Anno's Spain - Hardcover

Anno, Mitsumasa

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399242384 ISBN 13: 9780399242380

Publisher: Philomel Books, 2004

Synopsis

Twenty-one colorful and detailed spreads take readers on a beautiful journey through the cities, countrysides, and historical places of Spain with architectural highlights and historical landmarks.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-8–Detailed pen and ink and watercolors illustrate this wordless travelogue. Anno's aerial tour of Spanish landscapes and townscapes is timeless: along with sightings of 20th-century architectural and artistic icons (Sagrada Familia, Guernica, etc.) there are also scenes of 15th-century ships at sea, olive harvesting, country fairs and religious processions, and the running of the bulls at Pamplona. Throughout, there are nods to Spain's literary, artistic, and cultural heritage. Close observers will catch glimpses of Don Quixote and his corpulent companion, a melting clock à la Dalí, flamenco dancers, and Barcelona's human pyramid. Tableaus (of Las Meninas, scenes from Carmen) add whimsy, while the inclusion of the Alhambra and a Roman aqueduct pay tribute to the country's history. While suitable for picture collections, this title would also be a great addition to Spanish-language classrooms.–Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal
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Review:

Although this picture book is wordless, it still leaves you breathless. -- Philadelphia City Paper

About this edition

• Publisher: Philomel Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0399242384
• ISBN 13: 9780399242380
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Anno Mitsumasa