Awake Beautiful Child Amy Krouse Rosenthal ¡ illustrated by Gracia Lam
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selected spreads from bestselling author Amy Krouse Rosenthal's new picture book— forthcoming November 2014!
Psst... A special note to readers of this blad: This book is composed entirely of phrases that begin with the letters A, B, and C.
All Begins Cheerily
Adorable Baby Coos
Amusing Breakfast Chatter Apples, Bananas, Cantaloupe
Adventurous Boy’s Cape
Afraid But Courageous
Abracadabra! Bunny! Carrot! Another Bright Candle Atop Birthday Cake
Avoid Blinking— Cheese!
Amazing Balloon Creation
“Again!”
(Begs Convincingly)
Arranging Blankets, Cozy
Alive. Beloved. Content.
(Alas, Book Concludes)
COMING THIS NOVEMBER FROM McSWEENEY’S McMULLENS
Awake Beautiful Child Amy Krouse Rosenthal · illustrated by Gracia Lam New York Times bestselling picture-book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal teams with debut artist Gracia Lam to tell the sweet, simple story of a young child's typical day—from morning to bedtime. Each scene is described in three-word "ABC" phrases, such as “Awake Beautiful Child.” Secret “ABC” scenes hidden throughout the artwork—a secondary “seek and find” game of sorts—will encourage multiple readings and reward close looking. By turns touching and funny, Awake Beautiful Child is an innovative read-aloud book, told with the singular wit and flair that have won Amy Krouse Rosenthal's picture books widespread acclaim.
Publication date: November 11, 2014 Hardcover with double-sided poster jacket ISBN: 978-1-938073-92-2 · 32 pages · 10 ½ × 10 ½ · $17.95 Media Contact: Gabrielle Gantz — gabrielle@mcsweeneys.net Bookseller & Librarian Contact: Sam Riley — sam@mcsweeneys.net McSweeney’s office: (415) 642-5609
Amy Krouse Rosenthal lives on a tree-lined street with her family in Chicago. She makes books for children, books for adults, and tiny films. She also makes wishes.
Gracia Lam was born in Hong Kong and raised in Toronto. Her illustrations have been exhibited around the world. Awake Beautiful Child is her first book.