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Robie H. Harris
Dear Librarian: As we all know, young children have tons of questions about themselves and the people in their lives, especially questions about bodies. We also know that books can help to answer those perfectly normal questions and concerns that most young children have. I wrote WHO HAS WHAT? All About Girls' Bodies and Boys' Bodies to answer those very questions. When I began writing, I figured that hey, I had written about this topic in three books for older children, so writing this book would be a piece of cake. Not true! It took me months to craft a text that I hoped would make sense to and be fun for young children to listen to and that families would enjoy sharing together. Of course, since I can't draw for beans, this book would not have worked at all without the entertaining and age-appropriate art created by Nadine Bernard Westcott. It's exciting to share the wonderful news that both Kirkus and Booklist have given WHO HAS WHAT? starred reviews and those reviews are now on my website at www.RobieHarris.com. The other exciting news is that Nadine and I are just finishing up the second book in this series. WHO'S IN MY FAMILY? features the same characters—Gus and Nellie and their parents—that are in WHO HAS WHAT? We've both become quite fond of this family and hope you will too. You, the children's book librarian community, have been champions of my earlier books and I thank you so much for that. Our community of children's book authors needs you. Without you, our books would not be accessible to children of all ages and their families, books that they seek out or come across by happenstance in your libraries. Thank you for that as well. Cheers, Robie www.RobieHarris.com PS: For a chance to win a signed copy, please send an email to WHOHASWHAT@deborahsloanandcompany.com. "What a great book to help small children understand their own bodies and those of others! The simple words and pictures will help parents answer young children's questions clearly and comfortably." —T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., founder of the Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Children's Hospital, Boston, and Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., co-author with Dr. Brazelton of Touchpoints: Birth to Three and Touchpoints: Three to Six "This is a completely delightful book for parents to enjoy with their children — it will answer questions, start conversations, and make everyone smile." —Perri Klass, M.D., professor of journalism and pediatrics, New York University, and director of graduate studies, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, New York University "This much-needed title stands out for its comfortably familiar presentation of material adults sometime find difficult to share with young children." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review "As always, Harris' tone is cheerful and confident....Westcott's bright digital illustrations keep the affair as breezy and non-shocking as possible — just as it should be. Expect the usual outcry, as well as the usual demand." – Booklist, starred review
Who Has What? / Robie H. Harris / Candlewick
Price: $15.99 / ISBN: 978-0763629311 / Published: September, 2011 Ages 4-8 / Hardcover / Picture book Robie H. Harris is one of our featured authors this week. Click here to view her reader comments and feel free to use them in your newsletters. |