Ready, Set, Run!: The Amazing New York City Marathon by Leslie Kimmelman (Englis

Description: Ready, Set, Run! by Leslie Kimmelman, Jessie Hartland In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the worlds most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed.A lively nonfiction picture book about runners preparing for, and racing in, the New York City Marathon, perfect for fans of Balloons Over Broadway and The Philharmonic Gets Dressed.All over the world-on city roads and country lanes, on beaches, high in the mountains, across fields, in sun, rain, and late at night, people get ready to race. Its a BIG DEAL to run in the New York City Marathon!In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the worlds most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line.With fun facts throughout ("Since 1979, a high school band stationed at Mile 9 plays the "Rocky" theme song again and again until the last runners go by"), this is an exhilarating, inside-view of what it entails to run the worlds largest marathon. Author Biography Leslie Kimmelman is an accomplished author of 40 picturebooks under her own name, as well as many works for hire under pseudonyms. Her work has garnered a Sydney Taylor honor and three Sydney Taylor Notable citations. In addition, Leslie worked at Sesame Workshop for 25 years, where she created the autistic character, Julia. Her work on Sesame Streets autism initiative received a Smithsonian Ingenuity Award. Visit her online at lesliekimmelman.net.Jessie Hartland a New York City based artist, and writer and illustrator of books for children. Her books include Harlem Grown by Tony Hillery, which was featured on Humans of New York, Steve Jobs- Insanely Great and Bon Apetit!, about Julia Child. She has painted murals at a Japanese amusement park, designed Christmas windows for Bloomingdales, and put her mark on ceramics, watches, and all sorts of other things. She has done drawings for many magazines and newspapers such as The New York Times, Travel and Leisure Family, Martha Stewart Kids and Bon Appetit. Visit her on the Web at jessiehartland.com. Review … "As all of New York gets caught up in the excitement....readers are likely to break into a cheer as well." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"A fresh, buoyant high stepper." —Kirkus Reviews"This attractive picture book introduces marathons to children." —Booklist Details ISBN0593433653 Author Jessie Hartland Short Title Ready, Set, Run! Pages 40 Audience Age 4-8 Language English Year 2023 Illustrator Jessie Hartland ISBN-10 0593433653 ISBN-13 9780593433652 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Amazing New York City Marathon Publisher Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-08-08 NZ Release Date 2023-08-08 UK Release Date 2023-08-08 Imprint Random House Inc Illustrations FULL COLOR Publication Date 2023-08-01 Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2023-08-01 DEWEY 796.42520974 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143008695;

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