Clover A Picture Book
Clover A Picture Book by Nadine Robert, published by Milky Way Picture Books in 2022, is a 64-page picture book that explores themes of decision-making and self-trust. Set against the backdrop of Clover’s family’s goat farm, the story follows young Clover as they navigate various activities, from picking blueberries to collecting clams. When Clover’s beloved goat, Peony, wanders too far, the child must learn to act quickly and decisively to bring Peony back home.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that emphasizes the importance of independence and self-reliance. The book presents a gentle yet suspenseful tale that encourages young readers to confront hesitation and make choices. With its focus on family, farm life, and the bond between siblings and animals, Clover offers a relatable experience for children, all illustrated with lush ink and watercolor artwork.
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Clover is an inspiring picture book about decision-making and self-trust when you’re all alone, by critically acclaimed creators Nadine Robert and Qin Leng.
Around Clover’s family’s goat farm, there are plenty of things to do, from picking blueberries to collecting clams. But making decisions, even choosing something to do, is a great source of hesitation for young Clover–that is until one day, the child’s beloved goat, Peony, wanders too far from the farm. In order to bring Peony back home safely, Clover will have to learn to act quickly and decisively.
Winner of the Canadian 2022 Governor’s General’s Literary Award for the French Language edition.
“Lush, finely detailed ink and watercolor artwork forms the basis of this gently suspenseful story . . . A quirky and quiet pastoral tale that offers instruction to young children on independence and decision-making.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Robert captures Clover’s indecision and appeals to the forest’s natural presences (‘Gentle Stream, I need your help’), using each event to illuminate moments of deliberation in which direction and self-assurance flower.” —Publishers Weekly
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