Miss Eula is back! In this heartwarming companion to Chicken Sunday, young Trisha is devastated when her grandmother passes away, but finds joy in bonds with a new friend, her new California neighborhood--and the invincible Miss Eula.
PATRICIA POLACCO is aNew York Timesbestselling author and illustrator with over 115 beloved and award-winning books to her credit, includingThe Keeping Quilt,Pink and Say,The Blessing Cup,Chicken Sunday,andThank You, Mr. Falker.She resides in Michigan. Learn more about her work at patriciapolacco.com.
“Polacco's signature illustration style in sketched pencil and
color emphasizes the relationships among people, just as the text
celebrates the power of connection and the miracle of love in
unexpected places. Sweet and comforting.”—Kirkus Reviews
“In this autobiographical story, Polacco explores complex responses
to grief; the beauty of community, diversity, and goodwill shines
through her unmistakable marker-and-pencil-line
illustrations.”—Publishers Weekly
“Polacco plumbs the seemingly endless nooks and crannies of her
childhood to come up with another picture book to inspire warm
feelings of community and caring. . . . Polacco’s emotion-laden
pencil and watercolor illustrations bleed off the pages, just as
her own warmth and affection for humanity overflow in the text. . .
. [Readers will] welcome the notion that stars are the holes in the
sky through which departed love ones keep watch over us . . .
message of understanding and mutual affection.”—School Library
Journal
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