Brand New Book•Children’s Paperback Book-The Ring Bearer by Floyd Cooper

Brand New Book! Soft Cover Preschool -2nd grade•3-7 yrs 32 pgs 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, & shows kids that they can handle life’s big changes. Throughout, Cooper's softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family's life & love together. Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson. A heartening, reassuring picture book. Children will identify readily with Jackson’s fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection. Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment.