Marilyn Faucher's vibrant illustrations are a lovely complement to Musgrave's prose, and together these elements introduce babies and toddlers to the delight of cold summer plums, a shower of cherry blossom petals and the endlessness of love. A perfect read-aloud, this poetic board book will foster warmth and closeness with the littlest ones in your life
Susan Musgrave has been nominated for and has received awards in five different categories of writing: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, personal essay, children's writing and for her work as an editor. She has published many books, including Love You More, More Blueberries, My Love is for You and Kiss, Tickle, Cuddle, Hug. Susan teaches poetry at the University of British Columbia in the Optional Residency Creative Writing MFA program and conducts workshops in libraries, prisons and high schools across the country. She lives on Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
Born and raised in Montreal, Marilyn Faucher is an honors graduate of Université du Québec à Montréal's graphic design program, specializing in illustration. Her contemporary style brings a fresh perspective to traditional techniques, resulting in sensitive yet vibrant illustrations. Marilyn lives in a small town not far from Montreal with a cat named Feta.