Dear Bookstore

(Hardback)

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A picture-book love letter to bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning childrens songwriter, ukulele player, and debut author Emily Arrow.

Dear Bookstore, I remember
the first time I ever visited you.

For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, its a world thats always there for herone that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. Its a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. Theres always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevive Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrows song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.

Author Bio

Emily Arrow (she/they) is an award-winning childrens songwriter, author, and educator known for crafting meaningful stories and songs. Her music albums include Sing Along with Emily Arrow and the Storytime Singalong series. Alongside her ukulele companion, Bow, Emily Arrow aims to inspire young minds, encouraging them to embrace and share their own unique voices. She enjoys going on walks with her dog and partner and finding cozy corners in independent bookshops for reading. Emily Arrow resides in Los Angeles.

Genevive Godbout is the illustrator of many picture books, including The Pink Umbrella by Amlie Callot, Wherever Youll Be by Ariella Prince Guttman, and If I Couldnt Be Anne by Kallie George. Her work has appeared in the Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibit in New York and on Christmas and holiday stamps for the Canadian postal service. Genevive Godbout lives in Montreal.