Honey by David Ezra Stein
Honey Gustafson grew up watching Audrey Hepburn films, especially Breakfast at Tiffany's. Leaving behind Omaha and her abusive family for New York City, she parlays her resemblance to the legendary screen actress to reinvent herself as a postmodern Holly Golightly down to the elbow high gloves, liquid eyeliner, and upswept hair. As an escort to hedge fund CEOs and visiting Saudi sheiks, suddenly Honey is living the life she's always dreamed of, party to a glittering world of wealth and privilege previously glimpsed through film. But there is a shadow side to the gilded path Honey has chosen. One night her tainted fairytale erupts in brutal violence that comes close to getting her killed. Raised on the hard streets of Spanish Harlem, sexy ER doctor, Marcus Sanders has seen his share of domestic violence outside the hospital as well as within it. Still, something about the lovely waif-like young woman who shows up in his ER clothed in vintage couture and bearing a broken wrist and patchwork of bruises tugs at his heart. Honey's stoicism and stubborn courage frustrate him but also win his admiration. When she discharges herself against medical advice-his-Marcus is both irate and fearful for her. The bastard who beat her within an inch of her life will likely do so again-and the next time she may not be so lucky. He knows he can't save everyone, but he can save someone-this someone. Breaking every rule in the medical handbook, and likely a law or two, he trails her back to her Park Avenue apartment-and gets much more than he bargained for. Can Honey and Marcus overcome their dark pasts and find their own sexy Happily Ever After? Contains mature themes.
* “The curious young bear from Leaves returns for ‘his second year,’ fresh from hibernation and eager for the taste of honey. . . In the meantime, the other delights of spring and summer beckon, and the bear relishes warm grass, bursting berries, and rushing rain as he waits for the telltale buzz that heralds his favorite treat. Highlighting the natural greens and golds of summer, Stein’s pen-and-watercolor illustrations are suffused with loose, childlike exuberance, while their relatively small scale invites a sense of intimacy, drawing readers into the bear’s anticipation and eventual satisfaction. Throughout, the art balances the straightforward sensory details of the text, with some actions described and others—such as a well-deserved bee sting on the nose—purely visual. A seasonal read with storytime potential and staying power, Honey is not to be missed.”—School Library Journal, starred review
* “Working in deceptively simple visual vignettes enclosed in rough-edged panels, Stein’s wriggly pen-and-ink lines bring a quality of vitality to the natural features of Bear’s habitat. . . . Gentle outing about waiting and appreciating.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The text emphasizes Bear’s single-minded pursuit, but when he must wait, it turns to his delight in the world around him as the spring turns to summer and then fall. The short sentences and the many sensory words work well, helping readers to share his experiences. . . . The freewheeling, expressive illustrations bring Bear’s world to life on the page. A well-crafted sequel to Leaves.”—Booklist
“Framed, energetic watercolors. . . . Stein's figures are gestural, loose, simple lines delineating his protagonist, whose round head and simplified body will foster an easy relationship with young readers. . . . Sweet as, well, honey.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The softly blended colors . . . evoke the passing of the seasons from spring to the height of summer into fall, complemented by rhythmic, alliterative prose. . . . This quiet story about the simple pleasures of summer and the building anticipation of something good will warm cold winter nights and elicit conversations with older listeners about memories of any season.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Stein captures Bear’s wide-eyed enthusiasm for discovering the natural world around him, as Bear eagerly puts all his senses to work. . . . The use of repetition and the steady pacing, which then accelerates once Bear finally hears buzzing bees, make for compelling page-turns. Stein’s clean page design and uncluttered compositions keep the focus on the endearing protagonist, who is depicted in relaxed, carefree lines. . . . Stein’s writing is filled with vivid descriptors. . . . Any toddler who has ever waited patiently (or not-so-patiently) for something will relate to the sight of Bear racing toward the bees (“Ouch!”). Once single-minded Bear does get the honey, readers can’t help but rejoice with him as he delights in it. Simply delicious.”—The Horn Book
* “Working in deceptively simple visual vignettes enclosed in rough-edged panels, Stein’s wriggly pen-and-ink lines bring a quality of vitality to the natural features of Bear’s habitat. . . . Gentle outing about waiting and appreciating.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The text emphasizes Bear’s single-minded pursuit, but when he must wait, it turns to his delight in the world around him as the spring turns to summer and then fall. The short sentences and the many sensory words work well, helping readers to share his experiences. . . . The freewheeling, expressive illustrations bring Bear’s world to life on the page. A well-crafted sequel to Leaves.”—Booklist
“Framed, energetic watercolors. . . . Stein's figures are gestural, loose, simple lines delineating his protagonist, whose round head and simplified body will foster an easy relationship with young readers. . . . Sweet as, well, honey.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The softly blended colors . . . evoke the passing of the seasons from spring to the height of summer into fall, complemented by rhythmic, alliterative prose. . . . This quiet story about the simple pleasures of summer and the building anticipation of something good will warm cold winter nights and elicit conversations with older listeners about memories of any season.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Stein captures Bear’s wide-eyed enthusiasm for discovering the natural world around him, as Bear eagerly puts all his senses to work. . . . The use of repetition and the steady pacing, which then accelerates once Bear finally hears buzzing bees, make for compelling page-turns. Stein’s clean page design and uncluttered compositions keep the focus on the endearing protagonist, who is depicted in relaxed, carefree lines. . . . Stein’s writing is filled with vivid descriptors. . . . Any toddler who has ever waited patiently (or not-so-patiently) for something will relate to the sight of Bear racing toward the bees (“Ouch!”). Once single-minded Bear does get the honey, readers can’t help but rejoice with him as he delights in it. Simply delicious.”—The Horn Book
Award-winning children's author and illustrator David Ezra Stein was born in Brooklyn, New York. His works include Interrupting Chicken, Leaves, Monster Hug!, Tad and Dad, Pouch!, and Ol' Mama Squirrel. In addition to winning the Ezra Jack Keats award in 2008 and a Caldecott Honor in 2011, Stein's books have been named to several major book lists, such as Publishers Weekly's Best Book of the Year, Kirkus Reviews' Editor's Choice, and School Library Journal's Best Book. He lives in Kew Gardens, New York, with wife, Miriam, and their son, Sam.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780593108208 |
| ISBN 10 | 0593108205 |
| Title | Honey |
| Author | David Ezra Stein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nancy Paulsen Books |
| Year published | 2020-02-25 |
| Number of pages | 34 |
| Prizes | Winner of Charlotte Zolotow Award. |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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