ANNOTATION

In wordless panoramas a lone traveler approaches the New World from the West in the present day and journeys the width of the country backward through time, departing the east coast as the Santa Maria appears over the horizon.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A reissue from Hans Christian Andersen Medal recipient Mitsumasa Anno.

About the Author:BMitsumasa Anno was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest honor attainable in the field of children's book illustration, in 1984. He original art will be displayed at the gallery opening of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Northhampton, MA.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

In another of the artist's sumptuous, sprawling journey books, Anno travels through history in his search for things American. All ages. (September)