Books in Costa Children's Book Award series

This book will help teach a child the meaning of color by involving the child in coloring pictures that are described in short verses, or rhymes. Parents, other family members, and friends can help instill imagination by pointing to various objects in the drawings and have the child suggest a color. Animals, trees, flowers, and birds will also become part of their ''familiar'' experience.

I LOVE THAT ABOUT ME We are who we are. We have thoughts and feelings that we express by the things we do and the things we say. Lucy shows us how she loves everything about herself. What makes her unique, what makes her, HER? Whether she is exploring nature, listening to her feelings or loving her crazy curly hair, Lucy wants you to love yourself as much as she does. After all, nobody is quite like you, and no matter what you do, you should love everything about you, too! Living and loving life in Québec, author Vanessa Venne is grateful for everything life has given her. She is blessed with a loving husband and beautiful healthy children. Working in Finance, but a true artist at heart, she graduated in Fine Arts and loves art and nature. At a young age, enjoying the outdoors and being in her own little world, she discovered her love and passion for art. Vanessa loves her role as a mom. With all the ups and the downs this majestic role brings, teaching her children love, self-love and acceptance will be a great accomplishment. She believes that respecting ourselves and having confidence helps us to grow into the beautiful people we are meant to be and remembering that we are all unique and that is our power.