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Carmen Gìl is an award-winning author of more then 80 books. She lives and works in Spain, and been incuded in the White Raven list in 2009.The award-winning illustrator Miguel Cerro is a Graphic Design professional. He has worked professionally in illustration and graphic design since 2008. He has done many design, publicity and illustration projects, specializing in posters and illustrated books. As author or illustrator he has published more than a dozen works, some of which have received awards and mentions in various contests.
"...As an older protagonist, Mr. Yes demonstrates that adults make mistakes, too, and that learning continues into adulthood. Gil (Kibo and the Purple Dragon) concludes with sly encouragement. Saying no, she points out, is a physical skill that can be learned: “Wrinkle up your nose and purse your lips, just like you’re going to give someone a kiss.” ~ Publishers Weekly
"Sometimes the smallest words are the hardest to say, and 'no' is downright impossible for the ever agreeable Mister Yes.(...) Gil delivers a humorous cautionary tale that unfolds through a creative mix of soft edges and sharp angles, encouraging children, teens and adults to speak honestly and with confidence." ~ Foreword Reviews
Best Children’s Picture Book - English Language ~ Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards
"Full-page illustrations evocative of surrealist art make this a visually unique picture book and an effective conversation starter about personal boundaries." ~ School Library Journal
So what about you? Have you ever smiled and said yes when what you really wanted to say was no?
This is a fun story for readers of all ages about the importance of communication and being assertive.
Guided Reading Level: P , Lexile Level: 620L
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Product details
Biographical note
Carmen Gìl is an award-winning author of more then 80 books. She lives and works in Spain, and been incuded in the White Raven list in 2009.The award-winning illustrator Miguel Cerro is a Graphic Design professional. He has worked professionally in illustration and graphic design since 2008. He has done many design, publicity and illustration projects, specializing in posters and illustrated books. As author or illustrator he has published more than a dozen works, some of which have received awards and mentions in various contests.