Wendell Minor es un artista y autor cuya obra está profundamente marcada por el amor al mundo natural y al medio ambiente. Sus ilustraciones para libros infantiles, a menudo con temas medioambientales, provienen de una investigación exhaustiva y la experiencia personal de cada lugar que representa. Viaja por todos los Estados Unidos, desde regiones árticas hasta desiertos, para capturar la esencia de los paisajes con fidelidad. El arte de Minor, que conecta el mundo visual con la alegría de la lectura, ha sido reconocido con premios y exposiciones en museos e instituciones prominentes.
Snuggly, fun, bouncy, and playful--who isn't smitten with kittens? A simple, rhyming story perfect for kitty loving kiddos everywhere! Get smitten with kittens in this rhyming picture book perfect for read-alouds. There's so much to love about kittens--from their cute little mews to their unstoppable mischief-making! Turn to the back of the book for fascinating facts about cat behavior and care.
In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like! The short text by Florence Minor pairs perfectly with the gorgeous, detailed illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor. Fun facts about penguins are featured at the back of the book. As Booklist said, "Whether it's the comical waddle, the formal appearance of their plumage, or their well-documented devotion to their young, penguins hold an unending appeal for young children." Their review called If You Were a Penguin "dazzling," "vibrant," and "breathtaking"!