Donald Crews je známý americký ilustrátor a autor dětských knih. Jeho tvorba se často zaměřuje na moderní technologie, zejména dopravní prostředky, a na dětské vzpomínky, přičemž jeho příběhy obvykle obsahují jen málo lidských postav. Crews vyniká v používání abstraktních idejí namísto klišé, což je patrné například v jeho inovativním pojetí abecedních knih. Díky svému jedinečnému stylu a silnému vlivu na literaturu pro děti je jeho dílo ceněno pro svou vizuální a narativní originalitu.
A Cledecott Honor Award Winner (Bilingual English-Spanish)
The book serves as an engaging bilingual resource, introducing simple Spanish and English words and phrases for children. Its Caldecott Honor-winning status highlights its quality and appeal, making it an excellent addition to homes, schools, and libraries.
Children are invited on an interactive journey aboard a freight train in this sturdy sliding board book. Created by Caldecott Award winner Donald Crews, the book features engaging sliding doors that reveal the contents of each train car, making it an exciting exploration for young readers. The hands-on experience encourages curiosity and discovery, perfect for little ones fascinated by trains.
The story features a vibrant yellow school bus, which serves as a lively setting filled with students. It explores the daily adventures and experiences of these children as they travel to school, highlighting themes of friendship and the excitement of school life. Through engaging illustrations and playful language, the narrative captures the essence of childhood and the joy of riding the bus together.
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles
From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Bigmama's , Freight Train , and many other classic picture books for young children, comes "a superb example of the picture book as theater; a suspense thriller for younger audiences" ( Horn Book starred review). It's getting late following a day of play, So seven children decide to take the shortcut home to Bigmama's, even though that means walking along the train tracks when they know they should always take the road. The coast seems clear... This companion to Bigmama's will enthrall young readers at home or in the classroom. An exciting story with a clear implicit lesson and a happy ending, children will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along. A fun read-aloud, it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews's evocative picture books Shortcut and Bigmama's .
The narrative captures the essence of a childhood summer spent at Bigmama's house in Florida, highlighting the vivid sights, sounds, and emotions associated with this nostalgic experience. Through engaging illustrations and storytelling, Donald Crews brings to life the warmth and joy of family gatherings, making it a cherished read for both children and adults. The book is celebrated for its artistic merit and heartfelt portrayal of childhood memories.
From Donald Crews, the Caldecott Honor artist and award-winning creator of Truck , Freight Train , and many other classic picture books for young children, this picture book is a fun introduction to basic math concepts. What can you do with ten black dots?One dot can make a sun, two dots can make the eyes of a fox, and three dots can make a snowman's face. And that's just the beginning in this unique counting book! Children will develop visual learning skills, explore creativity, and practice counting numbers, all in one deceptively simple—and fun!—picture book. A proven favorite at home and in the preschool classroom.
A Cledecott Honor Award Winner (Bilingual English-Spanish)
Engaging young readers, this book invites them to explore a freight train's journey by counting the cars and identifying colors. It encourages curiosity about the train's destination, promoting interactive learning through vibrant illustrations and playful questions. Perfect for early childhood education, it combines fun with foundational skills in counting and color recognition.
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.
Follows the journey of a truck from loading to unloading.