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29,000 | 0 | Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.; Title: The Little Match Girl | [
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29,001 | 11 | Praise for Mexico Mio"Johnston regales the senses with idyllic scenes of streets lined with a rainbow of adobe houses, with the scent of roses growing in coffee cans and lilies in chile jars, and with the sounds of fields of corn shaking quietly in the warm wind. The overall impression is one of sunbaked cheerfulness, warmth, and color ably reinforced by Sierra's pastel-tinted artwork."--Horn BookTony Johnston has worked at a children's book store, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra Cohn Livingston. Although she has published nearly seventy-five books, Johnston never stops working. She is grateful for the many ideas that come to her, for the chance to work toward what has become her life goal--to be a good storyteller.; Title: My Mexico / Mxico Mo (Spanish Edition) | [
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29,002 | 2 | "DePaola's work transports readers to the innocence and austerity of a timeless Mexican village." --Kirkus Reviews"A touching story with the tenderness of O. Henry's 'Gift of the Magi'." --Booklist, starred reviewTomie dePaola(www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. The American Library Association said: His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story. Tomie has received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, a Caldecott Honor forStrega Nona,and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book,26 Fairmount Avenue.He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a living treasure by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: Erandi's Braids (Picture Puffin Books) | [
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29,003 | 2 | In a starred review PW wrote, "DePaola continues to share engaging childhood memories in this breezy follow-up to 26 Fairmount Avenue, his inaugural chapter book and a Newbery Honor title." Ages 7-10.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, Sound, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.- He has been published for over 30 years. - Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide. - His books have been published in over 15 different countries. - He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.Tomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition forhis books in the children's book world, including:- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution - USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal - Regina Medal from Catholic Library Associationcopyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, Sound, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.- He has been published for over 30 years. - Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide. - His books have been published in over 15 different countries. - He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.Tomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition forhis books in the children's book world, including:- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution - USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal - Regina Medal from Catholic Library Associationcopyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.; Title: Here We All Are (26 Fairmount Avenue) | [
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29,004 | 2 | Grade 1-3-Rogers deals with the concerns, questions, and confusion children may have about people with special needs. He begins by describing common feelings they experience when they meet someone with a disability, such as curiosity, fear, or surprise. Readers are reassured that these reactions are normal and that getting to know individuals is the best way to understand and appreciate them. Although the author repeats some of the same advice found in his Adoption (1995), Divorce (1996) and Stepfamilies (1997, all Putnam)-for example, how helpful it is for children to talk to grown-ups about their feelings-this book also offers gentle suggestions for becoming friends with "extraordinary" people. Bright, colorful photographs depict six children with special needs in various situations. The first page introduces them and some of the things they like. Although the large-print text is easy to read, the book is best shared aloud as discussion is bound to follow.Christine Lindsey, Lake Superior Primary School, Ashland, WI Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Producer, magician, writer, puppeteer, minister, husband, father, Fred Rogers started out in children's television thirty years ago. The direction he trailblazed was the "creation of television programming that spoke, with respect, to the concerns of early childhood, not as adults see it but as children feel it."He has received virtually every major award in the television industry for work in his field, and dozens of others from special-interest groups.Fred Rogers lives in Pennsylvania.; Title: Extraordinary Friends (Mr. Rogers) | [
