Hand Book

Simple text and illustrations done in thick black lines with spots of vibrant color accentuate the perfect moments of life that originate with the hands.Starting with the clap of a baby's chubby new hands, then waving goodbye as the first trip on the school bus is made. Tossing your cap in the air as you celebrate the success of graduating from college to shaking hands with someone new. Then finding the hand to hold forever and watching the cycle start anew.

Jeff Newman grew up in Ashland, Massachusetts, and attended The Art Institute of Boston. His picture books include Hippo! No, Rhino; The Boys; Hand Book; The Greedy Worm; and Found. He currently lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.