My Grandmother Lives in a Shotgun House

by Daisy Harrison, Emile Henriquez (Illustrator)

Overview

Through New Orleans to Grandmother's house . . .

Through charming rhymes, craftsman-like images, and a sweet feeling of nostalgia, the lyrical narrative paints a beautiful picture of New Orleans' families and architecture. A young boy recounts his adventures at his grandmother's house and the enchanting things in her home--from the old portraits on the wall to the tall ceilings. He leads readers through the old shotgun house and relishes everything he sees, coloring every aspect of his surroundings with love and curiosity. Children will discover the beauty in family history, comfort, and the meaning of things old while every generation will relive the joy and wonder that he feels discovering it all for the first time!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455623020
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	01/29/2018
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

Illustrator Emile Henriquez is widely known as a commercial artist, graphic designer, and calligrapher. He has illustrated multiple Pelican titles, including D.J. and the Zulu Parade, D.J. and the Jazz Fest, D.J. and the Debutante Ball, The Battle of New Orleans: The Drummer's Story, The Oklahoma Land Run, and Toby Belfer Learns about Heroes and Martyrs. Henriquez lives in Slidell, Louisiana.

English Language Arts teacher Daisy R. Harrison encourages children to grow through reading and discussion as they explore the world of literature. She teaches at Albert Cammon Middle School in St. Rose, LA where she motivates students with creative thinking as they take on writing and literary assignments.

Harrison has been teaching for nearly a decade and obtained her MA in teaching from Xavier University. She is a part of the International Literacy Association, National Association for Gifted Children, and the Louisiana Middle School Association. She resides in River Ridge, Louisiana.