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Books : Children's Books : People & Places : Explore the World : Fiction : General
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Follow the fun adventures of the dog Larry, who after chasing down a donut, loses his owners and travels around the city's landmarks and cultural attractions before reuniting with his family. Filled with candy-colored retro illustrations, this book provides children with a dog's eye view of the City by the Bay. Among Larry's stops are such classic locations as Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower, Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, AT&T Park, Mission Dolores, and Cliff House. Sidebar entries add to the story, offering factoids about the places Larry visits.
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History, legend, and rumor surround the house, once a station on the Underground Railroad and the home of long-dead abolitionist Dies Drear. Virginia Hamilton continues the Dies Drear chronicles of suspense through a series of dramatic events. We again meet Thomas Small and his family, loyal Mr. Pluto, clever Pesty Darrow, and her aloof brother Macky. And we are introduced to the unforgettable Mrs. Darrow, whose mind twists back on itself like an ancient tunnel of the Underground. Professor Small, cataloging the priceless antiques of the vast, hidden treasure, must face the question -- to whom does the treasure belong? To Pluto, who guarded it and faithfully kept its secret in memory of Dies Drear? To the foundation that owns the property? The storehouse is in danger not only from thieving Darrow men, but also from the real peril of collapsing walls in the treasure cavern. The time for decision has come. In a brilliant move, Professor Small solves his dilemma. And Thomas and Macky are able to face squarely an old conflict between them.
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Text and pop-up illustrations depict sea animals such as the hermit crab, moray eel, and octopus.
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It's the first day of summer vacation and the sun is shining bright on the big city. Young Daniel is anxiously awaiting the arrival of his big brother Hector and his custom '63 Impala lowrider. Daniel and Hector cruise the boulevard, compete in a lowrider hopping contest at the beach, and drive downtown to visit their artist cousin Diego who's painting an elaborate mural. But the ride doesn't end there. Along the way, Daniel receives an unexpected gift from his big brother: the gift of determination. When Hector promises to give Daniel the car for graduating from high school, Daniel resolves to do just that, so one day he can give Hector a ride to remember.This engaging tale of brotherly love evolves out of the underrepresented Latino experience and makes it accessible to young people everywhere. Never before has a children's picture book captured the subtleties and nuances of America's true favorite pastime: cruising. Nor has there been a book which reflects the inner city "lowrider" culture in a positive upbeat perspective.
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The talents of two authors and a calligrapher-illustrator are pooled in Abraham's Great Discovery, a new rendition of the traditional account of the patriarch Abraham smashing his father's idols and recognizing the one true God. Raquel Sweeny's drawings and simple lettering beautifully enhance the elegant text. The authors poetically expand upon this ancient story without changing its profound and basic religious message.
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Join Rain and her friends as they learn that it doesn't matter if you put your tooth under a pillow for a fairy, or throw it on a roof for the moon, because no matter what, cultures from all over the world make celebrating new teeth fun. It is as simple as that!
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The rollicking verse and vivid watercolor illustrations in The Tiny Town will delight young readers as they become involved in the plight of the tiny town and the master painter. The tale of the town, with its heroine Tess, emphasizes the beauty of uniqueness and the quality of unselfishness. Readers will want to dive into the pages of this lovely book and become tiny townspeople themselves. For ages 2 and up.
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Angry with the whole world before she is challenged by her aunt to think about the things she likes, young 'Manda finds her bad mood fading in the face of sunshine, music, and the cream-colored cat that visits her window.
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