The Ring Bearer

Mama's getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.

Jackson's mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She's supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson's not sure she's taking her job as seriously as she should.

In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who's nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life's big changes.

Praise for The Ring Bearer

Throughout, Cooper's softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family's life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson.--Kirkus Reviews

Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book.--Booklist

Children will identify readily with Jackson's fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection.--School Library Journal

Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment.--Horn Book

Author: Floyd Cooper
Publisher: Philomel Books
Published: 04/04/2017
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.30h x 7.60w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780399167409
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 196340 / Ring Bearer


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2017
Booklist 02/15/2017 pg. 84
School Library Journal 03/01/2017 pg. 102
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2017
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2017 pg. 71

About the Author
Floyd Cooper (www.floydcooper.com) always dreamed of becoming an artist, and he has now illustrated dozens of books for children, including Jump! (From the Life of Michael Jordan), Back of the Bus, and Max and the Tag-Along Moon. He received a Coretta Scott King Award for his illustrations in The Blacker the Berry and a Coretta Scott King Honor for his illustrations in Brown Honey in Broomwheat Tea and I Have Heard of a Land. He lives in New Jersey with his family. Follow him on Twitter @floydcooper4.