Frané Lessac je autorka a ilustrátorka, ktorá vytvorila nádherné ilustrácie pre viac ako štyridsať kníh. Jej jedinečné maľby dodali život mnohým obrázkovým knihám, pričom niektoré z nich boli ocenené ako vedecké knihy roka alebo vybrané do zoznamu najlepších medzinárodných kníh. Jej práca na oslavách Všeobecnej deklarácie ľudských práv, ktorá bola preložená do viac ako 30 jazykov, bola tiež ocenená ako vynikajúca medzinárodná kniha. Frané sa aktívne delí o svoje skúsenosti s písaním a ilustrovaním kníh na školách, v knižniciach a na festivaloch po celom svete, čím posilňuje deti aj dospelých.
A factastic tour of Australia from A to Z with award-wining author and illustrator Frané Lessac. What is the Fremantle Doctor? Where is Qui Qui? And why are some islands named after days of the week? You'll uncover these exciting facts when you explore the A to Zof Australia - from Bondi to Kakadu and all the way toTaronga Zoo. Discover why Australia is one of the most amazingcountries in the world!
2019 Sibert Honor Book2019 Orbis Pictus Honor BookNPR's Guide To 2018’s Great Reads2018 Book Launch Award (SCBWI)Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2018School Library Journal Best Books of 20182018 JLG selection2019 Reading the West Picture Book AwardThe Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah."A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude"— Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW"The book underscores the importance of traditions and carrying on a Cherokee way of life"— Horn Book STARRED REVIEW"This informative and authentic introduction to a thriving ancestral and ceremonial way of life is perfect for holiday and family sharing"— School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW"An elegant representation"— Shelf Awareness STARRED REVIEW
Alphabetically ordered vocabulary at the bottom of each page set in Caribbean Island scenes which prompt the reader to explore bustling scenes. Fremantle illustrator.
Songs of the West Indies
A collection of calypso, a uniquely West Indian musical expression.