Calvin and the Sugar Apples
Autor Inês F. Oliveira Ilustrat de Vanessa Ballezaen Limba Engleză Hardback – 29 aug 2023 – vârsta până la 10 ani
“A sensitive and rich children’s novel—a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change.” —Foreword Reviews
Ten-year-old Amelia has always had her chinchilla, Calvin, to confide in. But now Calvin is gone, and her parents say he’s in “a better place.” Without her fuzzy companion, Amelia struggles to process the big feelings that come with losing a pet, missing the school talent show, and drifting from her best friend. Who is she supposed to talk to now?
Just when Amelia feels completely alone, a new classmate arrives, and things slowly begin to shift. Set in a charming seaside town in Portugal and paired with tender black-and-white illustrations, Calvin and the Sugar Apples is a lyrical and heartfelt middle grade debut about healing, friendship, and finding your voice.
Here’s why readers love Calvin and the Sugar Apples:
• EMOTIONAL HONESTY: A gentle and relatable story that helps kids process grief, loss, and change with sensitivity and warmth.
• A HEROINE TO REMEMBER: Amelia is awkward, curious, and full of heart—an unforgettable narrator with a voice that rings true.
• FOR HOME AND CLASSROOM: Ideal for read-alouds, SEL curriculum, or any child going through big feelings or shifting friendships.
• CULTURAL DEPTH: A vivid Portuguese setting offers a refreshing global backdrop for a deeply personal story.
• ART THAT CONNECTS: Includes 15 expressive black-and-white illustrations that draw readers into Amelia’s world.
A perfect pick for readers ages 7–10 and a must-have for any family or classroom shelf, Calvin and the Sugar Apples reminds us that healing begins with honesty—and that new friendships often blossom when we least expect them.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781685552190
ISBN-10: 1685552196
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 140 x 184 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: The Collective Book Studio
Colecția The Collective Book Studio
ISBN-10: 1685552196
Pagini: 240
Dimensiuni: 140 x 184 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: The Collective Book Studio
Colecția The Collective Book Studio
Notă biografică
Inês F. Oliveira is a debut author from Portugal, where she lives by the sea with her husband and two children. She holds a master’s degree from Carnegie Mellon University and committed many years to the technological field. That was before turning to words and writing. She believes words have the power to scatter light into children’s eyes and insists on reading aloud with her children every night.
Vanessa Balleza is a Venezuelan author and illustrator of children's books, with a knack for capturing warm moments with vivid detail and imagination. She seeks to involve adults and children in fostering a lifelong love of reading and art, using the power of imagination and creativity as her tools. Vanessa lives in Saint Cloud, Florida, with her husband and two children.
Vanessa Balleza is a Venezuelan author and illustrator of children's books, with a knack for capturing warm moments with vivid detail and imagination. She seeks to involve adults and children in fostering a lifelong love of reading and art, using the power of imagination and creativity as her tools. Vanessa lives in Saint Cloud, Florida, with her husband and two children.
Recenzii
"Original, deftly crafted, and inherently interesting from start to finish."
"A sensitive and rich children’s novel—a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change."
"Debut author Oliveira’s lush prose brings the Portugal setting to life and portrays Amelia’s grief with realism. Her struggle to manage her emotions, as well as the deeper understanding she reaches of herself and the people around her, is endearing and rewarding. Balezza’s b&w pencil illustrations appear throughout, adding nuance to Amelia’s heightened feelings."
"This book is beautifully written with a poetic feel that’s perfect for middle grade kids. Middle grade kids are often dealing with their big feelings about friendships, confidence, worthiness, loneliness, and sadness, and this story will capture not only theirs but anyone’s heart."
"With language more poetic than prosaic, Oliveira tells Amelia's story for all the kids out there who have trouble expressing themselves. It will break and heal your heart all at once."
"Calvin and the Super Apples is a heartfelt, touching story about what it means to be a friend, coming to terms with loss and the emotional stages of grief."
"Plotted as crisply as a ballet, with all the down-to-earth details of family life, brimming with color and humorous asides, this is a book unafraid of dealing with the weight of grief that exists even within the young."
"This delicately told story deals with the weight of missing a treasured companion in a nuanced and balanced way through the eyes of a child who finds strength and comfort in new and unexpected ways. It will warm your heart!"
"Ten-year-old Amelia is sometimes awkward, often tongue-tied, and ALWAYS a bright shining star, even when she doesn’t know it. Readers will adore her!"
"Calvin and the Sugar Apples is a big warm hug of a debut, as wise as it is charming, and a wholehearted ode to friendship as it helps us to heal and reconnect."
"A sensitive and rich children’s novel—a thoughtful, warm reflection on overcoming loss and embracing change."
"Debut author Oliveira’s lush prose brings the Portugal setting to life and portrays Amelia’s grief with realism. Her struggle to manage her emotions, as well as the deeper understanding she reaches of herself and the people around her, is endearing and rewarding. Balezza’s b&w pencil illustrations appear throughout, adding nuance to Amelia’s heightened feelings."
"This book is beautifully written with a poetic feel that’s perfect for middle grade kids. Middle grade kids are often dealing with their big feelings about friendships, confidence, worthiness, loneliness, and sadness, and this story will capture not only theirs but anyone’s heart."
"With language more poetic than prosaic, Oliveira tells Amelia's story for all the kids out there who have trouble expressing themselves. It will break and heal your heart all at once."
"Calvin and the Super Apples is a heartfelt, touching story about what it means to be a friend, coming to terms with loss and the emotional stages of grief."
"Plotted as crisply as a ballet, with all the down-to-earth details of family life, brimming with color and humorous asides, this is a book unafraid of dealing with the weight of grief that exists even within the young."
"This delicately told story deals with the weight of missing a treasured companion in a nuanced and balanced way through the eyes of a child who finds strength and comfort in new and unexpected ways. It will warm your heart!"
"Ten-year-old Amelia is sometimes awkward, often tongue-tied, and ALWAYS a bright shining star, even when she doesn’t know it. Readers will adore her!"
"Calvin and the Sugar Apples is a big warm hug of a debut, as wise as it is charming, and a wholehearted ode to friendship as it helps us to heal and reconnect."
Descriere
An unforgettable middle grade novel about friendship, grief, and the power of speaking your truth—told with warmth, honesty, and hope.