Sheila Hamanaka

"... (Houghton Mifflin), as a sapling becomes the landmark of treks. Ultimately the cottonwood becomes a yoke The authenticity and accurate details by Holling add much dimension to this story. Sheila Hamanaka illustrated Marguerite “The Heart of Ihe Wood" and Shuster) on bark paper. The poetic text is a sycamore tree that is felled to a violin. "Thisis song. So wild and ..."

"... illustrations on every page capture the eye and ignite the Imagination, making this collection a lovely choice for hollday ?All the Colors of the Earth," written and illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka, Morrow Junior Books, 32 pages, illustrations. $15, hardcover. "Children come in all the colors of the earth the roaring browns of bears and soaring eagles, the whispering golds of late ..."

"... The winners, who divided ln awards money, arc: Auta Ura- Miami, Ha., graphic arlist Pete Christus lll, Boonville, Mo., Sharon Fujimoto, Cross Plains, Michael Guzzardo, Mendon, Mith graphic artist Sheila Hamanaka. Gary, Ind metals- mith Patrlcia L. Clemens, Mich.; photographer Les Klug, Chicago, lll.; Aaron Chicago, lll.; silversmith Joan Miller, 3518 N. euth St.. Milwaukee; and photographer Michael Rubin, Wheeling, lll. ..."

"... roaring browns of bears and soaring eagles, the whispering golds of late summer grasses The tinkling pinks of seashells by the rumbling sea.? In these and other beautiful analogies, Sheilia Hamanaka has created a rich and Important book for children that celebrates the beauty of our diversity. In her sparing text and happy illustrations, Hamanaka touches upon the endless array of colors of slam and hair that belong lo children everywhere, children that "buzz with laughter that kisses our land.? For anyone who wishes to ..."