Forest Service (71,000 acres on the San Bernardino National Forest) and the Bureau of Land Management (83,000 acres of the California Desert District). The Sand to Snow National Monument is co-managed by the U.S. The San Gorgonio Mountain region serves as an important recreational hub for 24 million people living within a 2 hour drive of the area. They also offer a wide variety of recreation opportunities for urban populations living close to the shadows of these majestic mountain peaks. The striking diversity of lands within this monument is breathtaking – they are filled with the stories of ancient peoples, soaring mountain peaks, critical wildlife corridors and rich biological diversity. 'This delightful 38-page small hardcover picture book for kindergarten to first-grade readers is reminiscent of Winsor McCay’s highly-detailed Little Nemo in Slumberland.The 154,000-acre monument extends from Bureau of Land Management lands on the Sonoran desert floor up to over 10,000 feet in the San Gorgonio Wilderness on the San Bernardino National Forest.

'The dreamlike quality of the art allows kids to let their imaginations run wild. 'Readers won’t want to skip over a millimeter of artwork because you simply don’t know what unexpected treats you’ll find. Prepare for numerous re-readings of this creative tale to experience the joyous journey that is Adele in Sand Land.' School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids 'Every two-page spread in this book is a gem.The images are filled with details, making this a great book for an adult and child to read together, pointing things out as they go, or alone, all the better to pore over the pages and take in every detail.' 'A bright, brimming feast of lyrical zaniness.' Wall Street Journal 's Best New Children's Books 'Spectacular weirdness…imaginative odyssey…memorable as it is bizarre.' ★ ★ ★ 'Readers, particularly the newly independent ones at whom this is aimed, will delightedly join the outing.' An Eisner Nominee: Best Publication for Early Readers

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