I Spy in the Louisiana Sky

By Deborah Ousley Kadair

Book Overview

Teach young readers about Louisiana history, wildlife, traditions and more through a guessing game involving playful rhymes and repetition.

From the alligators that live in the Louisiana lowlands and the blooming magnolia flower, to the fleur-de-lis that appears on that state flag, Deborah Ousley Kadair celebrates Louisiana state symbols in this colorful picture book. She uses the blue sky as a backdrop to recreate symbols in the shape of clouds and then invites children to guess the symbol by offering clues, in the traditional I Spy game format.

This guessing game features thorough facts about seven state symbols, including the brown pelican, which lends the state its nickname--the Pelican State. The repetition and rhyme make this a fun way for children to learn about Louisiana culture.

"Kadair's simple collage illustrations will appeal to the audience." --Book Links

"Kadair offers up a story of wily humor that begs to be read." --Publishers Weekly

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589808851
• ISBN13: 9781589808850
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7