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29,005 | 2 | Suzy taught in 5th and 6th grades at Shannon Elementary School in Richmond, California for 3 years, and 2nd and 3rd grades at Southwest Elementary School in Torrington, Connecticut for 24 years before retiring this past June. She now enjoys writing full-time and visiting schools and libraries. The couple share their home with two cats, Teeter and Hoag. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Emily, and four grandchildren: Jake, Kenna, Gabby and Saylor. A fifth grandchild is due in September, 2006. Suzy's mother just turned 96. She dedicated her most recent book, Horrible Harry Takes the Cake to her.Suzy and Rufus enjoy attending UConn football and basketball games, and Suzy uses the UConn library as a reference for her writing facts.; Title: Marvin and the Meanest Girl (Puffin Chapters) | [
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29,006 | 2 | Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.Tony Ross lives in London, England.; Title: What a Trip, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber) | [
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29,007 | 17 | "The early women's rights and suffrage advocate Elizabeth Cady Stanton is the focus of a readable, accessible biography. She comes alive for middle graders in a narrative with almost novelistic pacing, a dose of humor, and an affectionate point of view. Fritz leads readers almost effortlessly through such important events as the Seneca Falls (New York) Convention in 1848, the impact of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, and Reconstruction and the postCivil War 19th century. Lively, enjoyable fare from a reliable and expert storyteller." --Kirkus ReviewsAcclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award. Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people. Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: theNational Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors Choice Awards. She passed away on May 14, 2017. ; Title: You Want Women to Vote, Lizzie Stanton? | [
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29,008 | 1 | Tomie dePaola(www.tomie.com) is the acclaimed author and/or illustrator of more than 250 books for children. His books range from autobiographical stories to retellings of folktales and legends to original tales, such as the Strega Nona books. Tomie has received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, a Caldecott Honor forStrega Nona,and a Newbery Honor for his autobiographical chapter book,26 Fairmount Avenue.The American Library Association said: His works reflect an innate understanding of childhood, a distinctive visual style, and a remarkable ability to adapt his voice to perfectly suit the story.He was awarded the Smithson Medal, the Regina Medal, was designated a living treasure by the state of New Hampshire, and received the 2012 Original Art Lifetime Achievement Award given by the Society of Illustrators. He lives in New London, New Hampshire.; Title: Bill and Pete | [
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29,009 | 2 | Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, and she received the 2018 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She is the 2014 National Book Award Winner for her New York Times bestselling memoir BROWN GIRL DREAMING, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award and the Sibert Honor Award. Woodson was recently named the Young Peoples Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. Her recent adult book,Another Brooklyn, was a National Book Award finalist. Born on February 12th in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Woodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of more than two dozen award-winning books for young adults, middle graders and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include THE OTHER SIDE, EACH KINDNESS, Caldecott Honor Book COMING ON HOME SOON; Newbery Honor winners FEATHERS, SHOW WAY, and AFTER TUPAC AND D FOSTER, and MIRACLE'S BOYSwhich received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award and was adapted into a miniseries directed by Spike Lee. Jacqueline is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature, the winner of the Jane Addams Childrens Book Award, and was the 2013 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.; Title: Between Madison and Palmetto | [
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29,010 | 0 | The African leader's boyhood and education are the focus of this "forceful, credible picture of a strong and deeply devoted statesman," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-up. (Dec.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."A forceful, credible picture of a strong and deeply devoted statesman". -- Publishers Weekly, starred review; Title: Mandela: From the Life of the South African Statesman | [
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29,011 | 18 | Praise for WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS?An ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Booklist Notable Childrens Book of the YearAn American Bookseller Pick of the ListsA Child Study Childrens Book Committee (Bank Street College) Childrens Book of the Year* Vividly related interesting.School Library Journal, starred reviewWell written and informative.Childrens LiteratureIntriguing and entertaining.BooklistAcclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history. She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award. Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people. Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: theNational Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors Choice Awards. She passed away on May 14, 2017. ; Title: Where Do You Think You're Going, Christopher Columbus? | [
