author/illustrator: Nadine Robert, Qin Leng
ages: 5+
64 pages
25.6 x 19.7 cm
hardcover
French
Comme des géants (Canada)
Sold: French (world), Korean, Complex Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English (world), Italian, Spanish and Catalan
Clover
Clover is a poignant picture bookabout trusting you own ability to make decisions and building self-reliance.
Around Clover’s family’s goat farm, there are plenty of things to do on any given day, from picking blueberries to collecting clams. But making decisions, even choosing something to do, is a great source of hesitation for young Clover — that is, until one day, when the child’s beloved goat, Peony, wanders too far from the farm.
In order to bring Peonyback home safely, Clover will have to learn to act quickly and decisively.
- Part of the 100 outstanding picturebooks 2023
- Selected by the BRAW Amazing Bookshelf (Bologna Bookfair 2023)
- Quebec Booksellers' Award: Winner 2023, Children 0-5 years category
- Canada Council for the Arts: Governor General’s Literary Awards 2022, Children and illustrated book's category
IN THE MEDIA
“A quirky and quiet pastoral tale that offers instruction to young children on independence and decision-making.” — Kirkus Review
“The illustrations by Qin Leng are absolutely beautiful and are perfect for this sweet story about trusting your choices and having a loving family.” — Youth Services Book Review
"Ideal for first readers: a book full of illustrations, organized in chapters that will help them enjoy this adventure. Trebol is the youngest of a big family. She lives on a farm, together with her sisters and brothers. Every day, she faces a lot of little dilemmas. It is so difficult to make decisions! When the little goat Peonia gets lost, Clover learns to decide calmly, listening to her inner voice." —El Pais Spain / Babelia Best books (January 2024)
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