Books with author Daniela De Luca

This beautifully illustrated series of fact and fiction titles features a baby animal from one of the world's eight major land masses. Each animal baby has to deal with a difficult fact of learning experience, whether it be the birth of a baby brother or sister (Buster), adoption and the environment (Harry), poverty (Josh), or fear and friendship (Celia). Young readers identify with the character as he or she gets into trouble and then, by being resourceful and with help from family and friends, puts things right. Each page features a picture book illustration and story, accompanied by some non-fiction text. Two spreads at the back of each book provide nonfiction information, to be absorbed in the context of the story.

Get up-close and personal with an elephant family from Africa that has a new calf named Lizzie. Kids will follow Lizzie's wandering adventure that leads her a little too far from home and along the journey, will learn real-life facts about elephant families. "What do elephants eat? Why do birds follow elephants?" These are natural questions that would pop up in a story about elephants, and now, there is a picture book that answers them. Realistic habitats are paired with endearing characters to create a factual and entertaining story that parents, teachers, and children all will enjoy. Clear, acetate pages enhance these realistic illustrations, adding an element of surprise, and the story literally unfolds with the gatefold spread included in this concealed-spiral-bound book.

Daniela De Luca's charming illustrations will stimulate children's imagination and curiosity as they enter the world of ancient civilizations for the first time. Here is a panorama of the great societies of the past, approached through brief introductory text and child-friendly, historically accurate illustrations. Beginning with the birth of civilization, this book takes readers on an around-the-world tour of the ancient world with stops in such places as Egypt, Rome, Greece, Japan, China, Mesopotamia, and India. Children will be so fascinated by the lives of the Celts, Vikings, Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas, they may just forget they're learning!

Take a look into the wild life of Buster the Kangaroo through the unique approach of the Wildlife Buddies series. Each book in the series focuses on an adorable baby animal from its respective continent while teaching an important value, such as obedience or helping others. Side notes to Buster's bouncing story will offer interesting facts about the real life of an Australian kangaroo. Brimming with animal life, this spiral-bound book features acrylic pages that allow children to peek into the kangaroo habitat as the page is turned. Engaging and educational, the Wildlife Buddies series is a must-have for any child's learning library.

Daniela De Luca's charming illustrations will stimulate children's imagination and curiosity as they enter the world of ancient civilizations for the first time. Here is a panorama of the great societies of the past, approached through brief introductory text and child-friendly, historically accurate illustrations. Beginning with the birth of civilization, The Children's Pictorial Atlas of Civilization takes readers on an around-the-world tour of the ancient world with stops in such places as Egypt, Rome, Greece, Japan, China, Mesopotamia, and India. Children will be so fascinated by the lives of the Celts, Vikings, Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas, they may just forget they're learning! Tornadoes, ghost stories, hand-me-downs, outhouses, Eaton's catalogues, and barn animals all play a part in her memories. Readers will respond to her unique perspective on the events and experiences of a prairie childhood.