Together We Grow (2020)

Author: Susan Vaught | Illustrator: Kelly Murphy | Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books | Ages 4-8

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Kelly Murphy's new picture book, Together We Grow, written by Susan Vaught for Simon and Schuster/Paula Wiseman, has received FOUR starred reviews, from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist and School Library Journal! Together We Grow is a poignant picture book that celebrates inclusivity, acceptance, and the importance of rebuilding a community in the wake of disaster.

“A truly inspiring picture book that will resonate with both children and adults.”—School Library Journal (Starred Review)

Kirkus, STARRED: “Emotionally charged and eloquently rendered in words and art, this picture book is worth owning and cherishing.”

STARRED Review from Booklist: “Lovely illustrations using acrylic paints, oil paints, and gel medium create charming images of the vast array of animals that get along harmoniously in the small space. The tale is told in short rhyming couplets that, along with the appealing pictures, present a sense of unity among the diverse barn population. Here is a gentle tale of inclusion and fairness that children will clearly understand.”

STARRED Review from Publishers Weekly: “Murphy makes effective use of shadow and light in pictures that convey the expressive animals’ apprehension and eventual change of heart—and underscore the importance of trust and acceptance.”

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