Illustrator’s agent: Steven Malk, Writers House. Author’s agent: Ammi-Joan Paquette, Erin Murphy Literary. They include Americans of every age and ethnicity, and many readers will feel that this book looks like the America they know. 6 Inches (D) Weight:1. Some lines use homophonic wordplay to striking effect: a portrait of a seamstress at work (Betsy Ross, perhaps?) appears with the words “Sew together/ Won nation.” On the facing page, a quiltlike conglomeration of faces bears the words “So together/ One nation.” Nelson’s splendid images of the American experience-the Grand Canyon, triumphant civil rights protestors, astronauts on the surface of the moon, a proud African-American veteran, and more-stir real feeling. Blue Sky White Stars - by Sarvinder Naberhaus (Hardcover) 12.99When purchased online In Stock Add to cart About this item Specifications Dimensions (Overall):11.1 Inches (H) x 11.3 Inches (W) x. On the facing page, the words reappear, this time against the blue ground and white stars of the flag. The words “Blue sky/ White stars” accompany a view of the Statue of Liberty seen against a star-studded night sky. Several spreads place dramatic American scenery beside images of the nation’s flag. As a second generation immigrant, the author shares American ideals with simple yet powerful text. Nelson’s ( If You Plant a Seed) dazzling paintings bring life and power to Naberhaus’s ( Boom Boom) understated patriotic tribute. Blue Sky, White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus With its stunning illustrations and poetic imagery, Sarvinder Naberhaus captures the parallels of the flag with the American spirit.
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