![]() ![]() Jan Spivey Gilchrist is the award-winning illustrator-author of seventy-four children's books. Eloise was a beloved children’s book creator whose pioneering voice, especially for the Black American experience, has made her an inspiration to many generations of readers. She received many awards, including the 2018 Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. She was the author of forty-eight children’s books including Honey, I Love and Other Poems and The Great Migration. “Everyone can relate to the poems’ affection, frustration, laughter, jealousy, and family pride, as well as the love that always shines through.” - BooklistĮloise Greenfield’s first book was published in 1972. With lyrical text and vibrant watercolor illustrations, Brothers & Sisters is the perfect way for the children in your family to share their love for each other. This collection of 25 short poems about life with siblings-full, half, step, old and young, close in age and far apart-showcases the powerful and special bond between all brothers and sisters. Still, I think no matter what, I’d rather have them than not. “These are the sweetest poems for kids and families of all kinds.” - Charlotte Observerīrothers and sisters can be dear, can be company, can bring cheer, can start arguments, can make noise, can cause tears, can break toys. Celebrate the love of brothers and sisters everywhere with award-winning author Eloise Greenfield in this poignant collection of poems for and about families, illustrated by renowned artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist. ![]()
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