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29,012 | 0 | Judith Griffin is an author of childrens books. Her work includes Phoebe the General and Phoebe the Spy, both published by Penguin Random House.Margot Tomes was an American artist and childrens book illustrator, whose work has appeared in Newbery Honor books as well as New York Times Childrens Books of the Year. Her books illustrated for Penguin Random House include Phoebe the Sky; Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm; and Whats the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?; Title: Phoebe the Spy | [
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29,013 | 21 | In a starred review, PW called this tale of the plight of Native Americans during the Revolutionary War "eloquently conveyed. The story seems so real that the reader will not want to escape its grip." Ages 10-14. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Sally Keehn can remember her childhood days in Annapolis, Maryland – days spent reading, horseback riding, swimming, and exploring the woods surrounding her grandfather’s farm. Though she would bid Annapolis good-bye at the age of nineteen to embark on an English degree at Hood College, Keehn’s days of “exploring” were just beginning.After college, her thirst for learning led her to Korea, where she spent a year working for the American Red Cross and traveling through Far-East Asia. She then proceeded to Drexel University for her M.S. in Library Science, and she has worked as a librarian in both Maryland and Pennsylvania.It was while writing a travel book with her husband that Sally Keehn discovered the incident that gave rise to her first historical novel for Philomel – the award-winning I Am Regina. Since then, she’s searched out America’s back-roads for the stories of its people and its past. She’s written six novels for Penguin Books for Young Readers: three works of historical fiction - I Am Regina, Moon of Two Dark Horses and Anna Sunday; a contemporary novel based loosely on her own life - The First Horse I See; a fantasy set in Eastern Tennessee during the troubled era following the Civil War – Gnat Stokes and the Foggy Bottom Swamp Queen. And in spring, 2007, Philomel Books will release her sixth title - a fantasy set in 1872 south-eastern Kentucky – Magpie Gabbard and the Quest for the Buried Moon.Sally Keehn says, “I never know until I go exploring what new story – what new adventure – lies beyond the bend in the road.”*You can learn more about Sally Keehn and her books at: www.sallykeehn.com; Title: Moon of Two Dark Horses | [
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29,014 | 12 | After receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller (1923-2004) began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book,Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published,Animals Born Alive And Well(1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles,The Reason For A Flower(about plants that have seeds and flowers) andPlants That Never Ever Bloom(about plants that do not) were published.She then began work on a collection of six books, theHow To Hideseries on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech:A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns;andUp, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating bookColor, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."; Title: Up, Up and Away: A Book about Adverbs (World of Language) | [
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29,015 | 11 | "A really cool book. . . . Soto adeptly captures the flavor of life in el barrio in this amusing tale. Guevara's striking illustrations enrich the text with delightful, witty details." --School Library Journal starred review"Wickedly funny. . . Guevara's cats are delicious send-ups of barrio characters, and Soto's words glisten with wit." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review"Fresh and satisfying. . . Distinctly seasoned with the sights and sounds of East Los Angeles; the sprinkling of Spanish words and phrases adds the perfect flavor." --Horn BookWinner of the Pura Belpre Award for IllustrationAn ALA Notable BookA Parents' Choice Award WinnerGary Soto es poeta, ensayista y novelista. Sus libros han recibido muchos premios y elogiosas críticas. Too Many Tamales recibió el Booklist Editor's Choice. Baseball in April fue nominado como el mejor libro para jóvenes y Chato's Kitchen como un libro sobresaliente, ambos honores otorgados por la Asociación de Bibliotecarios Norteamericanos. Susan Guevara ha ilustrado numerosos libros para niños. Ha ganado dos veces el premio Pura Belpré al mejor libro ilustrado: por Chato y su cena y Chato y los amigos pachangeros. Estudió arte en la Academia Real de Bellas Artes en Bélgica y en la Academia de Arte de San Francisco.; Title: Chato y Su Cena (Spanish Edition) | [
