The first Danbury Fair was held under a borrowed tent in 1869. Over the next 112 years, the fair expanded to a ten-day event, earning a national reputation for its themed villages, giant figures, grandstand shows and wildly popular stock car races. The twelve formal venues for music and entertainment on the fairground included the World of Mirth Theater and the Orange Bowl Stadium. Under the management of oil magnate John W. Leahy, the fair retained its great hometown appeal as city dwellers flocked to the fair by the thousands. Venture back to the autumn days of zany ostrich races and Zembruski's polka music with Andrea Zimmermann as she explores the beloved bygone tradition of the Great Danbury State Fair.
Das Thema dieses Kunst-Reiseführers ist die italienische Region Friaul-Julisch Venetien. Sie besteht aus zwei Provinzen, von denen das Friaul die weitaus größere ist, Julisch Venetien dagegen seit 1954 nur noch aus der Stadt Triest und einem kleinen Küstenstreifen bis Muggia besteht. Wie ein Amphitheater liegt das Friaul im äußersten Nordosten Italiens. Im Norden umschließen es die Karnischen und die Julischen Alpen, nach Süden senkt es sich in sanften Hügeln zu einer Ebene und zur Adriaküste hin. Wer Kunstbetrachtung, Bergwandern und Sonnenbaden am Strand verbinden möchte, ist hier bestens aufgehoben. Der Tourismus spielt zwar im Friaul durchaus eine Rolle, aber die Region liegt im Windschatten vom benachbarten Venetien und Istrien - zum großen Glück für diejenigen, die individuell auf Entdeckungstour gehen wollen.Mit den ebenso verständlichen wie fundierten Beschreibungen des Kunsthistorikers und Italienkenners Klaus Zimmermanns und seines Co-Autors Christoph Ulmer, den vielen Abbildungen und den informativen Karten und Grundrisszeichnungen macht der vorliegende Reiseführer Lust, den äußersten Osten Italiens zu entdecken: die einstige Römerstadt Aquileia und das hübsche, mit frühmittelalterlichen Kirchen ausgestattete Grado, Udine, Palmanova und die Städte in der friulanischen Ebene, San Daniele und das Burgenland, das langobardisch geprägte Cividale, Tolmezzo und die Alpentäler, Pordenone und Gorizia. Ein eigenes Kapitel beschäftigt sich mit Triest, wo österreichische, italienische und slawische Einflüsse eine charmante Mischung eingegangen sind.
Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There's trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It's a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style.Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly's stride and adds style and charm to trash collection.This board book edition is just right for the youngest transportation bugs. Perfect for fans of all books about things that GO and how things work--plus for units on community helpers.Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the Trashy Town An ALA Notable Children's Book
Fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and I Stink will love this rhythmic and lively picture book from the popular creators of Trashy Town. With a turn of his crane and a swing of his wrecking ball, Mr. Gilly knocks down the old buildings. He smashes through brick and wood. He crashes through stone and glass. Then, with a push from his bulldozer, Mr. Gilly cleans it all up to make room for something brand-new Featuring lively text from Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha and dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino, Smashy Town is a bouncy read-aloud that will delight young vehicle lovers.
When a little boy decides to make a playground for his baby brother, his imagination takes over and soon he is entrenched in a world filled with backhoes, bulldozers, payloaders, and other trucks of various shapes and sizes. Children's BOMC. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.
Ring Clang Firefighter Flo and her team race to stop a fire in this picture book filled with bold art and fun onomatopoeia. Last night at the Fire Station...With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang.RING-RING RING-RING Firefighter Flo jumps out of bed There's a fire and only a pro like Flo and her team can help. Read along as the firefighters put on their fireproof suits, rush off in their truck, douse the fire with the big hose, and rescue the family pet. The CLANG of the siren and WHOOSH of the fire will have parents and kids reading aloud together. The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces even the youngest readers to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss out on Crane Jane and Plumber Pearl With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Firefighter Flo is the perfect read for kids who love to watch the big red fire trucks rush by.
Clang-clang Clunk Crunch A story about a working woman and the big machines kids love From the best-selling author and illustrator team of Trashy Town. Hook it, lift it, off the groundEasy, careful, swing it 'round.Clunk Phew Good job. Crane Jane punches the clock at the dock, then climbs into her tall, tall crane. She's ready for a day of lifting cargo from ships to dry land. Then comes Jane's biggest challenge of all--a firetruck But when high winds send her load swinging, Jane uses all her skill to keep the crane under control. Parents and children can read together the clang-clang of the crane and toot-toot of the ships The Big Jobs, Bold Women series features strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss out on Firefighter Flo and Plumber Pearl With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Crane Jane is the perfect read for truck and construction-obsessed kids.
Big Jobs, Bold Women series is now in board book, perfect for toddlers for who love bright, noisy fire trucks. Last night at the Fire Station...With a jingly-jang, the telephone rang.RING-RING RING-RING Firefighter Flo jumps out of bed There's a fire and only a pro like Flo and her team can help. Firefighters put on their fireproof suits, rush off in their truck, douse the fire with the big hose, and rescue the family pet. The CLANG of the siren and WHOOSH of the fire will have parents and kids reading aloud together. This first board book in the Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces toddlers to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Firefighter Flo makes this empowering message accessible in a new durable format that is the perfect size for a energetic toddler. With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardians, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Firefighter Flo is the perfect read for kids who love to watch the big red fire trucks rush by.
Oliver and Annie love to play trucks together at preschool in Bulldozer Friends, part of Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha's bestselling Truck picture book series that includes: Digger Man, Fire Engine Man, and Train Man. At school, Oliver loves to play trucks with his friend Annie. They use their favorite bulldozer to dig tunnels, carve moats around the castle, and build bridges--just like a real construction crew. This action-packed companion story introduces a female character and is anchored in a diverse classroom setting. It's perfect for children who love imaginative adventures. Christy Ottaviano Books
