Synopses & Reviews
A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while shes in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette tape. Moved by her mother's tales and her father's attempts to reunite their family, Saya writes a story of her ownone that just might bring her mother home for good.
With stirring illustrations, this tender tale shows the human side of immigration and imprisonmentand shows how every child has the power to make a difference.
Review
"Monumental.and#8221;and#8212;The New York Times Book Review
"Visually exciting.and#8221;and#8212;Publishers Weekly
"A memorable, thought-provoking book.and#8221;and#8212;The Horn Book
"Outstandingly handsome...an excellent vehicle for discussion.and#8221;and#8212;Kirkus Reviews
"[A] powerful story.and#8221;and#8212;School Library Journal
"A remarkable book.and#8221;and#8212;The Hungry Mind Review
"Bunting takes a serious subject...and makes it understandable for children.and#8221;and#8212;Instructor
Review
Winner of the Caldecott Medal
An ALA Notable Childrenand#39;s Book
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
A Hungry Mind Review Book of Distinction
A Publishers Weekly Childrenand#39;s Bestseller
A Parentsand#39; Choice Award Winner
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
andldquo;Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;The Bulletin
andquot;Monumental.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;The New York Times Book Review
andquot;Visually exciting.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;Publishers Weekly
andquot;A memorable, thought-provoking book.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;The Horn Book
andquot;Outstandingly handsome . . . an excellent vehicle for discussion.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
andquot;[A] powerful story.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;A remarkable book.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;The Hungry Mind Review
andquot;Bunting takes a serious subject . . . and makes it understandable for children.andrdquo;and#160; andmdash;Instructor
Synopsis
During a night of rioting in Los Angeles, fires and looting force neighbors--who have always avoided one another--to come together. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.
Synopsis
In this Caldecott Medal-winning modern classic, a young boy and his mother witness the Los Angeles riots from the safety of shelter after being forced to leave their apartment.
Winner of the 1995 Caldecott Medal.
During the Los Angeles riots, Daniel and his mother witness the night's events unfold from the safety of shelter after they are forced to leave their apartment. "Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching."--The Bulletin
Synopsis
In a night of rioting, Daniel and his mother are forced to leave their apartment for the safety of a shelter. and#8220;Diaz has not been afraid to take risks in illustrating the story with thickly textured paintings against a background of torn-paper and found-object collage. Without becoming cluttered or gimmicky, these pictures manage to capture a calamitous atmosphere that finally calms. . . . Both author and artist have managed to portray a politically charged event without pretense or preaching.and#8221;--
The BulletinSynopsis
In this Caldecott Medal-winning modern classic, a young boy and his mother are forced to leave their apartment for the safety of a shelter during a night of rioting.
Synopsis
Eve Buntingandrsquo;s heartfelt story and David Diazandrsquo;s dramatic illustrations create a compelling childandrsquo;s-eye view of urban violence. A young boy and his mother are forced to flee their apartment during a night of rioting in Los Angeles. Fires and looting force neighborsandmdash;who have always avoided one anotherandmdash;to come together in the face of danger and concern for their missing pets. David Diaz was awarded the Caldecott Medal for his bold acrylic paint and photo-collage illustrations.
About the Author
EVE BUNTING has writtenandnbsp;over two hundredandnbsp;books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California. David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belprand#233;andnbsp;Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California.