Be/Hold
A Friendship Book
by Shira Erlichman
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Pub Date Apr 02 2019 | Archive Date Jul 31 2019
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Description
Behold the fun of compound words in this poetic ode to friendship with bright splashes of color and bold drawings.
In Be/Hold: A Friendship Book visual artist, poet, and musician Shira Erlichman opens with the line, “Sweetheart, sometimes when I’m feeling blue I put my ear to the wind & listen for you,” building a one-of-a-kind story of friendship from her love of compound words (i.e. toothbrush, windbreaker, behold) in a book that uplifts, encourages, and honors the people we care about most. With an afterword exploring compound words and accompanying word play activity.
A Note From the Publisher
Bonus compound word activity page at the end of book that emphasizes language play.
Encourages positive emotional communication.
Debut picture book by accomplished singer, artist, and poet.
Advance Praise
“Nascent wordsmiths will be left keen to explore the expressive possibilities for themselves.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Nascent wordsmiths will be left keen to explore the expressive possibilities for themselves.” —Kirkus Reviews
Marketing Plan
Readings in NYC-area bookstores
Performance at Childrens Book Council booth at BookCon
Author-illustrator wrote and record a song for the book
Book trailer in collaboration with KidLitTV
Trade reviews
Blogger outreach
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780999658420 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 68 |
