Welcome to California (Welcome To)

Welcome to California! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Golden State."

With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to California is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state, and the easy-yet-informative details ("The biggest trees you'll ever see are in California! The redwood tree is the tallest living thing on Earth") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

Author: Asa Gilland
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/05/2021
Series: Welcome to
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 8.10h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593178232


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/15/2021 pg. 1
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author
ASA GILLAND is the illustrator of the "Welcome to" series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Asa's father was a cartographer and he and Asa would always make time to search out interesting sites and explore their surroundings. Asa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.