Follow the Dream

The Story of Christopher Columbus

Author Peter Sis
Illustrated by Peter Sis
Hardcover
$19.99 US
On sale Jul 20, 1991 | 40 Pages | 9780679806288

Illus. in full color. The 15th century comes alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. "The illustrations, executed in a variety of media, show scenes from the explorer's life as well as some imaginary creatures that populated the Europeans' picture of the outside world at that time. The details on each page invite individual readers to pay close attention, but the brief, clear text and framed illustrations lend themselves equally well to group sharing. Make room on your crowded Columbus shelf for this one."--(starred) School Library Journal.  
  • WINNER | 2012
    Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal
  • SUBMITTED
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    New York Times Notable Book
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Peter Sis is the author of more than 20 books and the seven-time recipient of the New York Times Book Review's Best Illustrated Book of the Year award. He lives in New York City. View titles by Peter Sis

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Illus. in full color. The 15th century comes alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. "The illustrations, executed in a variety of media, show scenes from the explorer's life as well as some imaginary creatures that populated the Europeans' picture of the outside world at that time. The details on each page invite individual readers to pay close attention, but the brief, clear text and framed illustrations lend themselves equally well to group sharing. Make room on your crowded Columbus shelf for this one."--(starred) School Library Journal.  

Awards

  • WINNER | 2012
    Hans Christian Andersen Author Medal
  • SUBMITTED
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    Horn Book Fanfare
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    Library of Congress Children's Books of the Year
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    New York Times Best Illustrated Book
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    New York Times Notable Book
  • SUBMITTED | 1991
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Author

Peter Sis is the author of more than 20 books and the seven-time recipient of the New York Times Book Review's Best Illustrated Book of the Year award. He lives in New York City. View titles by Peter Sis

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