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Praise for Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsA Caldecott Medal Winner These are sophisticated illustrations, the colors rich yet subdued, the drawing stylized and subtle.... Ashanti to Zulu is an exotic book for those ready to look beyond the familiar. -The New York TimesPraise for Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale(written by Verna Aardema)A Caldecott Medal Winner* Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark.... Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text.... An impressive showpiece. -Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Aida (retold by Leontyne Price)A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerAn ALA Notable Children's Book [The paintings] form a stunning, unified whole... lavishly packaged and strikingly designed. -Publisher's WeeklyPraise for Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles-Think of That!A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerA Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award Winner A book about tap dancing's greatest, Bill Bojangles Robinson, ought to be just as rhythmic as this one. -Chicago Tribune* This jazzy introduction to an important contributor to American culture will entrance the youngest music and dance fans. -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for If Kids Ran the World* The spreads balance the lively activity of a parade with the rhythm and poise of classic tapestry. With these images of joyousness and boundless energy, the Dillons affirm and call forth the special gifts children have to give. -Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Praise for Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions A Caldecott Medal Winner These are sophisticated illustrations, the colors rich yet subdued, the drawing stylized and subtle.... Ashanti to Zulu is an exotic book for those ready to look beyond the familiar. -The New York Times Praise for Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale(written by Verna Aardema) A Caldecott Medal Winner * Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark.... Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text.... An impressive showpiece. -Booklist, starred review Praise for Aida (retold by Leontyne Price) A Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner An ALA Notable Children's Book [The paintings] form a stunning, unified whole... lavishly packaged and strikingly designed. -Publisher's Weekly Praise for Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles-Think of That! A Coretta Scott King Book Award Winner A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year A Parents' Choice Award Winner A book about tap dancing's greatest, Bill Bojangles Robinson, ought to be just as rhythmic as this one. -Chicago Tribune * This jazzy introduction to an important contributor to American culture will entrance the youngest music and dance fans. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise for If Kids Ran the World * The spreads balance the lively activity of a parade with the rhythm and poise of classic tapestry. With these images of joyousness and boundless energy, the Dillons affirm and call forth the special gifts children have to give. -Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Praise for Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsA Caldecott Medal WinnerThese are sophisticated illustrations, the colors rich yet subdued, the drawing stylized and subtle.... Ashanti to Zulu is an exotic book for those ready to look beyond the familiar.-The New York TimesPraise for Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale(written by Verna Aardema)A Caldecott Medal Winner*Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark.... Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text.... An impressive showpiece.-Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Aida (retold by Leontyne Price)A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerAn ALA Notable Children's Book[The paintings] form a stunning, unified whole... lavishly packaged and strikingly designed.-Publisher's WeeklyPraise for Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles-Think of That!A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerA Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award WinnerA book about tap dancing's greatest, Bill Bojangles Robinson, ought to be just as rhythmic as this one.-Chicago Tribune*This jazzy introduction to an important contributor to American culture will entrance the youngest music and dance fans.-Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for If Kids Ran the World*The spreads balance the lively activity of a parade with the rhythm and poise of classic tapestry. With these images of joyousness and boundless energy, the Dillons affirm and call forth the special gifts children have to give.-Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Praise for Ashanti to Zulu: African TraditionsA Caldecott Medal Winner""These are sophisticated illustrations, the colors rich yet subdued, the drawing stylized and subtle.... Ashanti to Zulu is an exotic book for those ready to look beyond the familiar.""-The New York TimesPraise for Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale(written by Verna Aardema)A Caldecott Medal Winner*""Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark.... Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text.... An impressive showpiece.""-Booklist, starred reviewPraise for Aida (retold by Leontyne Price)A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerAn ALA Notable Children's Book""[The paintings] form a stunning, unified whole... lavishly packaged and strikingly designed.""-Publisher's WeeklyPraise for Rap A Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles-Think of That!A Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnerA Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the YearA Parents' Choice Award Winner""A book about tap dancing's greatest, Bill ""Bojangles"" Robinson, ought to be just as rhythmic as this one.""-Chicago Tribune*""This jazzy introduction to an important contributor to American culture will entrance the youngest music and dance fans.""-Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for If Kids Ran the World*""The spreads balance the lively activity of a parade with the rhythm and poise of classic tapestry. With these images of joyousness and boundless energy, the Dillons affirm and call forth the special gifts children have to give.""-Publisher's Weekly, starred review

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Leo & Diane Dillon are two of the most acclaimed illustrators of our time. They collaborated for more than five decades. Their long list of awards includes two Caldecott Medals, the NAACP Image Award, five Coretta Scott King Awards and Honors, four Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and induction into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. Leo and Diane created award-winning picture books, book covers, magazines, and other art until Leo's death in 2012. Love and the Rocking Chair is their final collaboration. Diane Dillon lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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