ISBN: 9780063066960
Editorial: HarperCollins
Autor: Weber, Emerson
Año de edición: 2020
N° Paginas: 32
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: One tiny act of kindness can have a huge impact. And in this heartwarming, hopeful, absolutely true story, a simple letter does just that.A true story that quickly went viral, this is now a timely, extraordinary picture book. Sincerely, Emerson follows eleven-year-old Emerson Weber as she writes a letter of thanks to her postal carrier, Doug, and creates a nationwide outpouring of love.This is a story of gratitude, hope, and recognition: for all the essential helpers we see everyday, and all those who go unseen. Perfect for sharing alongside such favorites as Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill's Be Kind and Matt de la Peña and Loren Long's Love.There are lots of ways to help the world go round:Some people collect the trash.Some stock grocery shelves.Some drive buses and trains.Some help people who are sick.Some deliver our mail.And some people write letters.From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 3-Emerson Weber, an 11-year-old white girl from Sioux Falls, SD, loved writing letters to friends and family. In this inspirational picture book, Emerson shows her gratitude to her local mailman by writing him a thank you note. This one act of kindness is shared with many other mail carriers around the country and Emerson gains a multitude of pen pals. These correspondences allow her to learn more about the lives of other people, teaching her the importance of community workers and how they make an impact on the world. Sinquett illuminates Emerson's experience in dazzling watercolor and pencil illustrations as well as personalized hand lettering. The carefully designed images link Emerson's story to current events. Families are depicted traveling to school wearing masks and healthcare heroes are seen attending those in need. VERDICT An ode to the art of letter writing and to the importance of giving thanks. A fantastic supplement to lesson plans that teach kindness and empathy.-Claire Moore, Manhattan Beach Library, CAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review“An ode to the art of letter writing and to the importance of giving thanks. A fantastic supplement to lesson plans that teach kindness and empathy.” — School Library JournalAbout the AuthorEmerson Weber is an 11-year-old with a passion for letter writing, art, and Taylor Swift. Emerson lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with her mom, dad , and brother, Finn.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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