Eve Bunting has won several awards for her works.īunting went to school in Ireland and grew up with storytelling. Her books are diverse in age groups, from picture books to chapter books, and topic, ranging from Thanksgiving to riots in Los Angeles. Bunting.Īnne Evelyn Bunting, better known as Eve Bunting, is an author with more than 250 books. Harcourt Books: New York, NY.Also known as Evelyn Bolton and A.E. I recommend this book to everyone!īunting, E. Diaz uses a collage technique where he incorporates very bold, bright colors and objects that correlate with the text so well, it helps portray the tone and setting. Not only is the writing great, but the illustrations are incredible. and discuss very tough topics after reading. Students can also learn about the history of the U.S. The story has brilliant themes, messages and lessons within that promote breaking down barriers and throwing away old stereotypes. riots and discussing these events through the eyes of a child. Kim and realize that if the cats can get along then they can too.īunting does an incredible job breaking down such a tough topic, as the L.A. Soon, Daniel and his mother end up pondering and rethinking their relationship with Mrs. Kim and Daniel’s cats do not get along either, until they are rescued and both brought back to the shelter. Daniel never shopped there though because his mother doesn’t want to shop there she wants to buy from her “own kind”. Kim is a Korean woman who owns a store in Daniel’s neighborhood.
Kim is also there and has also lost her beloved cat. Daniel is forced to leave Jasmine behind and seek shelter with the rest of his neighbors. When he is told to evacuate immediately, he is unable to find his cat Jasmine. After Daniel goes to sleep he is quickly woken up by his mother and must evacuate because the building is on fire. Daniel witnesses people stealing TVs, clothes, food and just disrespecting his neighborhood overall.
One night, his mother warns him about the street riots going on below their apartment. The story is about a young male named, Daniel who lives in L.A. Smoky Night written by: Eve Bunting and illustrated by: David Diaz is a very inspiring children’s picture book that helps to create a culture of thinking and guides in taking a different look at multiculturalism and accepting differences.
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