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29,016 | 0 | "A quilt that provides warmth, fun, and comfort to two different generations is the star of this rich picture book. . . dePaola provides a warm, dignified interpretation of Johnston's story." --Booklist, starred review"A lovely collaboration of artist and author. . . A treasure." --Children's Book Review ServiceTony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved childrens books. Throughout her career, she has worked at a children's bookstore, taught a course on picture book writing at UCLA, and studied poetry writing for children with Myra Cohn Livingston. Johnston lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award forStrega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children's literature," the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his "continued distinguished contribution," and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration, and received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for lifetime contribution to children's literature in 2011.DePaola has published almost 200 children's books in15 different countries over the past 30 years.Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.; Title: The Quilt Story | [
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29,017 | 12 | Heller explores types of nouns: common, proper, abstract, concrete, compound, collective, singular, plural, and possessive. ... Its lush, exuberant full-color artwork will grab kids' attention.BooklistWith humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar. ... A treasure.Kirkus ReviewsTo say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent. ... The rhymed text of this book is as witty and smooth as its predecessors. ... Rarely does a book offer children so much to look at, listen to and learn.Publisher's WeeklyStriking graphic design with large clear objects in bold colors overflowing each double-page spread make the book a visual treat. The use of bold type for all the nouns is particularly pleasing and will make for easy reading aloud. ... Those who have found the others in the series successful will want this one.School Library JournalAfter receiving a fine arts degree from the University of California at Berkeley and completing two years of graduate work in design at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, Ruth Heller (1923-2004) began her career designing wrapping paper, cocktail napkins, greeting cards, and coloring books. After five years of rejection and one complete revision, Heller's first book,Chickens Aren't the Only Ones, about egg-laying animals, was published in 1981. It was so successful that the sequel, and second book to be published,Animals Born Alive And Well(1982), about mammals, quickly followed. In 1983 and 1984, her third and fourth titles,The Reason For A Flower(about plants that have seeds and flowers) andPlants That Never Ever Bloom(about plants that do not) were published.She then began work on a collection of six books, theHow To Hideseries on camouflage and the magic of this phenomenon in nature, which covered the entire animal kingdom -- insects, birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, and sea creatures. The next collection of books became a five-volume series on parts of speech:A Cache of Jewels and Other Collective Nouns; Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs; Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives; Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns;andUp, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs. She also wrote and illustrated the unique and fascinating bookColor, a charming and instructive guide to how art goes through the four color printing process.Among the notable people who have had an influence on Heller's writing have been: Ogden Nash, Gilbert and Sullivan, Edward Lear, Hilaire Belloc, and Dr. Seuss. Heller says of her work, "All my books are nonfiction picture books in rhyme. I find writing in rhyme enjoyable and challenging, and I think it is an easy way for children to learn new facts and acquire a sophisticated vocabulary. Children are not intimidated by big words. I try to make my writing succinct and allow the illustrations to convey as much information as possible."; Title: Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns (Explore!) | [
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29,018 | 2 | The feisty series inaugurated in "Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon" is not just for middle graders anymore. ("Publishers Weekly", starred review)Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.Tony Ross lives in London, England.; Title: It's a Fair Day, Amber Brown (A Is for Amber) | [
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29,019 | 2 | Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.; Title: Everyone Else's Parents said Yes (Matthew Martin) | [
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29,020 | 2 | Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, and she received the 2018 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She is the 2014 National Book Award Winner for her New York Times bestselling memoir BROWN GIRL DREAMING, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award and the Sibert Honor Award. Woodson was recently named the Young Peoples Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. Her recent adult book,Another Brooklyn, was a National Book Award finalist. Born on February 12th in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Woodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of more than two dozen award-winning books for young adults, middle graders and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include THE OTHER SIDE, EACH KINDNESS, Caldecott Honor Book COMING ON HOME SOON; Newbery Honor winners FEATHERS, SHOW WAY, and AFTER TUPAC AND D FOSTER, and MIRACLE'S BOYSwhich