Rosie and Crayon

Rosie and her pup, named Crayon, lead readers through the colorful seasons of growing up together and what it means to love . . . and then experience loss. After a long, colorful life, Crayon dies, and Rosie's world becomes black and white. We follow along as she processes her grief and embarks on the most important journey of all -- opening one's heart to love again.

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PRAISE FOR “ROSIE AND CRAYON”:

''Excellent tool for teaching writing and discussing the use of descriptive words . . . Young children will relate to this gentle story about love and loss.'' --School Library Journal

''The artist's simple linework is skillful, offering an appealing character across a range of perspectives, actions, and framings . . . she delves into a difficult topic with lush descriptions and empathy.'' --Kirkus

''Marcero s simple illustrations sometimes fill up the page and sometimes offer closer focus on individual characters, adding emotional intensity.'' --Booklist