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The Ring Bearer Hardback - 2017

by Floyd Cooper (Illustrator); Floyd Cooper

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From the publisher

Mama's getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.

Jackson's mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She's supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson's not sure she's taking her job as seriously as she should.

In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who's nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life's big changes.

Praise for The Ring Bearer

"Throughout, Cooper's softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family's life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews

"Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--Booklist

"Children will identify readily with Jackson's fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal

"Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book

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  • Title The Ring Bearer
  • Author Floyd Cooper (Illustrator); Floyd Cooper
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Philomel Books
  • Publication date 2017
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780399167409 / 0399167404
  • Weight 0.8 lbs (0.36 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.3 x 7.6 x 0.4 in (28.70 x 19.30 x 1.02 cm)
  • Age range 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 540
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Stepfamilies, Weddings
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015035947
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Citations

  • Booklist, 02/15/2017, Page 84
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 04/01/2017, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2017, Page 71
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/01/2017, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2017, Page 102

About the author

Floyd Cooper (www.floydcooper.com) always dreamed of becoming an artist, and he has now illustrated dozens of books for children, including Jump! (From the Life of Michael Jordan), Back of the Bus, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received a Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations in The Blacker the Berry and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his illustrations in Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea and I Have Heard of a Land. He lives in New Jersey with his family. Follow him on Twitter @floydcooper4.
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