Description
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES - FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, "Don't wait to have a great day. Create one!" On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winning illustrator. Illuminating this vivid cast of characters are vibrant, joyful illustrations that make this neighborhood--based on the Roxbury neighborhood in Boston where the author and illustrator grew up together as cousins--truly sing. This book is a perfect way for parents to share with their children the importance of community.
Details
Author: |
Walker, Tricia Elam |
Publisher: |
Anne Schwartz Books |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2021 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
FIC |
Dewey Range: |
FIC |
Binding Type: |
Hardcover |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Lower Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
4.5 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
0.5 |
Lexile Level: |
940 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |