Arthur Dorros

Isla Arthur Dorros

Jacket Description/Back: In the popular book, "Abuela", Rosalba and her grandmother took a fanciful flight high above New York City. Today Abuela is telling Rosalba all about the Caribbean island where she grew up. Together, they use their imaginations to fly through the sky on a magical journey to la isla. After listening to Abuela's vivid stories Rosalba can see the vibrant treasures of the island unfold right before her eyes. Brief Description: In the popular book, "Abuela", Rosalba and her grandmother took a fanciful flight high above New York City. Here, Abuela tells Rosalba all about the Caribbean island where she grew up. Together, they use their imaginations to fly through the sky on a magical journey to "la isla". After listening to Abuela's vivid stories Rosalba can see the vibrant treasures of the island unfold right before her eyes. Full color. Publisher Marketing: Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island— from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise sea filled with colorful fish. Their magical trip is brought to life by Elisa Kleven's shimmering collage artwork. "Dorros's language is rich and magical— readers fly to la isla, too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises."— "School Library Journal"Publisher Marketing: Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island? from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise sea filled with colorful fish. Their magical trip is brought to life by Elisa Kleven's shimmering collage artwork. "Dorros's language is rich and magical? readers fly to la isla, too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises."? "School Library Journal" Review Citations:

Publishers Weekly 04/05/1999 (EAN 9780140565058, Paperback)

Booklist 11/01/1995 pg. 476 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/1995 pg. 1426 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 10/09/1995 pg. 84 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 09/01/1995 pg. 168 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1997 pg. 70 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1995 pg. 25 (EAN 9780525451495, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Dorros, Arthur Arthur Dorros views being a writer like being a traveling detective. He finds ideas all around. He learned Spanish while living in Latin America, and many of his stories, such as Abuelo, grow from those experiences. Arthur is the author of many books for children, including Julio's Magic, a CLASP Americas Award Commended Title; Papa and Me, a Pura Belpre Honor Book; and the popular Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book Ant Cities. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Contributor Bio:  Kleven, Elisa Elisa Kleven is the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 picture books for children. While growing up in Los Angeles, California, Elisa spent many hours creating intricate worlds populated with imaginative characters and surrounded by picturesque murals of nature. After studying literature at University of California, Berkeley, she taught school for several years, practicing her writing during summer breaks. Known for creating magical worlds peopled with endearing characters and visually-stunning multi-media illustrations, Elisa's books have been recognized by the American Library Association, The New York Times, The Junior Library Guild, School Library Journal, and The American Institute of Graphic Arts. Elisa lives near San Francisco with her husband Paul and her children, Mia and Ben, along with various cats and dogs.