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by Mireille Messier (Author), Elena Comte (Illustrator)
Nevin and his grandpa are heading to the park on a spring day, and Grandpa checks with Nevin about what shoes to wear.
Should he wear boots? NO! Sandals? NO! Slippers? NO! Running shoes? YES! YES! YES! Throughout the book, Grandpa lets Nevin choose which direction to walk in, what to play on at the park and, finally, what flowers to bring home for Nana. Nevin has fun getting to choose for himself, and he shows Grandpa that he might be little, but he knows a lot.
Praise for Mireille Messier:
★ "From tiny discoveries to one big treasure, the natural world delights at every turn...A gentle exploration, using a child's words and told at a child's pace, of a marvelous world." --Kirkus Reviews for Treasure
"A wonderful way of rediscovering ancient, life-giving treasures." --David Suzuki for Treasure
★"Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur's tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they're familiar with her art."--Quill & Quire, starred review for No Horses in the House!
"Readers will revel in the lifelike animal paintings...The artwork here sprawls beautifully across spreads, showing...a tiny but confident Rosa surrounded by naysayers as well as her beloved animals, potential creations swirling around the scenes as they pour from her mind." --Booklist for No Horses in the House!
Back Jacket
Nevin and his grandpa are heading to the park today.
Should Nevin wear boots? NO! Sandals? NO! Slippers? NO! Sneakers? YES! YES! YES! At each part of their adventure, Nevin chooses for himself and shows Grandpa just how much he knows.
Author Biography
Mireille Messier knows:
- how to write fun stories for kids (she has published over thirty books)
- how to speak French and English (and a tiny bit of Spanish)
- how to make a really nice cup of tea
- how to hula-hoop for at least a minute (sometimes more)
Elena Comte is a Canadian illustrator who loves to create artwork that communicates joy through color. She is inspired by the shapes that surround her in daily life and likes simplifying to capture what's essential. Her work is influenced by na?ve art, collages and gouache paintings.
