Monday On The Mississippi - Hardcover

Singer, Marilyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080507208X ISBN 13: 9780805072082

Publisher: Henry Holt & Co, 2005

Synopsis

Early Sunday morning,
when even the Mississippi
seems too tired to roll,
a single saxophone player
swaying on the Esplanade
wails the river's long story,
black-coffee bitter,
warm-beignet sweet
to anyone awake enough to listen.

Come take a tuneful trip down the great Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is as long with stories as it is with water. From its mouth at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, the river glides through cities and villages, farmlands and lakes, picking up tales of the past and present-all in the course of a week. By the time it has reached the Gulf Coast Delta in Louisiana, the river has traveled 2,300 miles on its historical, cultural journey.
This lyrically written and richly illustrated picture book pays tribute to America's most legendary and celebrated river.

About this title

About the Author:

Marilyn Singer is the author of many books, including two previous collaborations with Frané Lessac-Nine O'Clock Lullaby and On the Same Day in March. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Frané Lessac is the compiler and illustrator of Camp Granada, and has also illustrated many other books for young readers. She lives in Fremantle, Australia, with her family.

Visit Marilyn Singer and Frané Lessac at their websites: www.marilynsinger.net and www.franelessac.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 080507208X
• ISBN 13: 9780805072082
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Lessac Frane