One classic example is the entry for the letter C: 'Cc, corner: where the yellow is' is illustrated with a yellow square in the far corner of a red page in the book. The book relied on abstract ideas, rather than the clichés that were usually associated with ABC books. After several suggestions from friends, he submitted it, and it was published by Harper & Row (now HarperCollins).

While in Germany, he worked on several pieces for his portfolio, including the book We Read: A to Z (1967). Nina is also an award-winning children's book author. Their first daughter, Nina was born in Germany, and their second was born a year later in New York. CareerĬrews was drafted into the army in 1963, and sent to Frankfurt, Germany. He met and married another Cooper Union graduate, graphic artist Ann Jonas in New York. He graduated from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City in 1959. When he got into high school, one of his teachers became a mentor to him, and personally made sure that he got into art school. Caldecott Honor recipient Donald Crews celebrates the familiar activities that keep two siblings and their parents busy-and happy-from sunrise to bedtime.Ĭustomers who bought this item also bought.From a young age, his talent for drawing was encouraged by his family and his teachers. No matter what the weather, each new day is a fresh opportunity to stretch and to explore. the sun bursts through the clouds Now it's a great day to fly a kite, the perfect day to ride a bike. It's a good day to snuggle up with a book, a fine day for make-believe, until. Reading Level: 0.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 Physical Information: 0.12' H x 6.38' W x 8.46' (0.16 lbs) 24 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product Juvenile Fiction | Science & Nature - General Juvenile Fiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Themes)

Illustrations.Ĭlick for more in this series: Green Light Readers Level 1 WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĪnnotation: Developing readers can have fun while learning with these Green Light Readers, featuring short sentences, creative stories, and simple dialogue.

Contributor(s): Crews, Donald (Author), Crews, Donald (Illustrator)

Cloudy Day Sunny Day by Donald Crews