Good-bye, Curtis

Informationen zum Autor Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for  Kitten’s First Full Moon ; Caldecott Honors for  Waiting  and  Owen ; two Newbery Honors, one for  Olive’s Ocean  and one for  The Year of Billy Miller ; and Geisel Honors for  Waiting  and  Penny and Her Marble . His other books include  The World and Everything in It , A House ,  A Parade of Elephants ,  Chrysanthemum , and the beloved  Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse . Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. Marisabina Russo's warm, distinctive picture books usually mirror everyday scenarios from her own family's life. The Big Brown Box was inspired by her three children's tendency to entertain themselves—and each other—with common household objects (which included many a cardboard box). Ms. Russo has written and illustrated many picture books for children, and has illustrated several by other authors. She and her husband and children live in Westchester County, New York. Klappentext Curtis has been delivering mail for forty-two years. Today is his last day. And all the mailboxes along his route are filled with surprises. There is a drawing from Debbie, Dennis, and Donny. There is a bottle of aftershave from the Johnsons. There is a small, fat book from Mr. Porter. But the real surprise is at the very last house on the very last street. There is no doubt that everyone loves Curtis! Zusammenfassung Celebrate your mail carrier—and all the people who make a community strong—with this charming picture book. Everyone loves Curtis! Curtis has been delivering mail for forty-two years. Today is his last day. And all the mailboxes along his route are filled with surprises. But the very real surprise is at the very last house on the very last street. “A charming book that evokes the best of a community. Words and art perform an affectionate duet. ”— Kirkus ...

Product details

• Authors: Kevin Henkes
• Assisted by: Kevin Henkes (Illustration), Marisabina Russo (Illustration)
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.09.1995
• EAN: 9780688128272
• ISBN: 978-0-688-12827-2
• No. of pages: 24
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 251 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Violence, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Bullying, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / City & Town Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Business, Careers, Occupations, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Runaways, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / Country Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers