Perfect Picture Book Friday
In a Jar (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2020) by Deborah Marcero is a delightful book of magical remembrances and friendship. And it’s about collecting, which kids love to do. I love the feel of the illustrations, too.
Llewellyn collects things in jars. These jars remind him of “all the wonderful things” he has seen and done. One evening he collects “cherry light into his jars.” (I so want to be able to do this.) And gives one jar of light to Evelyn. The two become friends and collect together. Then she moves away. “With Evelyn gone, Llewellyn’s heart felt like an empty jar.” See how he solves this.
This book reminds me a lot of Button and Bundle by Gretchen McLellan. See an interview with the author here. The two books make good companion stories.
Author/illustrator Deborah Marcero has written and/or illustrated other books. Read about them here.
I love this book. It has a kind of magical sensibility. Great pic for #PPBF!
Sweet and heart tugging <3
Beautiful book.
A treasure jar of sorts. I loved collecting things as a child — think most kids like to find treasure. This looks like a sweet read and a good gift book for summer birthdays.
Love the companion story idea. They would be really fun to read together. Maybe even adding in WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE by Pat Miller.