To look down at the pages of this awe-inspiring book is to look up at the mesmerizing vaulted ceilings of 80 medieval churches, cathedrals, and basilicas of Europe in all their structural complexity and ornate design. From the rich blue hues of the Basilica of St. Francis d’Assisi to the geometric details in the Orvieto Cathedral, Stephenson’s flawless photography allows us to take in entire Gothic ceilings with their every lavish detail. This is an exquisite gift for lovers of architecture, photography, travel, history, or for those who just enjoy the rapturous beauty of these impossibly complex human accomplishments.
Sergio is a penguin. He loves fish, soccer, and water. He loves drinking water, bathing in water, spraying water, just about anything with water! But he has one big problem; he can't swim. So when his class takes a field trip to the ocean, Sergio must decide whether he should face his fear or avoid something he loves.
About the Author
Edel Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba. He left for America on a boat with his parents and sister when he was 8 years old. His drawings and illustrations have appeared in four picture books, including Float Like a Butterfly and Oye, Celia!, on stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, The New Yorker, and posters for Broadway shows. Edel has also been an art director at TIME Magazine for over a decade. He lives with his wife and daughter in New Jersey.