Elisa Kleven

The Lion and the Little Red Bird Elisa Kleven

Marc Notes: A Puffin Unicorn.; A little bird discovers why the lion's tail changes color each day. Review Citations: Booklist 05/15/1992 pg. 1687 (EAN 9780525448983, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/18/1992 (EAN 9780525448983, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/1992 pg. 60 (EAN 9780525448983, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1992 (EAN 9780525448983, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Kleven, Elisa Elisa Kleven is the author and/or illustrator of more than 30 picture books for children. While growing up in Los Angeles, California, Elisa spent many hours creating intricate worlds populated with imaginative characters and surrounded by picturesque murals of nature. After studying literature at University of California, Berkeley, she taught school for several years, practicing her writing during summer breaks. Known for creating magical worlds peopled with endearing characters and visually-stunning multi-media illustrations, Elisa's books have been recognized by the American Library Association, The New York Times, The Junior Library Guild, School Library Journal, and The American Institute of Graphic Arts. Elisa lives near San Francisco with her husband Paul and her children, Mia and Ben, along with various cats and dogs.