Hooray, a Pinata!

Publisher Marketing: Clara picks an adorable dog pinata for her birthday party. She names him Lucky, and he becomes her constant companion. When the big day finally comes, she doesn't want to let everybody break him. But if Clara keeps Lucky as a pet, she won't have a pinata at her party. Luckily her friend, Samson, comes to the rescue with a wonderful solution -- and a different pinata that nobody will mind breaking. Elisa Kleven's lively, multicolored collage art is the perfect compliment to this joyful birthday story about the power of imagination. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/06/2000 pg. 93 (EAN 9780140567649, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 636 (EAN 9780140567649, Paperback) Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1997 pg. 768 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) School Library Journal 11/01/1996 pg. 87 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 636 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1997 pg. 75 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) Booklist 09/15/1996 pg. 240 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 09/16/1996 pg. 82 (EAN 9780525456056, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 34 (EAN 9780525456056, 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.