Mary Lyn Ray

Deer Dancer Mary Lyn Ray

Brief Description: A child who is in a woodland clearing to practice dancing spies a deer and observes how it leaps and turns. Marc Notes: A girl who is in a woodland clearing to practice dancing spies a deer and observes how it leaps and turns. Publisher Marketing: In this mesmerizing picture book from the author of the "New York Times "bestselling "Stars," a young ballerina finds dancing inspiration in the natural world. "There's a place I go that's green and grass, ""a place I thought that no one knew--""until the deer came." This gorgeous picture book from celebrated author Mary Lyn Ray features luminous and evocative art from Lauren Stringer and will capture the hearts of young dancers everywhere. Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 03/17/2014 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2014 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 92 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover)

Booklist 05/15/2014 pg. 52 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

New York Times Book Review 08/24/2014 pg. 16 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 41 (EAN 9781442434219, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Ray, Mary Lyn MARY LYN RAY has written many acclaimed books for children, including A Violin for Elva, illustrated by Tricia Tusa; New York Times best-seller Stars, illustrated by Marla Frazee; Pumpkins, illustrated by Barry Root; and Red Rubber Boot Day and Mud, both illustrated by Lauren Stringer. She lives in South Danbury, New Hampshire. Visit www.marylynray.com. Contributor Bio:  Stringer, Lauren LAUREN STRINGER is the award-winning author and illustrator of Winter is the Warmest Season and the illustrator of many other picture books. She lives with her family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visit her at www.laurenstringer.com