Best Selling Books by Ted Lewin

All rivers in India are sacred, and the Ganges most of all. Every year, more than one million Hindu pilgrims journey to Benares to renew themselves in its waters. Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin joined the pilgrims at the river''s edge for an experience he describes as one of the most unforgettable of his life. His luminous watercolors and simple, evocative text brilliantly capture the traditions, beliefs, and colorful pageantry of the devout and their ancient city.

Look! An elephant eats. Look! Giraffes drink. Look! A warthog digs. A gorilla hides, wild dogs listen, zebras run, monkeys sit, hippos splash, and a rhino naps. Each line of text is illustrated by a two-page spread with a beautiful painting of an animal Ted Lewin has seen on his journeys to Africa. At the end of the story, a boy reads, plays, and dreams, surrounded by toy animals that represent each of the real ones. This book encourages children to observe, enjoy, and appreciate the natural world. Guided Reading Level D.

Lewin takes readers on a whirlwind trip around the globe to marvel at the range of goods available for sale in the world''s markets. Woolen sweaters and ponchos in Ecuador; wood carvings, flutes, garlic and ginger in Nepal; Irish horses; Ugandan cows, bananas, and limes; fish in New York City; and dates, pottery, and donkeys in Morocco are just a few of the products depicted in the luminous watercolor paintings.

Young Ted Lewin led a double life--a serious art student by day, by night he joined the equally colorful world of professional wrestling.

Describes sights, sounds, items, and people in marketplaces around the world, including Egypt, Peru, Bankkok, and many more.

Describes the visitors and activities which go on at Gleason''s Gym in Brooklyn, where famous boxers such as Muhammed Ali trained.

Caldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. Guided the last steps by a young Quechua boy, however, he discovered not the rumored lost city, but the ruins of Machu Picchu, a city totally unknown to the outside world, and one of the wonders of the world.

Risking his life to take photographs, the thrill-seeking author and illustrator shares the stories of his adventures: Of swimming with sharks, sneaking up on tigers, and coming face-to-face with venomous rattlesnakes. Illustrations.

"A first person account of two acclaimed author''s and illustrator''s travels throughout the world"--

Describes the sights, sounds, and smells of a county fair, from the setting up of the Ferris wheel to the animal, craft, and food judging.

"I am a bird. Can you see me?" asks a toucan hidden among the trees. "I am a snake. Can you see me?" challenges a vine snake disguised by its surroundings. In this easy-to-read picture book, Ted Lewin invites readers to explore animal camouflage in the rain forest with a seek-and-find game. Lush watercolor illustrations inspired by Lewin''s trips to Costa Rica show how different animals blend into their habitats. The simple text encourages young readers to use their sharp eyes as they try to spot each creature.

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s adventures take them from the northernmost tip of Australia to the southernmost tip. At the top, they interrupt a python''s mealtime, encounter a ferocious pack of dingoes, and come face-to-face with a crocodile. Down at the bottom, they dine with rude kangaroos, meet their first platypus, and confront an ill-tempered sea lion! The vivid colors, close-up paintings, and rich landscapes rendered in the Lewins'' distinct watercolor styles, combined with action-packed narrative, will make you want to pack your bags and visit the land down under!

Ted and Betsy Lewin''s illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

Describes an expedition into the field in southern Uganda to observe mountain gorillas in their native habitat.

It is early morning, and the haunting cry of the muezzin drifts in the air above the city of Fez, Morocco. Abdul and his grandfather are walking to work-past souk after souk of carpet sellers and weavers, leatherworkers and metalsmiths, then out through the ancient gate. Spreading a carpet on the ground, they wait for a crowd to gather. And then, at least, Grandfather begins: "This happened, or maybe it did not..."

Around the world, animals do all kinds of work in this handsomely-painted board book. Animals herd, carry, pull . . . and keep us company! Caldecott Honoree Ted Lewin presents a dozen different animals working across the world, showcasing the many different ways humans and animals live and work together. This sturdy board book, illustrated in realistic watercolors, transports young readers from an open field where a dog herds sheep to a wintry forest where a reindeer pulls a sledge across the snow. Depicting the give and take of human relationships with a dozen different animals, this is a perfect book to share with curious young readers!

Majestic paintings by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist illustrate a guessing game that fosters an appreciation of both art and science, while introducing the five major biomesgrassland, desert, forest, tundra, and water.