Norman, Howard: Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Tales from Around the World.Norman, Howard BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: Bird Tales From Around the World. Il. by Leo and Diane Dillon Leo and Diane Dillon are a prolific American husband and wife team of illustrators. Leo was raised in Brooklyn, and Diane in the Los Angeles area. They met at the Parsons School of Design in NYC in 1953, some time after Diane moved from California to New York. . ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-15-201982-0. Orlando, FL: Gulliver Books, Harcourt, 2004. 73 pp. $22. The author has brought together five beautifully illustrated folktales about Australian pelicans, Norwegian crows, Sri Lankan quail, an African rainbow bird, and Chinese swans. Each story reflects the language and culture of its origin, and the illustrations capture the feel of the land and the characters in each tale. The themes reflect human frailties and triumphs through their animal characters, who are portrayed as mischievous, enchanting, challenging, and victorious. These stories are so captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. , they will entice readers to seek out other tales from these cultural traditions. Ages 7-10. Reviewed by Rebecca Reid, State University of New York (body) State University of New York - (SUNY) The public university system of New York State, USA, with campuses throughout the state. , Cobleskill |
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