Cherries and Cherry Pits

Williams, Vera B.

ISBN 10: 083356630X ISBN 13: 9780833566300

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1999

Synopsis

When Bidemmi starts to draw, her imagination takes off. Enter her world, look at her pictures, and watch her stories grow and grow. You will never forget her.

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Review:

"In this ingeniously executed series of stories within a story a young black child shares herself, her art, and cherries with the world. Watercolor illustrations perfectly complement the mood of the text." --"Kirkus Reviews"A fresh and imaginative book which exudes a respect for and understanding of children"--"School Library Journal"Profound as well as enchanting."--"Horn Book"A glowing tale about the transformational power of a child's creativity and love."--"Publishers Weekly

About the Author:

Vera B. Williams began her career in children's books by illustrating Hooray for Me!, written by Remy Charlip with Lilian Moore. Her beloved A Chair for My Mother won multiple awards, including a Caldecott Honor, and "More, More, More," Said the Baby also received a Caldecott Honor. Vera B. Williams was the recipient of the Jane Addams Children's Book Award; she was awarded the 2009 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's Literature; and she was the US nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Vera B. Williams died on October 16, 2015, shortly before this book was completed.

About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 083356630X
• ISBN 13: 9780833566300
• Binding: School & Library Binding