{"product_id":"southwest-sunrise-hardcover","title":"Southwest Sunrise - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWendell Minor\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be discovered . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlowers in bright shades . . . \u003cbr\u003eBirds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to tell . . .\u003cbr\u003eRed rock pillars towering in the distance . . . \u003cbr\u003eTurquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerhaps this place could be home after all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaim for \u003ci\u003eOne Last Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Winner\u003cbr\u003eA New York Times Editor's Choice\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNikki Grimes \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author and the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include the Printz Honor and Sibert Honor book \u003ci\u003eOrdinary Hazards\u003c\/i\u003e; NAACP Image Award nominee \u003ci\u003ePlanet Middle School\u003c\/i\u003e; Coretta Scott King Award winner \u003ci\u003eBronx Masquerade\u003c\/i\u003e; Coretta Scott King Author Honor books \u003ci\u003eJazmin's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTalkin' About Bessie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dark Sons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Road to Paris\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWords with Wings\u003c\/i\u003e, which was also named an ALA Notable Book; and \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Goodbye?\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book. She lives in Corona, California.\u003cbr\u003ewww.nikkigrimes.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendell Minor\u003c\/b\u003e is nationally known for the artwork he has created for over fifty award-winning children's books. His many collaborators include Jean Craighead George, Robert Burleigh, Buzz Aldrin, Tony Johnston, Mary Higgins Clark, and last but not least, his wife Florence. In 2009 Wendell and Florence's \u003ci\u003eIf You Were a Penguin\u003c\/i\u003e, was chosen by Pennsylvania for their \"One Book, Every Young Child\" 2009 early literacy program, and they enjoyed the month they spent speaking to children in Pennsylvania's libraries, schools, Head Start facilities, and Museums.\u003cbr\u003e www.minorart.com\/index\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10.4 x 10.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 05, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwest Sunrise\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771675017504,"sku":"9781547600823","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6b7ebb2967b45ecd83fbc77ff77e44ed.webp?v=1780390808","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/southwest-sunrise-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}