Synopses & Reviews
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 BulletinReview
"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 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.