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About The Book
Teach little ones that it’s okay to have a bad day in this brightly illustrated, gently affirmative picture book about keeping our heads up and letting things pass.
When a child wakes up late one day, it’s only the first in a series of things to go terribly awry. But the people around them show them that what’s important is being kind to yourself and getting through rough days. Because, after all, tomorrow is a fresh start.
When a child wakes up late one day, it’s only the first in a series of things to go terribly awry. But the people around them show them that what’s important is being kind to yourself and getting through rough days. Because, after all, tomorrow is a fresh start.
About The Illustrator
Charly Palmer, a graduate of the American Academy of Art, is a nationally recognized fine artist whose work is in private and public collections, including those of McDonald’s Corporation, the Coca-Cola Company, and Vanderbilt University. His illustrative work for Mama Africa! earned him the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator of the Year award. Palmer’s art is inspired by his children and grandchildren. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Product Details
- Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (September 28, 2021)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781534480414
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
"Palmer’s vigorous painterly strokes give the acrylic illustrations compelling power."
– BCCB, September 1, 2021
"Palmer’s expressive acrylic paintings offer lush, vibrantly multilayered spreads... the resonant narrative gently encourages patience and compassion for readers doing their best to keep their own heads up."
– Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW, October 18, 2021
"Readers will recognize their own feelings of anger, disappointment, and loss of control through Neil’s empathetic text, laden with sensory metaphors...an excellent book for teaching children the importance of showing themselves grace and kindness."
– Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Keep Your Head Up Fixed Layout eBook 9781534480414
