Tony Johnston est l'auteure acclamée de nombreux livres pour jeunes lecteurs. Son écriture se caractérise par un style narratif captivant et une profonde compréhension de la psyché enfantine. L'œuvre de Johnston explore souvent les thèmes de l'amitié, de la famille et de la découverte du monde. Ses histoires plongent dans des émotions et des relations complexes avec sensibilité et empathie, rendant ses livres intemporels.
Inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, the narrative explores the resilience of the human spirit amidst unimaginable adversity. Music serves as a profound symbol of hope and healing, illustrating its ability to transcend suffering and connect people across generations. Through this poignant tale, themes of survival, memory, and the enduring impact of art are woven together, celebrating the strength found in both personal and collective experiences.
Explore a fantastical forest in this exquisite and lyrical picture book that celebrates all trees -written by award-winning author Tony Johnston.
Stealing the young goblins' magic fan, a badger makes a fortune after using the fan to make a rich girl's nose grow.
The story follows a mischievous coyote who finds himself in a series of comical and precarious situations, from being upside down in a farmer's house to facing the consequences of his antics under a jicara tree. Each scenario highlights his playful nature and the trouble he gets into, including a run-in with a wasps' nest and his penchant for howling at the moon. This whimsical tale captures the essence of coyote's character through humor and adventure, making it an engaging read for children.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a small Mexican town, the story captures the essence of El día de los muertos, where a family prepares to honor their deceased loved ones. As they join their community in a nighttime procession to the graveyard, the narrative beautifully illustrates the celebration's cultural significance. Enhanced with decorative borders and Spanish vocabulary, this book serves as an engaging introduction to the traditions of the Day of the Dead, complemented by factual insights at the end.
Amber's mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place—until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber's world is filled with a new magic—and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own? Heartwarming. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewTony Johnston's previous books include Grandpa's Song and Yonder (both Dial and Puffin). She lives in San Marino, California.Robert Duncan is a fine artist whose paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States. He lives in Midway, Utah.
Celebrated for its stunning illustrations, this book captures the essence of cultural heritage and storytelling. It weaves together themes of identity and community, making it a vibrant addition to children's literature. The engaging visuals complement a narrative that resonates with young readers, highlighting the importance of family and tradition. Perfect for fostering a love of reading and appreciation for diverse backgrounds, it stands out as a meaningful work that encourages exploration and connection.
In this whimsical tale, the classic Russian Baba Yaga witch story is transported to the American Southwest.
A rhyming story about ten turkeys sitting on a fence.
Tony Johnston's THE BARN OWLS recalls in quiet tones the memory of a barn that has stood alone in a wheat field for one hundred years at least. The owls have nested there and have hunted in the fields and circled in the night skies as time slowly slipped by. Every night, as the moon rises, a barn owl awakens and flies out to hunt. Feathered against the endless starry night, he swoops and sails to the darkened wheat field below and catches a mouse in his nimble talons. With outstretched wings, this barn owl returns to his barn nest and his hungry family, repeating the ageless ritual his ancestors have practiced here, in this barn, for at least one hundred years. Following the life cycle of the barn owl, this gentle poem evokes a sense of warm sunshine and envelopes readers with the memory of the scent of a wheat field.