by Mary Ann Fraser, and Mina’s White Canvas by Hyeon-Ju Lee.
Author Kelly Canby makes her picture book debut with All the Lost Things, for ages 4-8, an inspirational tale about the healing power of hope.
Olive is the only spark of color in her otherwise drab world, but her city’s sour disposition never crushes her resilient spirit. One day, as she’s out for a walk, a mysterious noise from a nearby manhole piques her curiosity, leading her to an underground world full of boxes and boxes of the city’s lost things?from keys and dolls to dreams and courage. Inspired, Olive grabs a scoop of memory for her granddad, who always loses his glasses, some eyesight for her father, though he hasn?t completely lost his yet, and most important of all?a great big jar of ?hope,? which she spreads across the city, bringing color and joy back to its occupants and showing young readers that even the smallest person can make the world a better place.?With a combination of engaging art, playful language, and an uplifting message, this buoyant tale will delight readers of all ages.
Mary Ann Fraser, author of over 60 critically acclaimed children’s books, charms readers yet again with No Yeti Yet, for ages 4-8, a playful tale of brotherly love and childhood mischief.
On a snowy winter day, two brothers set out on a quest to find a Yeti. As they skate and sled their way across the landscape?unwittingly helped along by the Yeti they seek?the eldest brother patiently answers question after question, teaching his younger brother everything he knows about the mysterious monster. Parents will recognize the unique relationship between an older and younger sibling in the boys? endearing banter. The short and snappy dialogue will keep young readers engaged to the very end, when the boys finally come face-to-face with the furry creature and an unexpected twist turns the littlest brother into the teacher, as he befriends the Yeti and shows his frightened big brother that it’s not really a monster after all.?Parents will appreciate the underlying message that you can?t judge a book by its cover, while children will delight in reading this charming tale all year long.
Hyeon-Ju Lee makes her picture book debut with Mina’s White Canvas, for ages 4-8, a cheerful tale about the transformative power of imagination.
Mina is tired of her dreary, colorless world, so she sets out with a magical crayon to make her mark on its blue and white canvas. Along the way, Mina meets several forest creatures who need her help: she uses her crayon to draw a ladder so Grandfather Woodpecker can climb down from his tree, creates a door for Mr. Bear to escape his cave, and makes socks for Miss Frog so that she can join in the winter fun. By the end of the day, Mina has not only brightened the gloomy forest with her kindness and creativity, she’s forged new friendships and formed lasting memories.?Lee’s gentle story shows young readers the power of thinking outside the box, and their own boundless potential to make the world a happier place. Parents will love reading this uplifting tale with their own artistic children on gray winter days, encouraging them to use their talents to reimagine the world and connect with the people around them.
These full color books with their bright, bold and beautiful illustrations are sure to get your child’s attention as you read them. Each of these books remind one about the power of a child’s imagination!
