You Hold Me Up -- Monique Gray Smith

<p><strong>Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other's well-being in their everyday actions.</strong></p> <p>Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote <em>You Hold Me Up</em> to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging respect between peers, starting with our littlest citizens.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Monique Gray Smith<br><b>Publisher:</b> Orca Book Publishers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/31/2017<br><b>Pages:</b> 32<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.06h x 9.29w x 0.47d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781459814479<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 07/01/2017<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 11/01/2017<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 07/01/2018 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw