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Will You Carry Me?

October 19th, 2009

Will You Carry Me? is a book published by Kane Miller Publisher. It has 28 pages of very colorful and cute illustrations. It is by Heleen Rossum and illustrated by Peter van Hamelen. This book measures 8 x 8 inches and is great for children between ages 3 and years old. This is an award winning children's book.

Awards that Will You Carry Me? has won

Earned the Children's Book Sense Pick
Earned the New York Magazine Top 5 Books for Summer Reading

Story of Will You Carry Me?

Will You Carry Me? is about a little boy named Thomas. Thomas had been playing all day and he was too tired to walk home so he asked his mother to carry him. But his mom did not carry him. Instead, she suggested that they tried something else such as flying, swimming, jumping and running. Find out how Thomas and his mom got home and if she eventually carried him or not.

Reviews of Will You Carry Me?

"This simple story of a familiar plaint is charmingly carried out in capricious scenes featuring a clever mom and a cute kid. A universal experience that will have both toddlers and parents grinning, turning the plea for "carry me" into playful fun." - Kirkus Reviews

"Van Rossum’s crisp, engaging text is a model of economy, while van Harmelen’s fluid ink lines give Mommy (who wears a mod, navel-baring ensemble) a wacky balletic grace; her wiry limbs and expressive face (especially her glee after hitting on yet another idea to distract Thomas) augment the upbeat watercolors’ visual punch lines. To underscore the infectious fun of Mommy’s ingenuity, van Harmelen also adds a growing panoply of fanciful hangers-on – a blue kangaroo, a snorkel-outfitted boy carting a fish tank on his aquatic-themed bicycle – who seem to represent toys come alive. It all adds up to a lovely confection, and one that may just inspire some similarly creative walks home." - Publishers Weekly

"The succinct and bright text is perfectly matched by the light, sparkling art and expressive faces on the frizzy-haired mom and sweet child. Parents (who may pick up tips for the next time they are in this situation) and toddlers will enjoy this refreshing romp." - School Library Journal

"The prose is sweet, and the illustrations are impeccable. This book, to me, is one of the best children's books I've had the privilege to read this year, or, quite possibly, one of the best books of any genre that I've read this year...this book should be a staple on every home, school, and library shelf, as well as the coffee tables of every person that has or loves children. Very highly recommended!" - For Immediate Release

"Peter van Harmelen's palette reminds me of fruity sorbet..." - Bees Knees Reads

"...educational and entertaining." - Random Notes from a Military Wife

Buy Will You Carry Me?

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Will You Carry Me by Heleen van Rossum
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	Will You Carry Me? List Price: $3.99 Sale Price: $0.01 Used From: $0.01 Average Rating:
	Thomas has been playing in the park all morning, and now it's time to go home. But Thomas is very, very tired. He's much too tired to walk. Luckily, Mommy is very, very clever

	I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy List Price: $14.99 Average Rating:
	In 2008, Angie Smith and her husband Todd (lead singer of the group Selah) learned through ultrasound that their fourth daughter had conditions making her -incompatible with life.- Advised to terminate the pregnancy, the Smiths chose instead to carry this child and allow room for a miracle...