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I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree

by Jean E. Pendziwol

illustrated by Nathalie Dion

Publisher
Groundwood Books Ltd
Publication date
Sep 2020
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781773062204
    Publish Date
    Sep 2020
    List Price
    $18.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781773062211
    Publish Date
    Sep 2020
    List Price
    $16.95

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About the authors

Jean E. Pendziwol has published several highly acclaimed picture books, including Once Upon a Northern Night, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault, finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award. She is also the author of Marja’s Skis, illustrated by Jirina Marton, and The Red Sash and Dawn Watch, illustrated by Nicolas Debon. Jean’s debut adult novel, The Lightkeeper’s Daughters, will be published in 2017 in more than ten languages. Jean finds inspiration in the rich history, culture and geography of Northwestern Ontario where she lives in the shadow of the Nor’Wester Mountains near Lake Superior.

Jean E. Pendziwol's profile page

NATHALIE DION is an illustrator living in Montreal who studied Design Arts at Concordia University. Her other children's books include I Found Hope in a Cherry Tree by Jean E. Pendziwol, The Biggest Puddle in the World by Mark Lee and What's in Your Purse? by Abigail Samoun. Nathalie has received a number of awards for her illustration and has exhibited her work in Montreal galleries.

 

Nathalie Dion's profile page

Awards

  • Commended, 49th Shelf Canadian Books of the Year
  • Commended, Globe 100 Favourite Books
  • Long-listed, World Illustration Award
  • Winner, 3x3 International Illustration Annual Merit Award

Editorial Reviews

[T]he text is poetic and the artwork is riveting.

Postmedia

Along with Pendziwol’s poetic text, Dion’s illustrations shimmer with hope.

Globe and Mail