The Adventures of Beekle

 Hardcover(8.95$) – April 8, 2014

This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to a city, where he is given his special name: Beekle.

New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, and the courage to find one's place in the world.

Nana in the City

A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book

Hardcover(11.25$) – September 2, 2014

In this magical picture book, a young boy spends an overnight visit with Nana and is frightened to find that the city where she lives is filled with noise and crowds and scary things. But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave, and soon the everyday sights, sounds, and smells of the city are not scary—but wonderful. 

The Noisy Paint Box

Hardcover(13.83$) – February 11, 2014

Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like an artist. 

But as Vasya opened his paint box and began mixing the reds, the yellows, the blues, he heard a strange sound—the colors sounded like an orchestra tuning up for a symphony! And as he grew older, he continued to hear brilliant colors singing. 

Viva Frida 

Hardcover(13.79$) – September 2, 2014

A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book

Frida Kahlo was one of the world's most famous and unusual artists. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.

Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work in this elegant and fascinating book.

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1.Which of the following books has the highest price?

A The Adventures of Beekle

B Nana in the City

C The Noisy Paint Box

D Viva Frida 

解析：选C。C。细节理解题。根据三本书的广告中的价格对比，The Noisy Paint Box Hardcover(13.83$) – February 11, 2014，价格为13.83美元，价格最贵。

2.What do people think of Beekle after reading The Adventures of Beekle?

A Friendly and courageous.

B Smart and calm.

C Confused and worried.

D Handsome and cool.

解析：选A。A。推理判断题。根据第1个广告第2段的Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art, creating an unforgettable tale about friendship, and the courage to find one's place in the world可以得知该书能够让人感觉到友谊和勇气，据此可以推知Beekle是一个友好和勇敢的人。

3.Nana helped the young boy by _______.

A tuning up for a symphony

B mixing the reds and the yellows

C making him a special cape

D painting pretty houses and flowers

解析：选C。C。细节理解题。根据第2个广告第2句的But then Nana makes him a special cape to help him be brave可得知是为他做了一个特别的披肩来帮助小男孩。

4. What does Vasya Kandinsky’s family want him to be?

A A teacher.

B A painter.

C A singer.

D A journalist.

解析：选B。B。细节理解题。根据第三部分的And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like an artist.可知他的家人想让他成为画家。

5.What kind of book is Viva Frida?

A A novel.

B A biography.

C A textbook.

D A report.

解析：选B。B。细节理解题。根据文章最后一部分的最后一句的Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work可以作者在书中介绍了Frida的生活和工作，据此可以得知该书是一本传记。