Should You Be a River

Marc Notes: A personally inspired poem that celebrates the trials and triumphs of unconditional love--; Provided by publisher. Biographical Note: Ed Young is the illustrator of more than eighty books for children, including the Caldecott Medal--winning "Lon Po Po," and the "New York Times "bestseller "Wabi Sabi "by Mark Reibstein, and "Nighttime Ninja" by Barbara DaCosta. He has also written and illustrated "The House Baba Built," ""which recounts his childhood in Shanghai. Born in China, Ed moved to the United States as a young man and pursued his love of art. He currently lives in New York. Publisher Marketing: "Should you be a river, I'll race your rapids downstream. ""Should you be a seed, I'll dream you a vision of towering trees."This personally inspired poem by an award-winning author and artist celebrates the trials and triumphs of unconditional love. Using an innovative mix of cut paper, photographs, and calligraphy, "Should You Be a River" takes the reader on a breathtaking visual journey. This book is a gift to treasure and share with loved ones of every age. How many ways can you say "I love you"? Review Citations:

School Library Journal 01/01/2015 pg. 103 (EAN 9780316230896, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015 (EAN 9780316230896, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 02/16/2015 (EAN 9780316230896, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist 03/01/2015 pg. 66 (EAN 9780316230896, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Contributor Bio:  Young, Ed Ed Young received the Caldecott Medal for "Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, " as well as Caldecott Honors for his illustrations in "The Emperor and the Kite, " written by Jane Yolen, and for his book "Seven Blind Mice." His work appears in "The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale" by Mary Casanova and "Donkey Trouble, " which he authored; "White Fang" by Jack London; and "Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China" by Ai-Ling Louie. He lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.