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In Daddy's Arms I Am Tall …a stunning debut… Coretta Scott King Award Winner for Illustration Do You Know What I'll Do? Mixed-media collages set against white backgrounds beautifully expand the simple poetic words… As Zolotow's poetic images flow in rhythmic question-and-answer format, Steptoe responds in kind (with) stunning illustrations… layered, almost three-dimensional portraits of the striking African-American siblings. Both author and illustrator prove they know how to convey a strong sense of familial love. |
 
NEW! It's the hottest, stickiest day of the summer. A fat-sun-in-the-sky day. An eating-ice-pops-on-the-porch day. And for Kishi and Renée, it's a best-friends-breakup day. Each girl sits on her own front porch, waiting for the other to apologize, even though they know they'll never speak to each other again, no matter how bored they get. But then the sounds of feet slapping the pavement and voices chanting double-dutch rhymes drift up the avenue, and neither one can resist going out in the street to play. This lyrical friendship story, the first collaboration of two outstanding artists, pairs a rhythmic text with distinctive collage illustrations. Its subtle message about sharing and forgiveness will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the ups and downs of being, and having, a best friend.
A Pocketful of Poems A playful and thoroughly successful pairing of words and pictures. |
The Jones Family Express For as long as Steven can remember, Aunt Carolyn has traveled around the world, and she always sends him postcards from the places she visits. All those postcards make Steven feel special. This summer Aunt Carolyn is coming and Steven wants to do something to make his aunt feel special too. He is determined to give her the perfect gift but he worries that he won't be able to find the right thing. Just when Steven begins to lose hope, he discovers a surprising inspiration—and learns that the best gifts of all come straight from the heart The Jones Family Express is a warm and joyous celebration. Javaka Steptoe's inventive collage illustrations, bursting with color and energy, bring his story to life for families everywhere. …bustling with the rhythm and energy of urban life… In Praise of Our Fathers and Mothers updated 4/6/04 |
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