Silver Linings

(Hardback)

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Pip and Parker are best friends who do everything together. When Pip makes a mistake, Parker is always there to see the bright side. But what happens when Parker needs a little encouragement, too

Perfect for story-time and bedtime sharing, Silver Linings is a funny picture book about friendship, resilience, overcoming anxiety, and staying positive in the face of adversity, from acclaimed author-artist Fiona Woodcock.

Pip and Parker live next door to each other and are such good friends that sometimes they dont even need words to communicate. If something goes wrong, Parker (who always looks on the bright side) helps Pip see the silver lining.

When the clouds roll in, Pip sees a day spoiled by rain, but Parker sees a chance to play a fun cloud guessing game! When Pip accidently drops her sweet strawberry snack into her lemonade, shes certain disaster has struck. But Parker finds a reason to celebrate their unexpected pink lemonade! But what will happen when Parker makes a mistake and feels blue Can Pip cheer him up and show him the silver lining

Acclaimed author-illustrator Fiona Woodcocks emotionally rich illustrations accompany her imaginative celebration of friendship, positivity, and loyalty. A great read-aloud, Silver Linings is perfect for bedtime, story-time, and classrooms. A wonderful choice for social and emotional learning that celebrates the importance of empathy and staying positive.

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[Pip and Parker] are best pals who love doing stuff together . . . Pip gets upset when even small mishaps occur and she doesnt know what to do. Parker always sees the upsidesthe silver liningsof worrisome situations and dreams up happy solutions. . . . And so it goes until a messy mishap occurs to Parker. Can Pip discover the silver lining this time The bright side is . . . she can and doessweetly, ingeniously, and wordlessly. . . . A gentle lesson that being optimistic brings rewards, as does having a very good friend. Kirkus Reviews Play[ing] the afternoon away, Parker finds a way to turn around one disappointing situation after another. . . . When Parker becomes upset over ruined drawings, Pip gets the chance to cheer up her friend for a change. Woodcocks soft color palette illustrates the friendship with gentleness . . . Encourages readers to find hope when things dont go to plan, and reminds them that a good friend makes things better, even when they dont know what to say. . . . A warm story of friendship and a tender addition to SEL shelves. School Library Journal Its lucky that Pip has such a good friend in Parker, whos always there to pick her back up when she feels down. . . . But what can Pip do when Parker spills his cup all over their artwork She, of course, cheers him up . . . Wonderfully detailed and warmly inviting; soft, colored pencil sketching and dappled, hazy watercolors in cheerful hues echo Parkers skillfulness at comfort and reassurance. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books Pip and Parker are best friends, though they possess different outlooks on life. Where Pip is easily discouraged, Parker sees the positive in the situation. . . . Later, an accident that leaves even Parker at a loss for the silver lining gives Pip the chance to return the favor, and she finds a way to make her best friend feel better. The sweet story lets both friends shine, and young readers are sure to relate to both attitudes. . . . A soothing study of the joy in buoying friendships and the importance of perspective. Booklist Best friends Pip . . . [and Parker] are so close that sometimes they dont even need to speak. But when words are necessary, Parker has a gift for seeing any situations bright sidethe silver liningand bringing the friends together. . . . A book about mutual appreciation and support in which both characters model loving-kindness, confidence, and resilience in their own way. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Fiona Woodcock is the author and illustrator of several books for children, including Hiding Heidi, and Poppy, Buttercup, Bluebell, and Dandy, published with Simon and Schuster. Her first Greenwillow picture book, Look, goes on sale in July 2018. She grew up in Leicester, England, and has a degree from the Glasgow School of Art.