In its starred review, School Library Journal called Grand Canyon an “outstanding introduction to one of the world’s greatest outdoor wonders, with much to offer elementary students about Southwestern biomes, sedimentary geology, and the profound pleasures of observing nature.” Grand Canyon is technically and artistically wondrous with perfectly placed die cuts that show how a fossil today was a creature much long ago, a spectacular double gatefold, an intricate map and extensive back matter. His previous book, Gravitywas a 2014 Gryphon Honor Book (from the Center for Children’s Books) and Island: A Story of the Galapagos, won the 2013 Gryphon Award. Jason’s latest book, Grand Canyon has just been published, and has earned multiple starred reviews. He lives in Vermont with his wife, also an author and illustrator, Deidre Gill. Jason Chin is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed books Gravity, Island: A Story of the Galapagos, Redwoodsand Coral Reefs and he illustrated Water is Water, by Miranda Paul. If a picture paints a thousand words, than a picture by Jason Chin paints a million.
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