AUTHOR TO READ FROM NEW BOOK.Byline: Daily News VALENCIA Valencia, region, Spain Valencia (välān`thēä), autonomous region (1990 pop. 3,902,429) and former kingdom, E Spain, on the Mediterranean. It now comprises the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia. - Children's author Kelly Kel·ly , Ellsworth Born 1923. American abstract painter and sculptor whose works are characterized by flat color areas with sharply defined edges. Kelly, Emmett 1898-1979. Jones will read and sign copies of her new picture book, ``Mama,'' at 11 a.m. Saturday Saturday: see week; Sabbath. at Barnes & Noble in Valencia. ``Mama'' tells the story of a baby brother who talks all the time, but can only say one word, ``Mama,'' and his big sister who lets everyone else know exactly what her brother is saying. Cleverly told in the voice of the insightful big sister, the book captures the bond between a little girl and her baby brother with a blend of funny rhymes and striking collages. The bold, colorful collages that accompany the story were created by artist Ken Kewley. Some are strikingly original works, while others are humorously hu·mor·ous adj. 1. Full of or characterized by humor; funny: a humorous story. 2. Employing or showing humor; witty: a humorous writer. 3. inspired by master artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Nurturing the bond between siblings siblings npl (formal) → frères et sœurs mpl (de mêmes parents) , ``Mama'' conveys important lessons about mutual respect and the importance of each child's role within the family. After the reading and book signing, Jones will work with the children in attendance to make collages in the unique style of the book's illustrations to take home with them. Barnes & Noble is at 23630 Valencia Blvd. For information, call the store at (661) 254-6604. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The cover of ``Mama,'' Kelly Jones' book, shows one of the collages illustrator Ken Kewley fashioned for the volume. |
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