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Willow's Whispers

Willow's Whispers

Lana Button (Author) See More (9)
Tania Howells (Illustrator) See More (2)
CELA Library
Willow
JUVENILE FICTION
Humorous Stories | Social Themes
Emotions & Feelings
Kids Can Press
P - 2
3 - 7
CELAAmazonIndigo
Paperback
9781554537440
$15.99 CAD
English
03/01/2014
EPUB [reflow]
9781894786294
$9.99 CAD
English
06/06/2013
PDF [Fixed Format]
9781554538461
$19.99 CAD
English
08/01/2012
Hardback
9781554532803
$18.95 CAD
English
02/01/2010
Braille
XXX0000318
English
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Description

When Willow speaks, her words slip out as soft and shy as a secret. At school, her barely audible whisper causes her no end of troubles. But Willow is as resourceful as she is quiet, and she fashions a magic microphone from items she finds in the recycling bin. But Willow's clever invention is only a temporary solution. How will this quiet little girl make herself heard?
Lana Button Tania Howells

Author Bio

Lana Button is an early childhood educator and the author of more than a dozen books for children, including Brianna Banana, Helper of the Day, Stay My Baby, Tough Like Mum and the Kitty and Friends series. Her books have been shortlisted for the Blue Spruce Award, Shining Willow Award, IODE Jean Throop Book Award and Rainforest of Reading, and have been recognized as Canadian Children’s Book Centre’s Best Books for Kids and Teens, OLA's Best Bets and as an IBBY Outstanding Book for Young Children. Lana is a former actress who considers every read-aloud a mini performance. When not writing new stories, Lana spends her time traveling to schools and festivals to share her passion for social-emotional literacy. She lives in Burlington, Ontario.

Tania Howells's illustrations have appeared in Chirp and Today's Parent, among other publications. She is the illustrator of Berkeley's Barn Owl Dance and Willow's Whispers. Tania lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Prizes

  • Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book CommitteeWinner 2011
  • Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities, IBBYWinner 2010
  • Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book CentreWinner 2011
  • Shining Willow Award, Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice AwardShort-listed 2011
  • Blue Spruce Award, Ontario Library AssociationShort-listed 2011

Review Quotes

Limited text and simple sentences, combined with a strong character who solves her own problems, make this a successful selection.—School Library Journal
Shy, quiet kids will take heart at Willow's small victories.—Quill & Quire
There is nothing cloying about the sweetness of this book. The playful use of font sizes, the simply drawn, brightly colored figures and, most of all, the perfect pitch of its text, see to that.—The Globe and Mail
A victory for any reader who struggles to be heard, even metaphorically.—Kirkus Reviews

Biographical note

Lana Button works in early childhood education. She is the author of Willow's Whispers, Willow Finds a Way, Willow's Smile and My Teacher's Not Here! Lana studied theater performance at Concordia University in Montreal, and now lives in Burlington, Ontario, with her husband and three daughters.

Tania Howells's illustrations have appeared in Chirp and Today's Parent, among other publications. She is the illustrator of Berkeley's Barn Owl Dance and Willow's Whispers. Tania lives in Toronto, Ontario.