received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award and was adapted into a miniseries directed by Spike Lee. Jacqueline is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature, the winner of the Jane Addams Childrens Book Award, and was the 2013 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.1Margaret dangled her legs over the edge of the fire escape and flipped to a clean page in her diary."I havent written in a long time," she began, "but now with this Blue Hill thing and all, I feel like I should. Maizon took a test in April. If she passes, shes going to go to this big private school in Connecticut."Every night I pray she doesnt get accepted."She heard a rumble and looked out toward the bridge. The train was a long shadow in the twilight, creeping slowly across water she couldnt see. She watched it for a moment, then stood up and searched the block for Maizon. Lights flickered on and off in the brownstones across from her. A hot summer breeze blew out of the darkness.Margaret sat down again and continued writing."I dont know why Maizon has to go to some dumb boarding school anyway. The schools in Brooklyn are fine. And when I say Blue Hill out loud, it makes me think of someplace sad and cold all the time. Maizon said it probably isnt so cold in Connecticut. She doesnt know about the sad part though. She said without a best friend, itll probably get a little lonely. Ms. Dell said we shouldnt go counting our chickens because were not even sure if Maizons going to get accepted or not. Every day, we wait for a letter. I feel like Im on one of those balance beams we have in gym classbalancing between today and tomorrow."Margaret closed the book and climbed back inside just as her father came into the living room. She looked at the small blue suitcase he was carrying and frowned."Just some tests," he said softly, sitting down beside her on the window ledge. Another train rumbled and somewhere in the distance a baby was crying."How long will the hospital keep you this time?"Margaret asked. She remembered her last visit and started to tremble.Her father rested his chin on the top of her head. "Until they find out whats making this old ticker act the way its acting. Could be a week. Could be a day." His voice trailed off. Margaret put her arms around him."Dont let them take the life out of you, Daddy," she whispered. She remembered her fathers dark, handsome face looking shriveled and old beneath the hospital covers."What makes you think your daddys gonna let something like that happen?" He sat up straight and Margaret felt a cold spot where his chin had been."Listen here, Margaret . . ." he began, taking her chin in his hands and gently pulling her face toward him.Behind the slow smile he gave her he looked tired and worried. The wrinkles between his thick eyebrows cut deeply into his forehead."You gonna have to hold this family together while Im gone, take care of your mama and Lil Jay."Margaret nodded.A shadow crossed her fathers face. "It might take a little while for me to get back on my feet after all these silly tests they gonna run. But dont worry your pretty little head about that. It would take a lot for one of them skinny plastic tubes to bring this six-footer down."Her father brushed a stray hair out of her eyes. "Why does your mama think she needs to hide all of this pretty hair?"Margaret smiled and shrugged, then turned a little so her father could undo her braid. His hands felt strong and sure."There now. Pretty head of hair like that needs to hang free." He kissed her on the forehead.Margaret ran her fingers through her hair. It hung to her shoulders in thick waves."Wheres that crazy Maizon?" he asked, leaning back out of the window and taking a quick look down the block."Shes coming.""Maybe shell even get here before tomorrow." Her father laughed.Her mother came out of the bedroom, with Lil Jay following behind her. At fourteen months, walking wasstill new to him and he was constantly following whoever let him."Margaret, whatd I tell you about messing with your hair?"Margaret started to speak but her father caught her eye and winked."I was just telling her to look after you two while Im gone," he said."And whos going to look after Margaret?" her mother teased."Jay!" Lil Jay shouted, throwing his bottle across the floor.They laughed."Daddy, will you be home for the block party?"Her father scooped her up the way he had done when she was young and swung her toward the ceiling.Margaret laughed and punched his shoulders."Block party! Hah!" He sat her down gently and hugged her. "Were going to have a Tory family reunion!""Yay!" Lil Jay said, spinning in a circle and hurling himself onto the floor. He giggled and sat up.She watched from the window as her mother helped her father into a cab, then climbed in beside him. The car crawled slowly down the empty street, signaled once, then turned the corner."Daddy . . ." she said, realizing he hadnt answered her question. "Good-bye, Daddy." Margaret hated the way the words sounded in the now quiet apartment."Lil Jay!" she yelled."Jay," he repeated, toddling into the living room with a pan in his hand. The feet of his baggy pajamas dragged behind him."When Maizon gets here, youre going to bed," Margaret warned. "No crying, either.""Maizon!" Jay repeated, banging the pot against the hardwood floor."Bed," Margaret said, turning back to the window and pressing her hands to her ears. A hot