Tigers & tea with Toppy : a true adventure in New York City with wildlife artist, Charles R. Knight, who loved saber-toothed cats, parties at the Plaza, and people and animals of all stripes / by Barbara Kerley, author of The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins ; with Rhoda Knight Kalt, granddaughter of Charles R. Knight ; illustrations by Matte Stephens with original artwork by Charles R. Knight.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2018Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781338134278
- 1338134272
- Tiger and tea with Toppy
- Knight, Charles Robert, 1874-1953 -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature
- Knight, Charles Robert, 1874-1953 -- Family -- Juvenile literature
- Kalt, Rhoda Knight, 1936- -- Juvenile literature
- Wildlife artists -- Homes and haunts -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature
- Grandparent and child -- New York (State) -- New York -- Juvenile literature
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 700.462 K39 | Available | 33111008916450 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 700.462 K39 | Available | 33111009256534 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
From Barbara Kerley, author of the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins , comes an enchanting true story that marks her return to science and natural history! An NPR Best Book of the YearA Booklist Notable BookA Junior Library Guild Selection * "A powerful story of following one's dreams and passions, despite life's challenges." -- School Library Journal , starred reviewRhoda loves spending time with Toppy. He is not only her beloved grandpa, but also the world-famous wildlife artist Charles R. Knight! Every outing with Toppy -- from visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Central Park Zoo to tea parties at The Plaza Hotel -- is filled with fun and adventure.Lovers of animals, art, natural history, and New York Citywill relish this vivacious and winsomely depicted true story. Presented through Rhoda's eyes, it celebrates the enchantment of scientific inquiry, a tender grandparent-grandchild bond, and the vision of a pioneering artist who opened our eyes to the wonders of the ancient world.Included in this book are more than a dozen of Charles R. Knight's original paintings and drawings, interspersed with Matte Stephens's winsome illustrations.
Young Rhoda enjoys visiting the American Museum of Natural History, Central Park Zoo, and other places with her beloved grandfather, the famous wildlife artist, Charles R. Knight.