Description
Description
A family goes on a trip from the city to the sea in search of renewal in this stunningly rendered picture book that's an ode to sisterhood, nature, and being present. On the first day of spring, when the city is quiet and still, little Yaya takes the A train down to New York City's southern shores with her mama and aunties to greet Mama Ocean and celebrate the arrival of a new season through a ritual of letting go of the past and embracing the new.
About the Author
About the Author
Tonya Engel is a self-taught painter and children's book illustrator, including the pictures for Our Lady of Guadalupe and Impossible Moon and the jacket art for Hurricane Child. Her work is inspired by Southern folk artists. Early in her career, she explored abstract painting but soon began to concentrate on figurative form mixed with emotion and expressionistic narrative. This art style was the perfect complement to Maya Angelou's lyrical storytelling. Engel lives in Houston, Texas.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A lively and lovely tribute to spring, to ritual, and to letting the sea know how much she is loved. I've not seen this story told before and am so happy it's out in the world! Beautiful."--Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author
"A commanding portrait of a child paying witness to modeled tradition."--Publishers Weekly "3/11/2024"
* "A beautiful, uniquely told story of gratitude and togetherness."--Kirkus Reviews, STARRED "02/01/2024"
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books f
Pub date:
2024-03-12
Length:
40 pages
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