Emmet
written and illustrated by Leo Politi
This delightful picture
book from beloved children's book author Leo Politi,
originally published in 1971, tells the story of Emmet, one of
the many stray dogs taken in by old Mr.
Winkel, among them, Poupee, Oscar, and Puff. Emmet was always
the troublemaker of the lot, escaping from Mr. Winkel's yard to
chase the neighborhood cats and snatch toys from small children.
He even refused to obey the grocer's sign that clearly said,
"No dogs allowed"! Tired of putting up with Emmet's
energetic pranks, Mr. Winkel's neighbors are ready to call the
dogcatcher when the rascally dog saves the grocer's shop from a
fire set by a prowler. (This is a "true story" that takes
place in the neighborhood of Angeleno Heights.) Emmet was a
stray and one of many dogs that Leo Politi adopted. Today
you can still see Emmet as Leo Politi's immortalized Emmet as
part his Los Angeles treasured mural entitled "The Blessing of
the Animals" at Olvera Street.
http://www.getty.edu/ bookstore/titles/emmet.html |
Juanita
(1949 Honor Book Award)
written and illustrated by Leo Politi
Olvera Street and the
Historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the setting for
"Juanita", also a Caldecott Honor book, is a fable about
the annual blessing of the animals at Easter time. In 1978,
Leo Politi painted the mural entitled "The Blessing of the
Animals" at the Historic Landmark, El Pueblo de Los Angeles.
http://www.getty.edu/ bookstore/titles/juanita.html |
Pedro: The Angel of Olvera Street
(1947 Honor Book Award)
written and illustrated by Leo Politi
"Pedro the Angel of
Olvera Street" (a Caldecott Honor book) is a Christmas
story that takes place at the famous Los Angeles street address.
For years this charming story has been adapted into plays and
puppet shows throughout the United States at Christmas time.
http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/pedro.html |
Song of the Swallows
(Winner of the 1950 Caldecott Medal Award)
written and illustrated by Leo Politi
This Caldecott Medal
winning picture book from the beloved writer and illustrator
Leo Politi tells the story of the yearly arrival of the
swallows to the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Julian, the bell
ringer of the mission, tells young Juan the story of the
swallows and together they eagerly await the birds return. Music
and lyrics for "La Golondrina," a traditional song about
the swallows, are included and Spanish phrases are sprinkled
throughout the story. This charming book is an excellent
introduction to the history of the California missions for young
children.
http://www.getty.edu/ bookstore/titles/swallows.html |
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 Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels
by Ann Stalcup
Published by Silver Moon Press
In Leo Politi: Artist of the Angels, Ann Stalcup, fan and
friend of Leo's for twenty years, chronicles the life and career
of a man who lived to create art. Over fifty years of
Leo's pieces - from massive mural to delicate sketch - enhance
the story of his long and fruitful life.
For more information visit:
http://www.annstalcup.com/
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