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Lawn to Lawn
Lawn to Lawn
Lawn to Lawn
by Dan Yaccarino

Not everyone loves lawn ornaments. But Pearl was different. Pearl was their friend--the only human who knew they were real. So when Pearl's family moves and (shockingly!) leaves their pink flamingo, deer, gnome, and lawn jockey behind, Flo, Betty, Norm, and Jack know what they must do. They must find Pearl no matter how long and perilous the journey. Through cities and suburbs, over mountains and through swamps, the ornaments make their dangerous way. They survive storms and menacing gargoyles. They get directions from weather vanes and other statuary. And always, always, they must avoid the dreaded trash truck! In this hysterical and quirky tale of toys-come-to-life, Dan Yaccarino reminds us that home is where the heart is and that no journey is too difficult when it leads to the one you love.

Age: 5 Year-olds | Title: Lawn to Lawn  |  Author: Dan Yaccarino  |  Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Not everyone loves lawn ornaments. But Pearl was different. Pearl was their friend--the only human who knew they were real. So when Pearl's family moves and (shockingly!) leaves their pink flamingo, deer, gnome, and lawn jockey behind, Flo, Betty, Norm, and Jack know what they must do. They must find Pearl no matter how long and perilous the journey. Through cities and suburbs, over mountains and through swamps, the ornaments make their dangerous way. They survive storms and menacing gargoyles. They get directions from weather vanes and other statuary. And always, always, they must avoid the dreaded trash truck! In this hysterical and quirky tale of toys-come-to-life, Dan Yaccarino reminds us that home is where the heart is and that no journey is too difficult when it leads to the one you love.

Lawn to Lawn is an innovative tale of a young girl named Pearl and her friends, the lawn ornaments. When Pearl and her family move to a new house and leave the ornaments behind, they set out on an adventure to reunite with Pearl, making sure to avoid the garbage truck. The pictures are sure to entertain with the creative coupling of geometric angles softened and made playful through warm tones. The pages also harbor funny images in the background for those observant readers.

The characters display distinct personalities, and their interactions are sure to get some chuckles out of mom and dad as often as their little ones. For instance, when the lawn ornaments are lost, they come across some garden gnomes who ask if they need directions. When Pearls friends say yes! quite relieved, the garden gnomes say, What a coincidence! So do we! In addition to the humor, the overall message of friendship, love, and loyalty are always great topics to expose children to and discuss openly.

My niece Emily first discovered Lawn to Lawn when she was five and easily decided Flo, the pink lawn flamingo, was her favorite character. Emily asked why she didnt have any lawn ornaments. Joking, I suggested she add them to her Christmas list. I had forgotten all about it until her mom mentioned, laughing, that Emily had seen a lawn flamingo at a store and begged for it.

--Audra

Dan Yaccarino is not only known for his children's books, but also his Parent's Choice Award-winning animated TV series Oswald and Emmy-winning Willa's Wild Life, character designs for The Backyardigans as well as his many illustrated toys, games, and other children's products. His bold, stylized illustrations have added wit and energy to the work of such prestigious authors as Margaret Wise Brown, Jack Prelutsky, Kevin Henkes and Patricia MacLachlan.

Dan's internationally recognized art style has earned him a large following in Japan, exhibits in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Rome, and a visit to the White House. Dan's books have been translated into many languages and have inspired ebooks, children's musicals and video adaptations. People all over the world enjoy Oswald, Dan's animated television series about the wonderfully whimsical world of a lovable octopus, which Time magazine chose as one of the top six shows to watch on cable. Animation Magazine hails him as "an American original." Dan's work has been recognized with a host of prestigious awards including the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Time 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable and the Parents Choice Award.

Dan lives with his wife and their two children in New York City and creates his quirky characters in his studio full of vintage toys.

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