What Do You Want?

Marc Notes: Translation of: Tuppen vill ha.; Translated by Maria Lundin.; Cover title. Publisher Marketing: What Do You Want? blends simple text and charming illustrations by Sweden's renowned Lars Klinting. The rooster wants . . . its hen. The bee wants . . . its flower. The little brother wants . . . his band aid. Turning from page to page has baby and parent wondering what comes next, each time finding an answer that is a tiny bit surprising but also very satisfying. Delightful in its simplicity and ideal for bedtime reading, What Do You Want? showcases the author's classic picture book style. Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 (EAN 9780888999887, Board Books) Publishers Weekly 02/20/2006 pg. 154 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Booklist 03/01/2006 pg. 100 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) School Library Journal 04/01/2006 pg. 110 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2006 pg. 426 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 282 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 921 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1394 (EAN 9780888996367, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Klinting, Lars Lars Klinting has written and/or illustrated more than twenty children's books. His beaver books have been translated into eighteen languages, sold more than 200,000 copies internationally, and won numerous awards. Like Harvey, Lars is very handy. He trained as a carpenter and also enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening, and painting. Contributor Bio:  Lundin, Maria Anna-Stina Linden Ivarsson works as a fashion reporter for several major Swedish newspapers and magazines, and has a degree in art criticism. Katarina Brieditis is an industrial and fashion designer, whose practice is driven by the "pleasure of the eye." Katarina Evans is a handicraft specialist with an embroidery focus, who works in the textile industry. Maria Lundin has translated a number of children's books from Swedish, including the young adult novel "God and I Broke Up" (Groundwood, 2005). Maria grew up in Stockholm and now lives in Toronto.