Project Description

Larabee
Price: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-300-9
Publication Date: 3/1/2004
Page Count: 32
Size: 9-3/4″ x 8-1/4″
Age Range: 2 – 6
Language: English
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-482-2
Publication Date: 3/1/2009
Page Count: 32
Size: 9-3/4″ x 8-1/4″
Age Range: 2 – 6
Language: English
F&P: GRL I, Gr 1, Genre F
Lexile: AD280L
Themes: Community, Letter Writing
BISAC 1: JUV019000 JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
BISAC 2: JUV039050 JUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC 3: JUV002070 JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs
Reviews
“Luthardt sends his direct storytelling out with gentle, happy illustrations, enclosing characteristic emotional content in the package… This is a colorful, seamless blend of simple sentiment mixed with happy intent putting a stamp on why we should continue to use the post office for more than just junk mail.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“The unusual art (nicely sized for small-group sharing), and the idea of wishes fulfilled can’t help but leave little ones with a warm, happy feeling themselves.” ―Booklist
“The gouache and acrylic pictures-of round-headed characters, blocky houses and green shrubbery-keep the simple message at the forefront, and Lacey’s unadorned card demonstrates how anyone can make a small, thoughtful gesture to a friend.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Whimsical characters in vibrant colors fill the artwork… This fun read-aloud will charm children.” ―School Library Journal
Awards
Children’s Choices ―International Reading Association, Children’s Book Council, 2005
Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Primary) ―Kansas National Education Association, 2005
Best Books of the Year Awards ―Child Magazine, 2004
Writing Competition (Nominee, Children’s Books Category) ―Dog Writers Association of America, 2004
Meet the Author/Illustrator

Kevin Luthardt is the author-illustrator of several books, including Larabee, Peep! and Flying! He is an artist and muralist whose work appears in galleries and other venues. He received a BFA from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. He lives in Illinois.