Marshmallow

by Clare Turlay Newberry

On Sale: 02/09/2021

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Marshmallow

by Clare Turlay Newberry

illustrated by Clare Turlay Newberry

On Sale: 02/09/2021

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Caldecott Honor Book

About the Book

A beautiful classic picture book story about an unusual friendship between a bunny and a cat.

Oliver is a tabby cat who is always the center of attention.

Marshmallow is a baby rabbit who moves into Oliver's home.

At first Oliver does not welcome Marshmallow, but the little bunny's charms are impossible to resist. This is the true story of how Oliver and Marshmallow become friends.

Clare Turlay Newberry's lifelong passions for cats and for drawing come together in this elegantly illustrated book, winner of the 1943 Caldecott Honor.

Critical Praise

“Charming. With smile-inducing illustrations, this story about a cat and bunny becoming best friends is perfect for a snuggle session with your little one.” — Brightly

Product Details

ISBN: 9780063055711
ISBN 10: 0063055716
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: 02/09/2021
Pages: 32
List Price:9.99 CAD
Ages: 4 to 8
BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations
BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / Animals
BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse)

Clare Turlay Newberry

Biography

Clare Turlay Newberry (1903-1970) was born in Eugene, Oregon. She studied art at the University of Oregon, School of the Portland Art Museum, the California School of Fine Arts, and La Grand Chaumière in Paris, France. She received the Caldecott Honor for four of her books: T-Bone, The Baby Sitter (1951); Marshmallow (1943); April's Kittens (1941); and Barkis (1939).

In Ms. Newberry's own words, "Every word of marshmallow is true, even to the drawing of them wrapped in each other's arms. I know people find this hard to believe, but the bunny was so little and was so convinced that Oliver was his mother, what could Oliver do but be his mother the best way he could?"