Description
Many years ago, the four motherless children of the Bront family — Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne — lived in a windswept house by the moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their INNER worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, these children devoured novels and poetry, history and fables. And with the gift of a group of toy soldiers, they were inspired to make their own stories, and their own tiny books . . . a passion that would last them a lifetime.
A moving and atmospheric story about the power of imagination, the joy of storytelling and the love of books,The Little Books of the Little Brontswill enchant both those who love these literary sisters and those who are learning about them for the first time. Includes an author’s note, timeline of the Bronts’ lives and a fun craft with instructions on creating your own little book.
“The Little Books of The Little Brontsis wonderful! An adorable telling of the lives of the Bront siblings as children and their fascination with telling stories. This is a perfect biography for any child interested in storytelling!”–Olivia Hoover, Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA
“Achingly beautiful . . . A sublime blend of tender and thoughtfully playful writing and bucolic, rosy-cheeked mixed media illustrations, this is an exceptional picture book.”–STARRED REVIEW,Quill & Quire
SARA O’LEARYis the author of many beloved picture books for children, includingThis Is Sadie, which was adapted by the New York City Children’s Theatre, and its follow-up,This Is Ruby. Among her most recent books for children areGemma and the Giant Girl, the recipient of several honors in Canada, andMaud and Grand-Maud, which received three starred reviews. Sara is also the author of the adult novelA Ghost in the House. A graduate of the UBC Creative Writing Program, she has taught screenwriting and writing for children at Concordia University in Montreal.
BRIONY MAY SMITHis the creator ofThe Mermaid MoonandMargaret’s Unicorn, which has been licensed in ten countries and also appeared on the Indie Bestseller list. Her other published books in the U.S. includeImelda and the Goblin King, which theWall Street Journalcalled “enchantingly illustrated.” She lives in the UK.
Target Age: 4-8
Tundra Books (NY)
Pub Date:October 17, 2023
0.47″ H x 10.16″ L x 7.72″ W
40 pages
hardcover
