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Almond - by Allen Say (Hardcover)

Almond - by  Allen Say (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The New Girl at school plays the violin so beautifully that Almond gets lost in the music, but she also feels sad because she does not know if she herself has any talent at all--until the school play, when with the encouragement of her mother, her teacher, and the New Girl, she finds she has a talent for acting.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Almond</i> is a breathtaking and evocative story about finding your talent from Caldecott Medalist Allen Say.</b><p></p><p>Everything changes for Almond Biggs when a new girl comes to school. The New Girl can play The Flight of the Bumblebee fast fast fast on her violin. And every day Almond sits and listens. Lost in the music, Almond wonders if she has her own unique gift. One special day, as Almond is watching the crows, circling and twirling in the wind, she realizes that she too can spread her wings and discovers the magic to being happy inside and out.</p><p>Allen Say's luminous artwork and emotionally powerful story help children discover the wondrous gift of being who they are.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Allen Say is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the highly acclaimed <i>Drawing from Memory</i>, <i>The Inker's Shadow</i>, and <i>The Favorite Daughter</i> (all published by Scholastic); the Caldecott Medal winner <i>Grandfather's Journey</i>; and the Caldecott Honor winner <i>The Boy of the Three-Year Nap</i>. He is known for his technical skill and varied style, and his books pay tribute to Japanese culture, as well as his own personal experiences. His many books include <i>Tree of Cranes</i>, <i>Under the Cherry Blossom Tree</i>, <i>Tea with Milk</i>, and <i>Erika-San</i>. He lives in Portland, Oregon. <br/> Allen Say is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the highly acclaimed <i>Drawing from Memory</i>, <i>The Inker's Shadow</i>, and <i>The Favorite Daughter</i> (all published by Scholastic); the Caldecott Medal winner <i>Grandfather's Journey</i>; and the Caldecott Honor winner <i>The Boy of the Three-Year Nap</i>. He is known for his technical skill and varied style, and his books pay tribute to Japanese culture, as well as his own personal experiences. His many books include <i>Tree of Cranes</i>, <i>Under the Cherry Blossom Tree</i>, <i>Tea with Milk</i>, and <i>Erika-San</i>. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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