The Blue Velvet Chair

“The Blue Velvet Chair offers an excellent excuse to snuggle up with a loved one for storytime or some world-watching. Discover: The Blue Velvet Chair offers a poetic rumination on the world outside a child’s window, from the familiar comfort of a favorite chair.” – Shelf Awareness“The book hits the perfect note of familiarity and wonder… Viewers will delight in the little girl’s perspective and pointing out what they see, making for a perfect lapsit in a comfy chair with their own grown-up.” – BCCB“A gentle look at constant change narrated from a comfortingly anchored place.” – Publishers Weekly“A quiet meditation on the sweet delight of simply observing the changing world.” – Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

Rio Cortez is the New York Times bestselling author of picture book The ABCs of Black History and adult poetry collection Golden Ax, which was longlisted for the 2022 National Book Award in poetry and the PEN Open Book Award. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, she now lives, writes, and works in Harlem, New York.

Aaron Marin has worn many hats in the past, holding positions as an officer in the Navy, a classically trained chef, and a summer camp baker. More recently, he returned to his childhood passion of illustration and now works as an illustrator and editorial artist in upstate New York. When not doodling new ideas, he likes to read a good book in a big comfy chair.

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