Johnette Downing es una cantante y compositora galardonada cuya música infantil original se inspira en su herencia de Luisiana. Su obra a menudo se basa en la rica cultura y tradiciones de la región, presentándolas a los niños de una manera atractiva y divertida. Downing combina magistralmente melodía y letra para reflejar la atmósfera única de su área natal.
Louisiana author and illustrator Johnette Downing captures charming holiday traditions in this counting book for emerging readers. From one to ten the images of holiday bonfires and Christmas practices along the levees fill the pages. The vibrant illustrations created in cut paper and foam collage enhance the text, offering little ones further engagement in this soon to be classic Christmas tale of waiting for Papa Noel along the levee.
Five little possums swing from a tree, teasing Mr. Alligator, "You can't catch me." Pre-readers can count down as the possums are scared away one by one in this engaging counting book from award-winning author and musician Johnette Downing. Her felt collage illustrations jump off the page in this adorable board book for little ones.