In My Heart: A Book of Feelings

Name: In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
Brand: Abrams Appleseed
SKU: SP-9781419713101
Price: 15.05 USD
Availability: InStock

$15.05

Product Variants

Brief Description:
"Originally published in French in 2013 under the title Dans mon petit coeur by Editions de La Martiniere, a division of La Martiniere Groupe, Paris."

Brief Description:
Each page includes a progressively smaller heart-shaped cut-out.

Marc Notes:
Originally published in French in 2013 under the title Dans mon petit coeur by Editions de La Martiniere, a division of La Martiniere Groupe, Paris.;A young girl explores what different emotions feel like, such as happiness which makes her want to twirl, or sadness which feels as heavy as an elephant.

Review Quotes:
STARRED REVIEW
"Consider this beautifully designed French import a must-have for any storytime or one-on-one sharing regarding the somewhat sticky subject of feelings."-- "Kirkus Reviews" (10/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

Review Quotes:
"Witek covers an impressive emotional range while Roussey's childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style."-- "Publishers Weekly" (11/10/2014 12:00:00 AM)

Review Quotes:
"...evocative imagery, popping with bright colors against the effectively used white background."--Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD "School Library Journal" (12/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)

Biographical Note:
Jo Witek is the author of Hello in There! She is an author, journalist, and screenwriter who has published several books in France. She lives in Hérault, France.

Christine Roussey is the illustrator of Hello in There! She works in advertising, as well as with newspapers, magazines, and publishers. She lives in Paris.

Publisher Marketing:
Celebrate feelings in all their shapes and sizes with In My Heart: A Book of Feelings, a New York Times bestselling full-color, interactive picture book from author Jo Witek and illustrator Christine Roussey

"A must-have for any storytime." ―Kirkus Reviews

With charming text, whimsical illustrations, and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little one understand their feelings, but you'll also hear, "Read it again!"

Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant.

In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.

This beautiful edition is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day you want to share your love.

"Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style." ―Publishers Weekly

"Evocative imagery, popping with bright colors." --School Library Journal

The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler's emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Here are some more books in the series to enjoy:

Hello in There!: A Big Sister's Book of Waiting
In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage
All My Treasures: A Book of Joy
In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination
With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family
My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing
My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons

Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2014 (EAN 9781419713101, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
Publishers Weekly 11/10/2014 (EAN 9781419713101, Hardcover)
School Library Journal 12/01/2014 pg. 116 (EAN 9781419713101, Hardcover)
New York Times Book Review 02/08/2015 pg. 24 (EAN 9781419713101, Hardcover)
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 22 (EAN 9781419713101, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Witek, Jo
Jo Witek is the author of the Growing Hearts series, including In My Heart, Hello in There!, Brave as Can Be, All My Treasures, In My Room, With My Daddy, My Little Gifts, and My Tree and Me. She lives in France.

Contributor Bio:Roussey, Christine
Christine Roussey is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including the Growing Hearts series, My Lazy Cat, My Stinky Dog, and My Funny Bunny. She lives in Paris.