Tigers & Tea With Toppy

About this book

From Barbara Kerley author of the Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins comes an enchanting true story that marks her return to science and natural history! An NPR Best Book of the YearA Booklist Notable BookA Junior Library Guild Selection "A powerful story of following ones dreams and passions despite lifes challenges." --School Library Journal starred reviewRhoda loves spending time with Toppy. He is not only her beloved grandpa but also the world-famous wildlife artist Charles R. Knight! Every outing with Toppy -- from visits to the American Museum of Natural History and the Central Park Zoo to tea parties at The Plaza Hotel -- is filled with fun and adventure.Lovers of animals art natural history and New York Citywill relish this vivacious and winsomely depicted true story. Presented through Rhodas eyes it celebrates the enchantment of scientific inquiry a tender grandparent-grandchild bond and the vision of a pioneering artist who opened our eyes to the wonders of the ancient world.Included in this book are more than a dozen of Charles R. Knights original paintings and drawings interspersed with Matte Stephenss winsome illustrations.