What's Your Name?
What's This Book About
What’s your name? Maybe you’ll find it in this effervescent picture book–an ode to an important part of each of us from the creator of The Favorite Book. Everyone has one . . .or maybe a few.So what’s in a name?What does it do? Names hold power. They can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors and heroes. Sometimes growing into a name, or selecting a new one, can take a little time. Names connect us to others and help create who we are and what makes us uniquely special. With an engaging visual narrative buzzing with people and names of all stripes, and a lilting text that’s perfect for reading aloud, the creator of The Favorite Book and Do You Believe in Unicorns? offers a celebratory and affirming story that will have readers reflecting on their names–and proudly sharing them.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Bethanie Deeney Murguia was raised in Western New York near the Grand Canyon of the East and many, many cows. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rochester with a BA in psychology and fine art, she moved to New York City where she worked as an art director for Hearst Magazines. While in New York, Bethanie received her MFA in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts. Bethanie now lives in the Bay Area where she has worked for a variety of design and marketing firms. Her illustrations have appeared on packaging and in various children’s publications, including Ladybug and My Big Backyard. Since 2011, she has focused exclusively on writing and illustrating picture books. Her illustrations and books have been honored with numerous accolades, including Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Awards and Bank Street College Best Books of the Year.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781536218565
- Publication Date
- November 8, 2022
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Original Publication Date
- November 8, 2022
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 7 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2022930423
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