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Joy - by Yasmeen Ismail (Hardcover)

Joy - by  Yasmeen Ismail (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again?"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Oh, boy! Oh, boy! A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again?</b> <p/>A bouncy kitten loves to play. She scampers from the bed where her mother sleeps. She wriggles and races all through the room, chasing her ball of yarn, until -- TRIP, TRIP, SLIP, FLIP! OH, NO! A romp with a big blue dog sends the kitten tumbling! Who can make things better again? Award-winning author-illustrator pair Yasmeen Ismail and Jenni Desmond celebrate the love between a parent and a little one with this buoyant, rhythmic read-aloud. Simple, playful language captures the kitten's irresistible energy, while cheerful mixed-media illustrations create a cozy world for all the adorable action. RUN, RUN, FUN, FUN. This story is pure joy.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Uncluttered, white backgrounds; clear, colorful details; a buoyant protagonist; and a spirited text make this a perfect choice for one-on-one or group sharing. A satisfying, full-fledged story that deftly accommodates the short attention spans and kinetic needs of young listeners.<br>--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) <p/>Rhyming text and onomatopoeia (like "Jingle jangle, wriggle wrangle, in a tangle") are fun to vocalize as readers cheerfully witness Joy's antics. Acting much like any toddler, the gray-and-black tabby knows no fear until she has a slight accident and requires a bit of comforting...After receiving just the right amount of cuddling, Joy's energy ramps right back up--"Oh, boy! Oh, boy!"--and she's back to her spirited explorations. This delightful kitten will charm readers of any age.<br>--Booklist (starred review) <p/>Feather-light artwork by Desmond (<i>The Elephant</i>) comprises dashes of bright color (the laundry), feathery green leaves (of houseplants), and strong, simple forms (of big dog and cat), which invite readers to follow cause-and-effect trails while underscoring the healing power of parental attention.<br>--Publishers Weekly <p/>Simple, adorable illustrations and rhythmic text engage readers from the start. Adults will certainly recognize the lovable toddler-like chaos the young kitten creates, and the aloof posture of the other two pets. This charming book will make its way into story hours, and is a recommended purchase for most libraries.<br>--School Library Journal<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Yasmeen Ismail</b> is an award-winning author, illustrator, and animator whose debut children's book, <i>Time for Bed, Fred!, </i>was named a<i> New York Times</i> Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year and the V&A Illustration Award winner. She is the author-illustrator of <i>Christmas for Greta and Gracie</i> and many other books for children. Yasmeen Ismail lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, their toddler, and Betty the cat. <p/><b>Jenni Desmond</b> is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books have been translated into more than twenty languages. In 2016, she was a Maurice Sendak Fellowship recipient. She is the illustrator of <i>On the Night of the Shooting Star </i>by Amy Hest and the author-illustrator of<i> Albert's Tree, </i>among many other books for children<i>. </i>Jenni Desmond lives in East London with her husband and their daughter.

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