Smoky Night - Hardcover

Bunting, Eve

 
9780152699543: Smoky Night

Synopsis

When the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the values of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality.

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Review

"Monumental."--The New York Times Book Review "Visually exciting."--Publishers Weekly "A memorable, thought-provoking book."--The Horn Book "Outstandingly handsome...an excellent vehicle for discussion."--Kirkus Reviews "[A] powerful story."--School Library Journal "A remarkable book."--The Hungry Mind Review "Bunting takes a serious subject...and makes it understandable for children."--Instructor

About the Author

Eve Bunting has written over two hundred books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California. David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belpre Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California.

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