breeze blew in over his noise."Man, its hot tonight!" She pulled her shirt away from her chest and blew down onto her skin. Where was Maizon, anyway? "Lil Jay, stop that noise!"The room fell silent. Margaret turned to Lil Jay. His bottom lip quivered."Oh, Jay," she said, lifting him into her arms. "Im sorry." She carried him over to the window. The pot clattered to the floor.They sat on the radiator and stared out past the brownstones at the bridge. Past the lights, Manhattan loomed up dark and shadowy in the distance. The train rumbled by slowly and Lil Jay began to whine."Sounds like its in pain, doesnt it?" Margaret whispered. Lil Jay pressed his head against her shoulder. "Probably creeping across that bridge for the millionth time.""Twain," Lil Jay said, drifting off to sleep.Margaret stared out into the growing night for a long time."You look like Mary and Baby Jesus," Maizon yelled up. Lil Jay started but didnt wake up."Its about time!" Margaret yelled back. In the near-darkness she could only make out Maizons Afro and dark dress. She carried Lil Jay to his crib, then ran to hide her diary."Whatd you do to your hair? Its scary," Maizon said when Margaret opened the door."Me?! Your grandmothers going to skin you alive when she finds out you left the house looking like that," Margaret said. "And with her makeup and earrings too? Maizon, I know youve lost your mind!"Maizon smiled and sauntered past her. She wore a red and black dress with a black and a red pocket on either side and a red tie at the collar. Her messy Afro looked strange against the two red circles she had blushed onto her cheeks. Huge gold-hoop earrings dragged down her earlobes and her black eyeliner was crooked.She turned to give Margaret a better look and smiled, showing off."Margaret . . . Margaret . . . Margaret . . ." Maizon said, dragging out the name in a phony, grown-up tone. "Are you so corny that you dont know this is what everybodys wearing in the city? Everybody! Im retro." She twirled again and pulled out a magazine she had tucked underneath her dress."Look!" she said, opening to a page and pointing to a picture of a black woman modeling an outfit identical to her own. "This is where I saw the dress first. My grandmother made this one exactly like it, and now Im the first girl in Brooklyn to have it! You want me to ask her to make you one?""Nah, I dont really like it." Margaret stared longingly at the black sleeves gathered around Maizons wrists."You just dont like it cause I got it first!" Maizon declared. She went over to the refrigerator and looked into the fruit bin. "I hate pears," she said, sucking her teeth and reaching for one."I dont like red and black togetherespecially in the summer when its so hot outside," Margaret said.Maizon looked the pear over carefully. "This pear is all bruised up," she said, taking a bite. "You should tell your mother to buy her pears at Ocasios. They have the freshest ones. Jefferson Avenue Market has good apples, but their pears arent so great.""My mother doesnt have time to shop, between working and worrying about my father and everything. Not everyone can sit around like your grandma and make dresses!"Maizon took another bite and frowned. Margaret turned away from her and flipped angrily through the magazine."Well then, ask your mother to give us money and well do the shopping," Maizon suggested."I dont like to ask her a lot of things because it seems like shes always crying. That makes me cry. And Lil Jays always crying!" Margaret yelled.Maizon sucked her teeth again. "God, sorry I asked!" She stared at her pear. "Isnt your daddy getting anybetter?""Theyve gone to the hospital for tests. Hes going to have to stay there. He looks skinnier too." Margaret sat down and put her elbows on the table. Didnt Maizon understand anything?"You gonna go visit him?""They said maybe I shouldnt go anymore because I get too upset. I always start crying. I hate the way those white sheets swallow him up. It scares me.""You want me to go to the hospital with you?"Margaret nodded. "I do, but only family can visit him. If you could go, maybe I wouldnt start crying.""I wish the stupid hospital people didnt know your family. Then I could make believe I was your sister or something."Margaret got up again, took a pear from the refrigerator, and began cutting away the peel."Hey! Thats the best part!" Maizon said, grabbing the peel. She tossed her core into the garbage can."I hate that part." Margaret pushed the small green pile across the counter to her, glad Maizon wasnt mad at her for yelling."Wheres Junior?" Maizon asked with her mouth full."One of these days my mothers gonna hear you call him that and kick you out of the house.""I know, but Lil Jay sounds dumb. No one calls your dad Big Jay.""Yeah, I know." She handed the rest of her peel to Maizon. "Lil Jays asleep.""Can you go outside?""Only if Ms. Dell and Hattie are there. Did you see them when you were coming upstairs?""No, but theyre probably just waiting until it gets a little cooler out. Anyway, its only eight-thirty.""Maizon, can you show me how to do that dance where we turn and go down and""That dance?!" Maizon screeched. 