{"product_id":"ready-for-autumn-isbn-9780887768613","title":"Ready for Autumn","description":"What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child’s favorite pastime.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady for Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like \u003ci\u003eturtleneck\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003egaloshes\u003c\/i\u003e, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.\u003cb\u003ePraise for the series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jocelyn's trademark collages are an important part of the four books. Appropriately, the clothing items are all clearly defined while usually being placed on a patterned or textured background. The background colors mirror the colors one normally sees during a particular season….  In addition to being a public library purchase, the Jocelyn quartet, if not received as a gift at baby showers, is a \"must buy\" by parents who want to introduce their very young children to the world of imagination contained in books.” \u003cb\u003eHighly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e— \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCanadian Review of Materials\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hannah’s Collections:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tidy and temptingly tactile collages show the young heroine contemplating her many collections.… Pack rats should all be this artistic.” — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Hannah and the Seven Dresses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The vibrant collage art, using fabrics of every colour and texture is the perfect medium for this energetic story.” — \u003ci\u003eBrandon Sun\u003c\/i\u003eMarthe Jocelyn is an award-winning author and illustrator who worked for many years as a toy designer before turning her hand to writing. She has written nine picture books, one of which, \u003cb\u003eHannah’s Collections\u003c\/b\u003e, was shortlisted for a Governor General’s Award for Illustration, and six novels, including the critically acclaimed works of historical fiction, \u003cb\u003eMable Riley\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHow it Happened in Peach Hill\u003c\/b\u003e. Jocelyn has also written a nonfiction account of the Foundling Hospital in London, England, entitled, A Home for Foundlings. She is the editor of two short story collections, \u003cb\u003eSecrets\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eFirst Times\u003c\/b\u003e. Marthe Jocelyn divides her time between New York and Stratford, Ontario.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299690467557,"sku":"NP9780887768613","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780887768613.jpg?v=1767735454","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ready-for-autumn-isbn-9780887768613","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}