Up by Joe Cepeda
Pura Belpre honor recipient, Joe Cepeda, brings magical realism for the beginning reader
Two brothers are asleep in their bed when a pinwheel flies through the window and into the hand of the younger boy. He stands in front of the window, and soon he's flying through the sky where he sees a chicken, a sheep, a cow and a pig. The wind carries the animals back to their farm and the boy back to his home, where he passes the pinwheel along to his brother.
The very newest readers will enjoy the fun fantasy and energetic artwork as they read this satisfying story with twelve simple words.
Joe Cepeda earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach, then went on to Cornell University to study Engineering. He is a superb artist who has also illustrated more than 35 book jackets and children's books. Hey, Hey, Hay! was illustrated by Joe. Up and I Dig are two I Like to Read books that he both wrote and drew. Joe was awarded the Pura Belprè Honor by the American Library Association, as well as the George G. Washington University's Recognition of Excellence Award.
The Stone Center for Children's Literature is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting children's literature He resides in the state of California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780823438877 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823438872 |
| Title | Up |
| Author | Joe Cepeda |
| Series | I Like To Read |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Holiday House Inc |
| Year published | 2017-11-07 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |