Eleanor Coerr was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan,
Canada, and grew up in Saskatoon. Two of her favorite childhood
hobbies were reading and making up stories. Eleanor began her
professional life as a newspaper reporter and editor of a column
for children. Luckily, she traveled to Japan in 1949 as a writer
for the Ottawa Journal, since none of the other staff wanted to go
to a country that had been devastated by war. Coerr is the writer
of numerous children's book and picture books.
Born in Cleveland Ohio, renowned illustrator Ronald
Himler attended the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he
majored in painting and illustration. Himler's primary focus is
children's books, but he's also gained quite a following in regards
to his more mature work. Ron has earned many awards over the
course of his career, including the prestigous Society of
Illustrators Silver Medal for the cover of Red Cap.
"This an extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find
compelling and unforgettable." -Booklist, starred review
"The story speaks directly to young readers of the tragedy of
Sadako's death and, in its simplicity, makes a universal statement
for 'peace in the world.' " -The Horn Book
"This an extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find
compelling and unforgettable." -Booklist, starred review
"The story speaks directly to young readers of the tragedy of
Sadako's death and, in its simplicity, makes a universal statement
for 'peace in the world.' " -The Horn Book
 |
Ask a Question About this Product More... |
|
