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What Would You Do in a Book about You?

Jean Reidy

For fans of Oh, The Places You'll Go! and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, What Would You Do in a Book About You? will empower kids to reach for their dreams. From Zolotow Honor award-winning author Jean Reidy (Truman) and illustrated by Joey Chou, this lyrical picture book has pitch-perfect rhythm and rhyme and makes for a great read-aloud.

No dream is too big or too small in this heartwarming, heart-building book about you!

So, stop. Dream. Think it through. And remember, there is so much you can do. Here is an exuberant book that asks what wonderful, endless possibilities your story and your future might hold, making YOU the author of your own powerful tale.

Perfect for a graduation, a new baby, a birthday, or any milestone in a child's or adult's life, this book celebrates everything you are capable of doing and becoming. For after all, the best stories are the ones that you will write . . .

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Apr 6th, 2021
  • Pages: 40
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.20in - 9.10in - 0.60in - 0.70lb
  • EAN: 9780063041509
  • Recommended age: 04-08
  • Categories: Social Themes - New ExperienceSocial Themes - Emotions & FeelingsHolidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-Religious

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About the Author

Reidy, Jean: -

Jean Reidy's bestselling and award-winning picture books have earned their spots as favorites among readers and listeners of all ages and from all over the world. She loves writing, but she loves chatting with readers--and hearing their stories--even more. That's why she's a frequent presenter at schools and storytimes across the country. Jean writes from her home in Chicago, where she lives just a short walk from her neighborhood library . . . which she visits nearly every day. To learn more about Jean and her books, please visit www.jeanreidy.com.

Chou, Joey: -

Joey Chou was born in Taiwan and grew up in Southern California. After graduating from Art Center College of Design with an illustration degree, he has been working as a Visual Development Artist on feature and TV animations for the past 10 years. Joey is currently working at Sony Picture Animation. He has worked on many productions, including The Emoji Movie, Hotel Transylvania 2, Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs 2, Surf's Up 2: WaveMania, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, and more. Prior to working for Sony, Joey has worked with other studios, including Disney, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, Paramount, Sony, and Netflix.

When not working in the animation world, Joey has illustrated many books for children, including Disney's It's a Small World, several Little Golden Books for Random House (I'm a Ballerina, I'm a Unicorn, I'm a Narwhal, and I'm a Dragon), Monster & Son with Chronicle, his own Make and Play novelty series for Nosy Crow, and a new Teeny Tiny series with Scholastic.

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Praise for this book

When you use your imagination and tell your own stories, there are endless possibilities for magic, mayhem, fun, and learning. The layered, geometric illustrations burst with life and movement. The text has a call-and-response feel that lends itself to reading out loud.
-- Kirkus Reviews

"Featuring upbeat rhymes and busy, cheerful animated art, this peppy, motivational read invites kids to imagine what they could do or be, during playtime and beyond." -- Booklist

"... by asking readers to consider the richness of their possible futures . . . this encouraging read will find itself at home among gifty books handed to milestone-approaching kids." -- Publishers Weekly