The Amazing Erik

The Amazing Erik

By Mike Huber Illustrated by Joseph Cowman
Hardcover $17.95

$17.95

Publication Date: 10th June 2014

Sometimes when children are sad, it can be difficult for them to imagine ever feeling happy again.
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Sometimes when children are sad, it can be difficult for them to imagine ever feeling happy again.
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Playing at the water table is fun. But Erik thinks getting splashed is not fun. When his sleeve gets wet, Erik gets sad, and he can't imagine ever being happy again. Then, with a classmate by his side, Erik becomes absorbed by a new idea: making the water disappear. As it does, Erik discovers his sadness has vanished and happiness has reappeared, like magic. Airdah-taroo!

The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.

Details
  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 44
  • Publisher: Redleaf Press
  • Imprint: Redleaf Lane
  • Publication Date: 10th June 2014
  • Trim Size: 8 x 10.3 in
  • ISBN: 9781605542096
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Age: 3+
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
    JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Reviews

“This everyday grappling with emotions is enriched by the matter-of-fact diversity of the characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“This everyday grappling with emotions is enriched by the matter-of-fact diversity of the characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Mike Huber: Mike Huber has dedicated his life to serving children, families, and the field of early childhood. He has been an early childhood teacher since 1992 and currently teaches at Seward Child Care Center in Minneapolis. Mike has also worked as a trainer and consultant for the Minnesota Department of Education, the Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC). Mike served on MnAEYC’s board from 2007 to 2011, presents at local and national early childhood conferences, and has written for Teaching Young Children and a number of stories, songs, and puppet shows for children. He is the winner of the 2012 Kate Davidson Tanner Award from MnAEYC, the Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award, Honorable Mention in 2006, and Teacher Leadership from Hamline University, Master of Arts Education Program, 2006. Mike holds a master’s degree in education from Hamline University.

Joseph Cowman: Joseph Cowman is an Idaho native residing on the Monterey Peninsula in California. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the illustrator of a 2011 book series published by Moonshoot. Joseph has also worked on several e-book applications and works on toy and environment design.

Playing at the water table is fun. But Erik thinks getting splashed is not fun. When his sleeve gets wet, Erik gets sad, and he can't imagine ever being happy again. Then, with a classmate by his side, Erik becomes absorbed by a new idea: making the water disappear. As it does, Erik discovers his sadness has vanished and happiness has reappeared, like magic. Airdah-taroo!

The book contains a page of information to help adults connect the story to children's experiences.

  • Price: $17.95
  • Pages: 32
  • Carton Quantity: 44
  • Publisher: Redleaf Press
  • Imprint: Redleaf Lane
  • Publication Date: 10th June 2014
  • Trim Size: 8 x 10.3 in
  • ISBN: 9781605542096
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Age: 3+
  • BISACs:
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
    JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
    JUVENILE FICTION / School & Education
    JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings

“This everyday grappling with emotions is enriched by the matter-of-fact diversity of the characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“This everyday grappling with emotions is enriched by the matter-of-fact diversity of the characters.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Mike Huber: Mike Huber has dedicated his life to serving children, families, and the field of early childhood. He has been an early childhood teacher since 1992 and currently teaches at Seward Child Care Center in Minneapolis. Mike has also worked as a trainer and consultant for the Minnesota Department of Education, the Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children (MnAEYC). Mike served on MnAEYC’s board from 2007 to 2011, presents at local and national early childhood conferences, and has written for Teaching Young Children and a number of stories, songs, and puppet shows for children. He is the winner of the 2012 Kate Davidson Tanner Award from MnAEYC, the Scholastic Early Childhood Professional Award, Honorable Mention in 2006, and Teacher Leadership from Hamline University, Master of Arts Education Program, 2006. Mike holds a master’s degree in education from Hamline University.

Joseph Cowman: Joseph Cowman is an Idaho native residing on the Monterey Peninsula in California. He is a long-standing member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and the illustrator of a 2011 book series published by Moonshoot. Joseph has also worked on several e-book applications and works on toy and environment design.

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