Welcome to Arizona (Welcome To) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593178211 ISBN 13: 9780593178218

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2021

Synopsis

Welcome to Arizona! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Grand Canyon State."

With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Arizona is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike.

The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("Arizona's state mammal, the ringtailed cat, is not a cat! It is a member of the racoon family") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

And it makes a great "welcome!" gift for house guests!

About this title

About the Author

ASA GILLAND is the illustrator of the "Welcome to" series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Asa's father was a cartographer and he and Asa would always make time to search out interesting sites and explore their surroundings. Asa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.

Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—These four books introduce young readers to the states of Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Each volume contains maps and illustrations of state birds, mammals, and interesting sites. Arizona features illustrations of Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon; California depicts the redwood trees and the La Brea Tar Pits; Florida shows the Kennedy Space Center; and the Alamo is highlighted in Texas. Spreads spotlight foods that are enjoyed by the states' residents, including tacos, chili, sushi, chimichangas, and oranges. The narratives are straightforward, and information is provided in an engaging manner. The cheerful illustrations are enticing and display the diversity of each state's inhabitants. This series does not have many photographs. Students will have to turn to other sources for detailed report writing. However, curious readers should find these volumes to be intriguing introductions to U.S. geography. VERDICT More entertaining than the usual offerings about states, these titles should circulate well in elementary school and public libraries.—Margaret Nunes, formerly at Gwinnett County P.L., GA

Edition details

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593178211
• ISBN 13: 9780593178218
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Gilland Asa
• Number of pages: 32