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Macmillan Children's Book

Red, White, and Boom!

Author: Lee Wardlaw; illustrated by Huy Voun Lee

Red, White, and Boom!

Red, White, and Boom!

$11.99

About This Book

A multicultural celebration of July 4th, Lee Wardlaw and Huy Voun Lee's Red, White, and Boom!

Fireflies flit
Sparklers spit

Page Count
32
On Sale
04/10/2012
Age Range
4-7

Book Details

A multicultural celebration of July 4th, Lee Wardlaw and Huy Voun Lee's Red, White, and Boom!

Fireflies flit
Sparklers spit

Pinwheels spin
Goosebump skin

It's the Fourth of July! Travel across the country for a city parade, a beach picnic, and fireworks in the park in this poetic celebration of the many cultures and traditions that make America's birthday BOOM!

Imprint Publisher

Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

ISBN

9781466816701

In The News

“…made to order for the summer storyhour crowd as well as quiet lapsits under a shady tree.” —School Library Journal, starred

“Perfect pussycat poetry.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review on Won Ton

“[A] celebration of the child-pet bond.” —Booklist, starred review on Won Ton

“Will steal the hearts of readers young and old.” —School Library Journal, starred review on Won Ton

“Lee's mellow-hued collages feature a multicultural crowd of beach goers, while elaborate cut-outs grace the borders, echoing the fluid line of the Chinese characters. It's a remarkably unified effort: everything works together to create a flawless picture book.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review on At the Beach

“As the characters begin to build on one another, children will be able to see and appreciate the pictorial nature of Chinese writing. . . . The textured paper, vibrant winter clothing, animals in their fur and feathers, and snowflake-decorated colored borders create a lively atmosphere for this memorable lesson in Chinese writing.” —Booklist on In the Snow

About the Creators

Red, White, and Boom!

Red, White, and Boom!

$11.99