ISBN: 9781605372549
Editorial: Clavis
Autor: Swerts, An
Año de edición: 2016
N° Paginas: 32
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: From the Inside Flap When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother... and his father. It's like I don't exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn't know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife's cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom's inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn't help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution? A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children aged 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert. When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother… and his father. It’s like I don’t exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn’t know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife’s cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom’s inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn’t help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution? A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children ages 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert. Guided Reading Level O Review PRAISE FOR AN SWERTS & JENNY BAKKER'S OTHER WORK:“This realistic portrayal of a family's love and support while facing a loved one's illness gently explains what a stroke is and what steps follow during the healing process.” - School Library Journal on GET WELL SOON, GRANDPA “Readers with romantic butterflies of their own may be emboldened by the girl’s decision to announce her affection to the boy―with a message that reiterates the book’s title.” - Publishers Weekly on YOU MAKE ME HAPPY From the Back Cover When Queen Soraya dies, her husband and son are heartbroken. Prince Floris misses his mother? and his father. It’s like I don’t exist, Floris thinks. King Leon doesn’t know how to handle his grief. Every kiss reminds him of his wife’s cherry red lips. He has a magician put a curse on the kingdom’s inhabitants so no one can use their lips to kiss. But that doesn’t help him feel any better, and the people in his country get more and more angry. Can Floris find a solution?A moving fairy tale with touching illustrations about coping with loss and grief. For children aged 5 and up. With an afterword by Manu Keirse, professor and grief expert. About the Author An Swerts grew up in Geel, Belgium. She studied pharmacy and taught sciences at a college, but later realized her true calling was writing and went back to school to receive a degree in journalism. Today An spends most of her time writing. Picture books are her biggest passion.Jenny Bakker graduated with a major in illustrative design from the Fine Arts Academy. Having worked as a freelance graphic designer for many years, she decided to focus all her energy on her one true passion: illustrating children's books. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The land of King Leon and Queen Soraya lay in a beautiful green valley surrounded by high mountains. The king and queen loved each other very much and they didn't hide it. When Soraya pursed her cherry red lips, Leon kissed them eagerly. The people in their country were happy too, because the king and queen made sure everyone had everything they needed. One find day a warm wind blew through the valley. The birds sang more cheerfully than usual, and at nightfall the sound of trumpets blared from the palace. A little prince had been born!The ladies-in-waiting were delighted. "He is so sweet and beautiful - we have no words," they whispered exactly. "Then say it with a kiss," Queen Soraya said, smiling.The little prince was named Floris. Floris grew up to be a sweet, smart boy. Life was going well in the kingdom, bu
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