{"product_id":"you-are-the-loveliest-hardcover","title":"You Are the Loveliest - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHagen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarit Tornqvist\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eDavid Colmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSometimes our feelings are so big, our dreams and our worries so wide, that we can't find the words to express them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How MUCH love we feel; what a new sibling will bring; exactly what it's like to take a hard tumble, or to want the sun to shine on a rainy day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These thoughts and questions are explored by Hans and Monique Hagen in poems pitched perfectly to the children who wonder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Marit Törnqvist is their brilliant partner, spreading gorgeous color and heartfelt imagery across these pages. If you want a sneak peek at what we mean, turn to the sunflower spread on page thirty, and feel...yourself smile. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ★ \"A symbiotic, child-affirming union of poignant verse and charming illustrations: lovely, indeed.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus \u003c\/i\u003e(starred)\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"A contemplative gem\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This beautifully translated, poetic story gives young readers a unique understanding of the intricacies and range of human emotions.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans and Monique Hagen\u003c\/b\u003e are among the most famous children's poets in the Netherlands. They were the Dutch Children's Book Laureates from 2017 to 2019. They have won two Silver Pencils for their poetry, among many other literary prizes. Their poem \"You Are the Loveliest\" is beloved in the Netherlands, featured on countless birth, wedding, and funeral cards. The You Are the Loveliest collection has been translated into Swedish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and Farsi. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarit Törnqvist\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Uppsala, Sweden, and moved to the Netherlands with her family when she was five. Her illustrations of Astrid Lindgren's work have gained her international acclaim, as has her writing. The first book she wrote, \u003ci\u003eA Short Story About Love\u003c\/i\u003e, won a Silver Pencil. \u003ci\u003eBigger Than a Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Jef Aerts and illustrated by Marit Törnqvist, was published in the U.S. on Levine Querido's inaugural list.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766997942560,"sku":"9781646141289","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a612c3a52e2dfa7475a886a4ceb8d5e5.webp?v=1780302624","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/you-are-the-loveliest-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}