Off We Go to Mexico - Couverture souple

Laurie Krebs

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1846861586 ISBN 13 : 9781846861581

Editeur : Barefoot Books Ltd

Synopsis

Swim in turquoise seas, admire grey whales and monarch butterflies, trek to native villages and sing and dance to the music of Mariachi bands. Along the way, you can learn Spanish words and phrases and discover Mexican culture. Enjoy your journey!

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Laurie Krebs, an infant school teacher for twenty years, is drawn to projects that combine her love of children's literature with her love of travelling to distant places. After a visit to Africa, Laurie wrote the original version of We All Went on Safari as a way of introducing the world of Tanzania to her students and grandchildren. Laurie has written many books for Barefoot, which have received the highest critical acclaim. She has four children and five grandsons, and lives in Virginia, USA with her husband, Bill. Christopher Corr is a painter and illustrator based in London. He travels the world painting people, colourful places and beautiful buildings. Since studying at the Royal College of Art, he has painted in numerous locations for exhibitions, commissions and publications. His travels include India, Cuba, Tunisia, Peru, Tahiti, Australia, the Comoros Islands, New York, Los Angeles and London.

Revue de presse :

'The mesmerizing illustrations and rhythmic text have captured to perfection the vibrancy of Mexican life. There is so much to see, identify, and talk about. Children, irrespective of age, will want to revisit this story again and again.' --Child Education

'A large-paged slim volume absolutely bursting with the colour and vibrancy of Mexico. Christopher Corr's illustrations are vivid and accessible. With easy to read text, this is an excellent first book about the fascinating Spanish and native American nation.' --Primary Times

'The children enjoyed the rhythmic text and, using the vibrant illustrations, tracked the family on their journey through Mexico, learning about the culture as they went...A book that needs to be shared several times to realize its true value.' --Scholastic Nursery Education PLUS

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Barefoot Books Ltd
• ISBN 10: 1846861586
• ISBN 13: 9781846861581
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Illustrateur: Christopher Corr