Follow the Dream: [The Story of Christopher Columbus] Hardcover - 2003
by Peter Sis; Peter Sis (Illustrator)
The 15th century comes vividly alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. The straightforward text combines documented fact and legend, while the pictures show Columbus' gradual emergence from a fortress of medieval belief as he begins to realize his dream of finding a new route to the Orient. 1991 New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; Booklist Starred Review; School Library Journal Best Book of 1991; The Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.
From the jacket flap
Illus. in full color. The 15th century comes alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. "The illustrations, executed in a variety of media, show scenes from the explorer's life as well as some imaginary creatures that populated the Europeans' picture of the outside world at that time. The details on each page invite individual readers to pay close attention, but the brief, clear text and framed illustrations lend themselves equally well to group sharing. Make room on your crowded Columbus shelf for this one."--(starred) "School Library Journal.
"From the Trade Paperback edition.
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- Title Follow the Dream: [The Story of Christopher Columbus]
- Author Peter Sis; Peter Sis (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, New York
- Date 2003-09-09
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Maps
- ISBN 9780679806288 / 0679806288
- Weight 1 lbs (0.45 kg)
- Dimensions 11.7 x 9.8 x 0.4 in (29.72 x 24.89 x 1.02 cm)
- Ages 03 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 15th Century
- Library of Congress subjects Explorers, Columbus, Christopher
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 90045276
- Dewey Decimal Code B
Media reviews
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1991, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 06/28/1991, Page 0
- School Library Journal, 09/01/1991, Page 0
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