March 1st, 2016
Despite this book’s serious subject matter—a child who needs foster care—its tone is calm and soothing. Pearson creates a rhythm by repeating the three major ways that a young rabbit named Elliot is misunderstood by a series of adult caregivers, beginning with his parents. They love him but don’t know why he cries, and they […]
Posted in Book Authors, Book Illustrators, Julie Pearson, Manon Gauthier
February 17th, 2016
Elliot– a young rabbit with a tendency to cry, yell, and misbehave– moves between several homes in this story of adoption, foster care, and finding a “forever family.” Debut author Pearson never blames Elliot for his behavior (it’s unclear if he’s meant to have a developmental disorder), instead focusing on his parents’ inability to understand […]
Posted in Book Authors, Book Illustrators, Julie Pearson, Manon Gauthier
November 10th, 2014
The Toronto International Book Fair takes place this week from Thursday, November 13th to Sunday, November 16th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building). It will be an exciting show with presentations, workshops, book signings, and a marketplace (think Christmas shopping!). Tickets are available at www.torontobookfair.ca. Pajama Press will be exhibiting at the Discovery […]
Posted in Book Authors, Deborah Ellis, Karen Bass, Margriet Ruurs, Marsha Skrypuch, Rob Laidlaw, Stephanie McLellan, Sylvia McNicoll
