  | Book Details Title: I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference |
Book DescriptionReview “In a fraught political epoch, partisan angst often makes its way into books for young readers. So hats off to Mark Shulman and Serge Bloch for keeping things even-tempered with ‘I Voted’, a picture book that introduces children ages 3-7 to a basic democratic concept without trying to instill anxiety or indignation. The text is clear and lively, and Mr. Bloch’s stylish, color-splashed line drawings . . . expand on it in a humorous way.” —The Wall Street Journal “The hows, whys, and wherefores of voting are presented in this picture book. . . . Bloch’s illustrations, dominated by people delineated in sketchy black outlines filled with simple patterns or color shades, emphasize expressions rendered in a cartoon style, and this adds a needed bit of levity to it all. . . . Comprehensive and forthright.”—Kirkus Reviews “Bloch’s balletic ink line—punctuated with color washes and textural elements in red, white, and blue—and Shulman’s crisp prose means there’ll be no sleeping through this civics class. . . . A simple volume with a vital message: ‘If you don’t vote, you don’t get to choose.'”— Publishers Weekly “Bloch’s cheerful red, white, and blue illustrations pair perfectly with the text, producing a joyful, engaging book that encourages responsible citizenship. . . . Shulman reminds readers that civic engagement starts well before the age of 18.”—School Library Journal “In this sleekly organized picture book, Shulman leads pre- and primary schoolers through the voting process, from the concept of making a choice through to the sticker hopefully presented to the youngster who tags along with a voting adult. . . . Bloch’s cast of diverse citizens are rendered in roughly sketched black line and splashes of color that happily overrun their outlines, adding a touch of sophistication that gives the title the flexibility to span grade levels.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Read more About the Author Mark Shulman has authored over 150 books, including the picture book Mom and Dad are Palindromes. His debut novel Scrawl was an ALA/YALSA pick for Best Fiction for Young Adults title. Shulman lives in New York City.Serge Bloch is a society of Illustrators Gold Medal winner and the recipient of France’s Baobab Award. He illustrated Susie Morgenstern’s A Book of Coupons, named an ALA Batchelder Honor Book, and has written and illustrated numerous books for children and young adults including One Proud Penny written by Randy Siegel. He lives in Paris. Read more Customers Review: She had a hard time deciding between cupcakes and ice cream. According to her Mom she chose both, but she got the message. She was ready to vote in the 2018 election and had her easel set up as a ballot. Good job authors! | |
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