Sounds Like Joy

(Hardback)

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A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends inSounds Like Joy, a colorful underwater picture book and essential read-aloud from Yesenia Moises, illustrator oftennis Olympian Serena Williamss The Adventures of Qai Qai!

One day, Joy finds something unexpected on the ocean reef. When she shakes it, it makes a brand-new noise!

Soon she and her aquatic animal friends are dancing to the beat and feeling amazing . . . until her jingle-jangle loses a few important pieces and stops making the special sound she loves.

The little mermaids friends spring into action with some creative noisemaking to cheer her up! How can they use what they have under the sea to make the sound shes missing

Reviews

Moises energizing, jewel-toned illustrations are the epitome of sweetness. Readers will relish the songlike onomatopoeia on almost every page, and careful youngsters will notice the cleverly placed breadcrumbs portending the jingle-jangles fate. A harmonious tribute to the power of musicand friendship. Kirkus Reviews Yesenia brings musicality to every illustration with sounds that leap off the page. This warm and welcoming picture book celebrates the magic of music and the power of community; with charming characters and rich colors, it is a vibrant tribute to the ways music unites us. Vashti Harrison, #1 New York Timesbestselling author-illustrator of Little Leadersand Big Chaka Chaka, La di da di, WHOOSH SWOOSH, BLUB: The words Sound Like Joy! The colorful story feels like love! C. G. Esperanza, award-winning author-illustrator of Boogie Boogie, Yall This exquisitely illustrated book is a true feast of color and sounds, sure to bring joy to all who read it. Eric Velasquez, award-winning author-illustrator of Grandmas Giftand Octopus Stew In Moises friendly cartoon images, the vibrant colors change with the location and the atmospheric conditions. An innovative, refreshing, out-of-this-world tale. Kirkus Reviews, starred review for Stella's Stellar Hair Filled with richly colored illustrations, this book will particularly catch the eye of theFancy Nancyset. Booklist, on Serena Williams' The Adventures of Qai Qai Moisess bright digital cartoon art, dominated by shades of purple, pink, and blue, aptly reflects the books element of fantasy laced with optimism. Publishers Weekly, on Serena Williams' The Adventures of Qai Qai

Author Bio

Yesenia Moises is an Afro-Latina author and illustrator who uses colorful illustrations to create wonder and magic for young readers. Her picture book Stellas Stellar Hair received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, and she also served as the illustrator for tennis Olympian Serena Williamss The Adventures of Qai Qai. Yesenia Moises is an Afro-Latina author and illustrator who uses colorful illustrations to create wonder and magic for young readers. Her picture book Stellas Stellar Hair received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, and she also served as the illustrator for tennis Olympian Serena Williamss The Adventures of Qai Qai.