Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built
Carmen and the House That Gaudí Built

Author: Susan Hughes

Publisher: Owlkids

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781771473927

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A joyful celebration of the nature-inspired work of architect Antoni Gaudí Carmen Batlló and Dragon, her imaginary salamander friend, love exploring the woods behind their home. But when Carmen's family announces a move to the city, Carmen is miserable. Not only will she lose her connection to nature, she will also lose Dragon. After all, the city is no place for salamanders. As she watches her family's new house take shape under famous architect Antoni Gaudí, Carmen discovers Gaudí also has a passion for the natural world. Walls curve and rise like a cave, mosaic flooring sparkles like lilies on a pond, and a fireplace shaped like a mushroom keeps the house warm. Best of all, there's even a place for Dragon! Inspired by the real Batlló family and the house Gaudí designed for them, this picture book encourages readers to find inspiration in their surroundings and keep their hearts open to change. Stunning watercolor illustrations bring Gaudí's inventive designs to life. An author's note provides more information about the real story behind the house and Gaudí's lifelong passion for nature.

Building on Nature
Building on Nature

Author: Rachel Rodríguez

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 0805087451

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Inspired by the natural beauty of his homeland of Catalonia, Antoni Gaudi became a celebrated and innovative architect through the unique structures he designed in Barcelona, having a significant impact on architecture as it was known.

A Dragon on the Roof
A Dragon on the Roof

Author: Cecile Alix

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 3791373919

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A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí's eyes. Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect's work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon--but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix's playful story and Fred Sochard's boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí's exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma's home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements--columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí's career and provides helpful background to Paloma's story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.

Walking for Water
Walking for Water

Author: Susan Hughes

Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1525307983

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A young boy finds a way to help his sister go to school. Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, are close. Only, now that they are eight years old, she is no longer able to go to school with him. Linesi, like the other older girls in their community, must walk to the river to get water five times a day to help their mother farm. But Victor is learning about equality in school. He’s beginning to realize how boys and girls are not treated equally. And that’s not fair to his sister. So Victor comes up with a plan to help. Can one boy make a difference in an unequal world? It turns out, he can!

Gaudi - Architect of Imagination
Gaudi - Architect of Imagination

Author: Susan B. Katz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2022-06-07

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0735844879

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A biography of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, known for his inventive and flamboyant style, from his colorful mosaics and unprecedented facades to his playful forms and bold buildings that make Barcelona shine.

One Red Button
One Red Button

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Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1459813170

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One red button falls off a coat and becomes the cherry on an ice-cream cone, the wheel on a fire truck, the jewel in a necklace, and many other round surprises. Illustrated using Jocelyn's delightful paper collage, One Red Button is a search-and-find adventure for little ones. This book will encourage the youngest readers to see the assortment of shapes and colors that decorate their own growing worlds.

The House That Jane Built
The House That Jane Built

Author: Tanya Lee Stone

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-06-23

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0805090495

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"Ever since she was a little girl, Jane Addams hoped to help people in need. She wanted to create a place where people could find food, work, and community. In 1889, she chose a house in a run-down Chicago neighborhood and turned it into Hull House--a settlement home--soon adding a playground, kindergarten, and a public bath, By 1907, Hull House included thirteen buildings. And by the early 1920s, more than nine thousand people visited Hull House each week. The dreams of a smart, caring girl had become a reality. And the lives of hundreds of thousands of people were transformed when they stepped into the house that Jane Addams built."--Provided by publisher.

Tunnels of Time
Tunnels of Time

Author: Mary Harelkin Bishop

Publisher: Coteau Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781550501643

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Andrea Talbot travels back in time and finds herself up in a dangerous underground adventure in the infamous tunnels under Moose Jaw.

Ick!
Ick!

Author: Melissa Stewart

Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1426337469

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"From award-winning author Melissa Stewart comes the grossest journey through the animal world you'll ever take. From ants to zorillas, get ready to discover some seriously strange animal behaviors. Slurp up soupy insides with houseflies, spit sticky saliva to build nests with birds, and fend off predators with poop-flinging caterpillars and farting snakes. And that's just the tip of the dung pile! These yucky habits may seem surprising to us, but they're totally normal for these animals. In fact, their survival depends on them."--

How Cheetah Got His Tears
How Cheetah Got His Tears

Author: Avril Van Der Merwe

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781485900344

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Cheetah boasts that, because he can run faster than any other animal, he is the real king of the beasts. Wining a race against the other animals only reinforces his posturing. He boasts that he can even run faster than the wind. The wind takes up the challenge, leading to an outcome that keeps cheetah's tears running down his cheeks as a permanent reminder of his place in the natural world. How Cheetah Got His Tears is a story that warns of the perils of boasting, yet shows that the capacity to accept defeat with grace and humility can lead to reconciliation and acceptance.