About this item

Mamas getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family.. Jacksons 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? Shes supposed to be the flower girl, but Jacksons not sure shes 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 whos nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle lifes big changes.. Praise for The Ring Bearer:. "Throughout, Coopers softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black familys life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews. "Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--BOOKLIST . "Children will identify readily with Jacksons fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal. "Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book