Johnette Downingová je oceňovaná speváčka a skladateľka, ktorej pôvodná detská hudba je inšpirovaná jej louisianskym dedičstvom. Jej tvorba často čerpá z bohatej kultúry a tradícií, pričom ich podáva deťom pútavým a zábavným spôsobom. Downingová majstrovsky spája melódiu s textom tak, aby reflektovali jedinečnú atmosféru jej rodného regiónu.
Louisiana author and illustrator Johnette Downing captures charming holiday traditions in this counting book for emerging readers. From one to ten the images of holiday bonfires and Christmas practices along the levees fill the pages. The vibrant illustrations created in cut paper and foam collage enhance the text, offering little ones further engagement in this soon to be classic Christmas tale of waiting for Papa Noel along the levee.
Five little possums swing from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, "You can't catch me." Pre-readers can count down as the possums are scared away one by one in this engaging counting book from award-winning author and musician Johnette Downing. Her felt collage illustrations jump off the page in this adorable board book for little ones.