Beautiful Hands
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Picture Book · Ages 2–8 · 2015

Beautiful Hands

Written by Bret Baumgarten · Written and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi

Discover the magic of what little hands can achieve.

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40 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the wonders of what children's hands can create in this vibrant journey. With each page, young readers are invited to imagine, dream, and reach for the stars. Inspired by a father's morning ritual with his daughter, this book encourages children to use their hands to make a difference. Thumbprint and handprint art bring the story to life, offering a visual feast that captivates and inspires. What will your beautiful hands do today? Dive into this enchanting tale and find out how small hands can make big dreams come true.

From the publisher

This colorful concept book reveals an illustrative surprise and reading delight with every turn of the page. Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; stretch imaginations; and reach for dreams. Parents and educators will enjoy sharing the word play with young readers. Children will revel in the spectacular art created using thumb- and hand-prints. The book’s uplifting message will rouse and motivate, leaving no heart untouched. Based on co-author Bret Baumgarten’s experience of holding his daughter’s hands every morning and asking her, What will your beautiful hands do today?, this book was created to inspire children everywhere to use their power to help themselves and others achieve their dreams. Co-authored and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi (One, Zero, Two), it is sure to charm.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
2–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD300L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about imaginationBooks about word playBooks about creativityBooks about crafts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.3
F&P level
~J
Publication
Published
September 29, 2015
First published
April 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780990799306

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