In You I See: A Story that Celebrates the Beauty Within

by Rachel Emily, Jodie Howard (Illustrator)

Overview

Dive into this beautiful nature poetry ebook, full of captivating imagery and gorgeous illustrations, to uncover that there is more to someone than meets the eye.

People are not always what they seem on the surface and it is important to look a little closer. This charming ebook encourages its young readers to use their imagination, and to look within others, and themselves, and discover all that they have to offer.

Are you as joyful and bright as a daffodil? Or as bold and brave as a tiger? In You I See highlights and celebrates the various layers and attributes different people can have. With captivating, rhyming text by singer-songwriter Rachel "Maiday" Moulden and gorgeous illustrations by Jodie Howard, this enchanting ebook brings the magic of rhyme and nature together.

Whether you are looking for a bedtime story, a beautiful gift for a special occasion, or just an ebook to share with your child, this charming picture ebook will make the perfect addition to the book shelf.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744063097
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	03/15/2022
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Rachel Emily is a published songwriter and music artist from the UK. Instagram (@maidaymusic) and Twitter (@IAmMaiday).

Jodie Howard has been long listed at the World Illustration Awards, and selected for both the AOI and D&AD’s ‘Ones To Watch’ showcase lists. She has interests in creating atmospheres, and evoking feelings from her imagery. She loves to create work about a variety of subjects, which often come from inspirations of light sources, landscape and nature. Her illustrations are created traditionally using a combination of gouache and colored pencil, and are heavily rooted in observational drawing and sketchbook work through drawing on location outside.
Her recent illustrated book explores the city of Cambridge at night, which she hand-binds and sells through her website alongside limited edition prints and original paintings.

Jodie Howard has been long listed at the World Illustration Awards, and selected for both the AOI and D&AD’s ‘Ones To Watch’ showcase lists. She has interests in creating atmospheres, and evoking feelings from her imagery. She loves to create work about a variety of subjects, which often come from inspirations of light sources, landscape and nature. Her illustrations are created traditionally using a combination of gouache and colored pencil, and are heavily rooted in observational drawing and sketchbook work through drawing on location outside. 
Her recent illustrated book explores the city of Cambridge at night, which she hand-binds and sells through her website alongside limited edition prints and original paintings.

Editorial Reviews

03/14/2022

Emily’s first-person narrative draws on nature to present an uplifting vision of the beauty that lies within each person. Taking the title as a repeated refrain, simple rhyming lines highlight the positive characteristics of a tiger, river, swallow, oak tree, and much more: “In you I see.../ a daffodil// A yellow burst of spring/ That fills my day with happiness/ And brightens everything.” Howard’s digitally rendered impressionistic accompaniments feature the faceless silhouettes of two figures—one tall, one small—experiencing the natural world, from the brilliant orange of an oak tree to pink coral in an azure ocean. A final spread depicts individual internality literally, showing figures colored in by all they’ve seen and visually echoing the book’s cheerful conclusion: “There’s much to see in everyone./ All you need to do is look!” Ages 3–5. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

★ 02/01/2022

PreS-Gr 3—"When I look at you I see/ Much more than meets the eye./ I'm not sure how to list it all,/ But with this book, I'll try." Howard's dynamic paintings capture Emily's narration of the beauty in life and living; images and imagery leap off the pages and create an anthem to paying attention. The word choices and rhythmic writing focus on everyday wonders, from animals to colors, events, and people. Through the narration, a guardian figure tells the child of her current uniqueness and future capabilities. Emily leaves readers truly celebrating humanity and spirituality, while each brushstroke coordinates perfectly with the excellence of the lines. VERDICT Similar to The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, this book lifts up the audience and reaffirms what it means to be valued and loved.—Tanya Haynes

School Library Journal