Cecilia Dartez

Jenny Giraffe Discovers the French Quarter

Illustrator: Wilson, Shelby

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"Run, Jenny, quickly! Don't let them take you to the zoo! Find a new home, my dear!" In the chaos following a car accident, little Jenny Giraffe escapes into the streets of the bustling French Quarter of New Orleans. Rushing up one street and down another, she struggles to find a hiding place from the zookeeper. After finding safety in a quiet courtyard, Jenny meets Claude and Angelle, a pair of artists who agree to help her stay out of the hands of the zookeeper. The couple encourages Jenny to pursue her great passion--painting. Because of the many street performers in the French Quarter, Jenny roams freely, appearing to be an elaborately costumed entertainer. But how long can a giraffe go without being discovered? Can Jenny remain anonymous as she gains recognition as a talented painter? A delightful, entertaining adventure through the French Quarter, this book introduces children to the culturally diverse community of New Orleans. Through Jenny's journey as an artist, the story encourages children to pursue their dreams and accept each other's differences. The little giraffe will surely steal the hearts of readers everywhere. Cecilia Casrill Dartez, a resident of New Orleans, is a former elementary-school teacher and writes for several newsletters and magazines in the area. A popular lecturer and storyteller, she often addresses schools, libraries, and other organizations on Louisiana history, lifestyles, and culture. Illustrator Shelby Wilson is a native of Natchez, Mississippi. She is a commercial artist residing in New Orleans. Read more of Jenny Giraffe's adventures and other books by Cecilia Casrill Dartez: Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party, Jenny Giraffe's Mardi Gras Ride, Jenny Giraffe Discovers Papa Noël, L Is for Louisiana, The Louisiana Plantation Coloring Book, A Marmac Guide to New Orleans: 4th Edition

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 5 bis 8 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 1991
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 294mm x 216mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 367g
• ISBN-13: 9780882898193
• ISBN-10: 0882898191
• Artikelnr.: 21167951

Autorenporträt

Cecilia Casrill Dartez holds a bachelor of arts degree from Tulane University. She completed her graduate studies in reading instruction and psychology at Tulane University and Princeton University. A certified elementary-school teacher in the state of Louisiana, Dartez worked as a teacher in New Orleans for many years. She is a popular presenter at schools, libraries, conventions, and other organizations, giving lively lectures on New Orleans and Louisiana. As a licensed New Orleans tour guide, she has led walking and riding tours throughout the city and at neighboring plantation homes. Dartez's other books include Jenny Giraffe's Mardi Gras Ride, Jenny Giraffe Discovers Papa Noël, Jenny Giraffe Discovers the French Quarter, Jenny Giraffe and the Streetcar Party, and The Louisiana Plantation Coloring Book, all published by Pelican. She has worked as a featured editor and writer for TravelHost magazine's New Orleans edition and has contributed to various other regional publications.