Fireworks and it's so rewarding--both intellectually

and it's so rewarding--both intellectually and emotionally

"--Alison Espach

and goodness of the written word

volatile history -- by turns sublime and ruthlessly pragmatic -- is mirrored in the style and swagger of its national and club sides

blanketing the island in ice

Fireworks and it's so rewarding--both intellectually**Six Starred Reviews!** Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award winning team of Matthew Burgess and Ctia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display. POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky,