Isla by Arthur Dorros

Isla by Arthur Dorros

This soaring story takes readers on a fantastic journey set in the same world and warm relationship as Arthur Dorros's award-winning Abuela

Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island--from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise sea filled with colorful fish. Their magical trip is brought to life by Elisa Kleven's shimmering collage artwork.

Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056541-6)

Dorros's language is rich and magical--readers fly to la isla, too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises.--School Library Journal

Vivid illustrations with myriad details bring the tropical scenes to life, and the well-chosen Spanish words and phrases are easily understood. Glossary.--Horn Book

The little girl and her grandmother, first seen flying over New York City in Abuela (1991), take off on another imaginary flight, this time to the Caribbean island where Abuela grew up. Isla is a tropical treasure.--Booklist

Notable Book, National Council for the Social Studies/Children's Book Council
Commended Book, Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street Children's Book Committee
Notable Children's Book, National Council of Teachers of English

For as long as he can remember, Arthur Dorros (arthurdorros.com) has loved words, drawings, and books. He was photographed eating a few when he was one and a half years old. His latter experiences inspired him to write novels. He sat on the tail of a ten-foot alligator when he was four years old. The alligator, fortunately, had been well fed.

Alligator Shoes, one of his earliest published works, developed out of that adventure. Since 1980, he has written and/or illustrated a wide range of popular books, ranging from nonfiction idea science books to high-flying stories like the award-winning Abuela. Before starting to make books, he worked as a carpenter, teacher, farm laborer, longshoreman, and photographer, among other things. He enjoys learning about and meeting new people, as well as exploring global parallels and differences.

He incorporates everything he discovers into his books as a writer and illustrator. Dorros currently resides in Seattle, Washington, and enjoys speaking with children at schools across the United States and abroad about telling their own stories. His books have been named Reading Rainbow Books, ALA Outstanding Books, American Bookseller Pick of the Lists, NCSS Notable Trade Books in the Subject of Social Sciences, Parent's Choice Award, Storytime Public TV Selection, and Booklist Editors' Choice, among other honors.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780140565058
ISBN 10	0140565051
Title	Isla
Author	Arthur Dorros
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Random House Australia
Year published	1999-04-01
Number of pages	40
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.