★ "Absence not only makes the heart grow fonder in this tribute to city, country, and family—it can be a source of fresh perspectives, too."
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
FRANCES IN THE COUNTRY
written by Liz Garton Scanlon
illustrated by Sean Qualls
illustrated by Sean Qualls
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Frances is a spirited city kid itching to explore, but city walls aren't for climbing, city rooms aren't for running, and city parks are way too crowded. When she visits her cousins in the country, she finally gets her chance to roam, before inviting them to come visit her, too, where city cats croon and city alleys echo and city streets beep and shine... ISBN-10 0823443329 ISBN-13 978-082344332 |
PRAISE FOR FRANCES IN THE COUNTRY
"A good choice for read-alouds. Qualls signature textured illustrations, done in acrylic paint, collage, and pencil, elevate and add character."
--Kirkus
"In this beautiful, fresh take, on city verses country life, readers are the winners."
--Booklist
"Qualls' multimedia illustrations work their magic not only through depictions of the brown-skinned cousins' joyful activities, but also through subtle visual contrasts. . . . this will be the perfect pick for kids itching to be—just for a little while—somewhere, anywhere else."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
--Kirkus
"In this beautiful, fresh take, on city verses country life, readers are the winners."
--Booklist
"Qualls' multimedia illustrations work their magic not only through depictions of the brown-skinned cousins' joyful activities, but also through subtle visual contrasts. . . . this will be the perfect pick for kids itching to be—just for a little while—somewhere, anywhere else."
--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books