It's around 8:00 on a Tuesday evening when something odd happens down at the pond. To the amazement of a sleepy turtle and a small school of fish, a group of frogs suddenly floats into view--not in the pond, but in the sky, on magic carpet-like lily pads. Now hundreds of frogs are flying through the night, surprising birds, confusing a sleepy man, ...
In this wordless masterpiece from a two-time Caldecott medalist, a bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Full color.
A Caldecott medalist playfully deconstructs the familiar nursery tale, taking the visual narrative to a new level. Dialogue balloons, text excerpts, and a wide variety of illustration styles guide the reader through a fantasy universe to the surprising and happy ending. Full-color illustrations.
Told without the use of words, and with rich color illustrations throughout, this book tells the story of how one small boy recreates what the clouds look like in the sky. A 2000 Caldecott Honor Book.
A mystery evolves when, on June 29th 1999, huge vegetables fill the skies and come tumbling down to earth all over America. Illustrated in colour throughout.
At night, while the humans are asleep, the stone gargoyles high atop a museum come to life. During their adventures, they peer at the mummies through the museum's windows, startle the night watchman, and commiserate about their lonely lives. Illustrated with charcoal drawings.
In the silence of a dream, a young boy takes off on a dazzling night flight. Artist David Wiesner invites us along on the journey, to conquer dragons, roam castles, and soar above the fields of an uncharted land that looks strangely familiar. "A classic example of fantasy and adventure".--Booklist. A Caldecott Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book. ...
Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism.
"'My father told me that when he was young he had traveled far from home' begins Haseley's original folk tale about a young man who celebrates life by making and flying elaborate kites. . . . The unusual and moving relationship between father and son will have special appeal for boys, although girls will also respond. . . . readers will be ...
A wicked queen casts a spell over her beautiful stepdaughter, turning her into a loathsome dragon until such time as her wandering brother shall return and kiss her three times.
Illustrator David Wiesner, noted for telling wordless stories with his art, presents a shortened-for-children version of Fritz Leiber's classic 1967 Nebula and 1968 Hugo Award-winning science fiction novella, GONNA ROLL THE BONES. Dice roller Joe Slattermill plays a desperate game with Death himself--in the guise of a skeletal character named Big ...
A collection of 17 folk tales as remembered by Chinese immigrants who lived in California in the 1930s. This is a companion book to "The Rainbow People", and like that work, the stories in this collection were originally written down as part of a WPA effort. Ink-and-wash illustrations accompany the text.
This book is suitable for ages 12+. Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he will never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at The Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life ...
In this book the classic Three Little Pigs fairytale is retold with a brand new twist. Instead of being eaten, the pigs escape, take their book apart to confuse and keep the wolf away, build a paper airplane and fly off on a fairy tale adventure of their own. Children's imaginations will soar with Wiesner's wonderful illustrations.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Clarion
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780395551134ISBN:0395551137
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. 9" x 10 1/2" Short name on front pastedown. o/w fine crisp condition for this blue hardcover with black cloth spine. Jacket has some pencil impressions but no marks and a tiny chip at lower spine. read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
