Holly L. Niner is a speech therapist and writer whose stories have appeared in many children's magazines. Her picture books were designated as an IBBY Outstanding Book for Young People with Disabilities (2005), an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award winner (2006) and a Bank Street College of Education Best Book (2005). This is her third picture book. Isabella Ongaro is an illustrator who loves adventure, travel, and experiencing the joy in life. She has illustrated several books in her native Italian. This is her first picture book in English.
"A sweet story where running away leads Grace right where she needs
to be." Kirby Larson, Newbery Award-Winning author
"Alternating voices and fonts in adult orange and youthful purple
relate Grace's experiences with dramatic humor, and fun, colorful
illustrations . . . convey the wide range of emotions that allow
Grace's day to go from better to best with a little help from Mom
and Dad." Foreword Reviews
"Niner's tale, told entirely in dialogue at bedtime, will be
familiar to most toddlers, though not every set of parents is so
indulgent and understanding. The typeface and color are different
for each speaker (Grace's is, of course, purple). Ongaro's
illustrations, drawn by hand but colored electronically, alternate
between the evening bedroom and the events of the day, depicting
Grace and her parents as white. The bright and cheery images add
needed detail to the spare tale." Kirkus Reviews
"Her patient mother comes up with a solution that respects Grace's
need for a little space and independence . . . cheery scenes of
domestic life . . . successfully establish the family's closeness."
Publishers Weekly
" The Day I Ran Away will be sure to keep kids engaged and will
teach them the importance of following rules and listening to
parents. And, hopefully, they will also learn that there really is
no place like home." Edwards Book Club
"Look out Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad
Day , there's a new book in town and it's earned a very special
place in our hearts and on our book shelf." CLC Reviews
"Youngsters will enjoy this tale because Grace's kid-sized sass
does not erode their family's underlying strengths. Actually,
caregiver trainers or parenting instructors can use this title to
launch discussion on how active listening and flexible parameters
underscore accountability in a kid-friendly way." Katie Engen
"This fun little story pulls at big heart strings, and creates a
wistful desire to return to a time when my very courageous little
boy determined he too, needed broader living conditions." Darleen
Wohlfeil, storymonsters.com
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