Synopses & Reviews
A gust of wind sends a paper princess flying. ?Wait! I didn?t finish you,? cries the little girl who made her. ?I?ll finish myself,? calls the princess, and the wind carries her away, over a meadow and a river, to a carnival and a town, until finally she finds her way home. Elisa Kleven?s ?mixed-media collages are a kaleidoscope of color and activity, encompassing a vast, multiracial cast of happy people? (Publishers Weekly). ?The best book yet from this talented author/illustrator, and one that children will love.? -- School Library Journal, starred review Elisa Kleven?s award-winning picture books include her own Ernst and The Lion and the Little Red Bird, the illustrations for Abuela, by Arthur Dorros, and her most recent book for Dutton, The Puddle Pail. She lives near San Francisco, California.
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"The richly detailed illustrations, with the promise of an accompanying activity, hold alchemy of their own." -
Kirkus Review
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Abuela – (1991) U.S. New & World Report “Best Books for Kids”; New York Public Library 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know; (1993) Kentucky Bluegrass Award Master List; ALA Notable Book; Boston Globe Best Book; Hornbook Fanfare; Reading Rainbow Book; Parents’ Choice Award for Illustration
The Lion and the Little Red Bird - (1992) PBS Storytime Selection, ABA/CBC Best Book
The Paper Princess – (1994) PBS Storytime Selection, Book of the Month Club Selection
Hooray, a Pinata! – (1996) ABA Pick of the Lists, Book Links Lasting Connections, Booklist Editors’ Choice, CLASP Latin
American Studies Award
A Monster in the House – (1998) ABA Pick of the Lists, Bank Street College Best Book, ABA/CBC Best Book of 1999
The Puddle Pail – (1998) SLJ Best Book, Child Magazine Best Book, Crayola Kids’ Best Book, Children’s Literature Choice List
Sunbread – (2001) New York Times Best Illustrated Book; Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award; ABA Pick of the List
The Apple Doll – (2007) Winner, 27th Annual Northern California Book Award
Wish – (2008) Smithsonian Notable Book, Chicago Public Library’s “Best of the Best” Books
A Carousel Tale – (2009) Junior Library Guild Selection
Review
"Seasoned illustrator Kleven presents a rich, colorful picture book with a strong ecological message...a joyously optimistic book." -
Kirkus Reviews
"This emotionally satisfying story will be equally at home in storytime or science class." - School Library Journal
Synopsis
When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers other fireflies that it finds exactly what it's looking for.
Read it with a flashlight in the dark or under the table--and watch those fireflies glow!
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Winter's gray chill has set in and everyone misses the sun-especially the baker. So she decides to bring some warmth to the town by making sun bread. And as the bread bakes, rising hot and delicious, everyone comes out to share in its goodness. Everyone, including the sun itself. With a lilting, rhyming text, colorful illustrations, and a recipe for baking your own sun bread, this tasty treat from the illustrator of the best-selling Abuela is just right for all ages to enjoy.
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Claire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesnt know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the gardenand Claire's clear wingsfill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Klevens latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterflys wingsa treasure that can be cherished for years.
Synopsis
With the same whimsy and buoyancy that established her as a master of magical stories for children, Elisa Kleven tells, in her unique dreamlike style, the story of a shy dog named Joey. Joey is afraid to reach out and make friends, until a beautiful dream angel draws him out by showing that everyone has secret talents to share. Accompanied by shimmering, glorious artwork, it's a joyous, heartwarming story, told in a way that only Elisa Kleven can.
About the Author
Elisa Kleven grew up making dollhouses and collages out of doilies and postage stamps. Today, she is thrilled to carry on building her artistic dream worlds in the form of beautiful picture books. Elisa lives in Berkeley, California.