Tulip Sees America (Rise and Shine)

By Cynthia Rylant

Book Overview

A young man and his dog Tulip, drive west from Ohio and marvel at the farms of Iowa, the skies of Nebraska, the wind in Wyoming, the mountains of Colorado, the desert in Nevada, and the ocean in... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0439399785
• ISBN13: 9780439399784
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: National Geographic School Pub
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Good Fun

My two boys (ages 6 and 8) really enjoyed this book. Great illustrations and a really fun read. It's good practice for the beginning reader. Some very familiar words and some more challenging but shorter than a chapter book so it keeps their attention!

See the Wonders of America.....

"When I was a boy, I didn't see much of America. My parents were homebodies, so I stayed home. But when I grew up, I knew I was different. I wanted to see America. So I bought a little green Beetle and in it I put a small box of clothes, a small bag of food, and my dog, Tulip. And we left Ohio and went across America. This is what we saw:" Inspired by author, Cynthia Rylant's own cross country trip, Tulip Sees America takes the reader on a marvelous and evocative journey from the farms of Iowa, and the vast skies of Nebraska, through windy Wyoming, the glorious mountains of Colorado, the beautiful and mysterious desert of Nevada, to Oregon, with its towering, rugged cliffs and boundless, blue ocean. Ms Rylant's eloquent and engaging text is poetic and complemented by Lisa Desimini's bold and vibrant landscapes that capture America in all its splendor. Together word and art send imaginations soaring as they take young travelers on a joyous and fascinating adventure. Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Tulip Sees America is a quiet little treasure the entire family can share, and a wonderful addition to all home bookshelves.

Tulip Sees America

This is a wonderful children's book with fantastic illustrations drawn by the same artist who has done the covers for many Barbara Kingsolver books. Children will learn about the natural beauty of different states in the US while they follow the adventures of a young man and his dog, Tulip, as they take a cross cross trip. Adults will not get tired of this children's book, as it offers delightful reading and illustrations to children of all ages.