Books with author Sara Fanelli

Experience a child’s view of the world in this extraordinarily imaginative picture book about maps—now with a fresh new cover look!"An imaginative, child-centered title that should be examined and enjoyed, and one that will also make a wonderful springboard for teachers introducing the concepts of mapping or autobiography," said School Library Journal.In each spread of this bold and humorous picture book, children can examine their place in the world around them through detailed and engaging maps that are drawn from a child's perspective. Twelve beautifully illustrated maps, such as Map of My Day and Map of My Family, will fascinate children, teaching about both mapping and telling one's story. Perfect for the curious and artsy, these maps are a creative introduction to recording, mapping, and adding a unique touch to the environment.When finished reading the book, children can unfold the jacket—it turns into a poster-size map for them to use for drawing and creating.

Experience a child’s view of the world in this extraordinarily imaginative picture book about maps"An imaginative, child-centered title that should be examined and enjoyed, and one that will also make a wonderful springboard for teachers introducing the concepts of mapping or autobiography," said School Library Journal.In each spread of this bold and humorous picture book, children can examine their place in the world around them through detailed and engaging maps that are drawn from a child's perspective. Twelve beautifully illustrated maps, such as Map of My Day and Map of My Family, will fascinate children, teaching about both mapping and telling one's story. When finished reading the book, children can unfold the jacket—it turns into a poster-size map for them to use for drawing and creating.

Meet Medusa, the Minotaur, and eleven more mythological monsters of ancient Greece - artfully portrayed in striking collages, followed by a glossary of fun facts.What three-headed dog guards the gates to the underworld? Whose 100 eyes ended up on the tail of the peacock? Who turns into stone all who look upon her? With a minimum of text and a maximum of collage and arresting graphic design, Sara Fanelli lures the fantastical monsters of ancient Greece out of their lairs and lets them show off their power to fascinate. The spare, hand-lettered text will suit even reluctant readers, while a detailed glossary awaits those who are eager to know more monstrous facts.Here you will find (if you dare!):100-eyed Argusone-eyed Cyclopsnine-headed HydraCerberus, the three-headed watchdogMedusa the GorgonMinotaur, half man, half bullSiren, half woman, half vultureSphinx, half woman, half winged lionCentaur, half man, half horseHarpies, greedy women with birds’ headssea monster Scyllafire-breathing ChimaeraEchidna and her monstrous children