Say It! - Hardcover

Charlotte Zolotow - author, editor, publisher, and educator - had one of the most distinguished reputations in the field of children's literature in the US. She wrote more than seventy books, many of which are picture-book classics, such as Mr Rabbit and the Lovely Present and William's Doll. Born in Virginia, US, she died in 2013 aged 98. Charlotte Voake is the author-illustrator of Ginger, shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, Ginger Finds a Home and Hello Twins, which was awarded one of the 2006 New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books. She is also the illustrator of Steve Voake's Insect Detectives and Vivian French's Caterpillar, Caterpillar. She lives in Surrey, England.

A hymn to nature, this lyrical book is deeply moving and captures the joy of a love between mother and daughter. The loose, energetic illustrations evoke the glory of a golden autumn day. This is truly a book to be treasured. * Inis Reading Guide * To celebrate autumn - and the unique relationship between mothers and daughters - here is a beautifully tender and reassuring picture book [...] There is a moving emotional intensity to Zolotow's portrayal of the magical bond of love between parents and children which will appeal to generations young and old. * Lancashire Evening Post * There is a moving emotional intensity to Zolotow's portrayal of the magical bond of love between parents and children which will appeal to generations young and old. A picture classic just made for sharing at bedtime. * Lancashire Evening Post * Zolotow's uplifting poetic text (originally written well over thirty years ago) has the perfect complement in Charlotte Voake's warm pen-and-ink and watercolour illustrations. The scenes are alive with autumn colours and the tenderness that so evidently exists between mother and daughter. * Red Reading Hub * This is a book to share - an intimate book - that would be a pleasure to read not just for the emotional content, the visual appeal but also the design with a bold font that requires no effort. An inspired pairing. * Books for Keeps *