 Written by Niki Clark Leopold View or purchase original artwork from this book Everyone and everything changes. Something small becomes part of something big. Once upon a time you were one way, but you can bet that you'll be different when you're just a little bit older. Poet Niki Clark Leopold celebrates some of the amazing changes that happen to all of us as we grow, and the bold and vivid artwork of Woodleigh Marx Hubbard gives our imaginations
"The carefully chosen images reinforce the point that growing up is exciting and rather like an adventure because
of what or who one finds along the way."..."Though young children will respond to the images and colors of this book, it can be read on many levels and will be philosophically attractive to the older child, too." "Hubbard's energetic artwork enlivens the volume. Solid intense hues of paint put readers in mind of construction
paper cutouts, while spiraling curve patterns and repetitive speckles suggest the freewheeling spirits of the speakers." "Optimism radiates from this poem, which favors the present in its
comparison of "then" and "now." .."Hubbard's energetic artwork enlivens the
volume. Solid, intense hues of paint put readers in mind of construction
paper cut-outs, while spiraling curve patterns and repetitive speckles
suggest the freewheeling spirits of the speakers. Ages 5 and up" "Simple, simple, simple, this text, and yet it adds up to an ingenious and
warmly satisfying showing of how little things become big. The art benefits
from an energetic contrast of colors and a bold use of line that works well
with the text." "This exuberant picture book features rhyming couplets that celebrate
growth and change."... Hubbard uses complementary colors that shimmer on the
page and lively designs with a rhythm and movement all their own. A brave
and fetching book, designed for repeat readings, destined to be loved." Included in The Annual Society of Illustrators Show |