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29,021 | 0 | Suzy Kline, the author of nineteen previous Horrible Harry books and four books about Song Lee, lives in Willington Connecticut with her husband, Rufus. Suzy and Rufus have been married for thirty-eight years. They met in the state where they both grew up: California. Suzy grew up in Berkeley and Rufus in Sacramento. Suzy graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a degree in European history. She met Rufus at the Davis campus while attending that campus for a year. They got married and lived in different places, including Canada, before settling into Connecticut, the state they now call home.Suzy taught in 5th and 6th grades at Shannon Elementary School in Richmond, California for 3 years, and 2nd and 3rd grades at Southwest Elementary School in Torrington, Connecticut for 24 years before retiring this past June. She now enjoys writing full-time and visiting schools and libraries. The couple share their home with two cats, Teeter and Hoag. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Emily, and four grandchildren: Jake, Kenna, Gabby and Saylor. A fifth grandchild is due in September, 2006. Suzy's mother just turned 96. She dedicated her most recent book, Horrible Harry Takes the Cake to her.Suzy and Rufus enjoy attending UConn football and basketball games, and Suzy uses the UConn library as a reference for her writing facts. ; Title: Herbie Jones and the Class Gift | [
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29,022 | 2 | Jacqueline Woodson (www.jacquelinewoodson.com) is the 2018-2019 National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature, and she received the 2018 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She is the 2014 National Book Award Winner for her New York Times bestselling memoir BROWN GIRL DREAMING, which was also a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award, a Newbery Honor Award, the NAACP Image Award and the Sibert Honor Award. Woodson was recently named the Young Peoples Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. Her recent adult book,Another Brooklyn, was a National Book Award finalist. Born on February 12th in Columbus, Ohio, Jacqueline Woodson grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, and Brooklyn, New York and graduated from college with a B.A. in English. She is the author of more than two dozen award-winning books for young adults, middle graders and children; among her many accolades, she is a four-time Newbery Honor winner, a four-time National Book Award finalist, and a two-time Coretta Scott King Award winner. Her books include THE OTHER SIDE, EACH KINDNESS, Caldecott Honor Book COMING ON HOME SOON; Newbery Honor winners FEATHERS, SHOW WAY, and AFTER TUPAC AND D FOSTER, and MIRACLE'S BOYS which received the LA Times Book Prize and the Coretta Scott King Award and was adapted into a miniseries directed by Spike Lee. Jacqueline is also the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement for her contributions to young adult literature, the winner of the Jane Addams Childrens Book Award, and was the 2013 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.The letter.I folded the letter again. But as I licked the envelope and pressed it closed, something inside me froze. What if this letter didnt make any sense to Margaret? What if she thought I was losing my mind here or something? My stomach tightened. Was I the only one whod ever understand this Blue Hill thing? What its like to be like thisoutof my element is how somebody had described it onceaway from everything and everybody that had always been familiar. I held the letter, staring at Margarets address. Then I added it to the others already piling up in my desk drawer. Maybe one day, Id show them all to Margaret, and we could sit and read them together. But I wanted to be there with her when she opened each oneI wanted to show her I was okay, that I had survived. That even with all those crazy words on the paper, nothing had changed between us.Woodsons story frankly confronts issues of color, class, prejudice, and identity. BooklistA provocative glimpse of the pain and beauty of a gifted girls adolescence. School Library JournalAlso by Jacqueline WoodsonAfter Tupac and D FosterBehind YouBeneath a Meth MoonBetween Madison and PalmettoBrown Girl DreamingThe Dear OneFeathersFrom the Notebooks of Melanin SunThe House You Pass on the WayHushI Hadnt Meant to Tell You ThisIf You Come SoftlyLast Summer with MaizonLenaLocomotionMiracles BoysPeace, LocomotionPUFFIN BOOKS Published by the Penguin Group Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014, U.S.A. Penguin Books Ltd, 80 Strand, London WC2R ORL, England Penguin Books Australia Ltd, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia Penguin Books Canada Ltd, 10 Alcorn Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4V 3B2 Penguin Books (N.Z.) Ltd, 182-190 Wairau Road, Auckland 10, New ZealandPenguin Books Ltd, Registered Offices: Harmondsworth, Middlesex, EnglandFirst published in the United States of America by Delacorte Press, 1992 Published by G. P. Putnams Sons, a division of Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 2002 Published by Puffin Books, a division of Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 2002THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS HAS CATALOGED THE G. P. PUTNAMS SONS EDITION AS FOLLOWS:Woodson, Jacqueline. Maizon at Blue Hill / Jacqueline Woodson.1st G. P. Putnams Sons ed. p. cm. Sequel: Between Madison and Palmetto. Summary: After winning a scholarship to an academically challenging boarding school, Maizon finds herself one of only five blacks there and wonders if she will ever fit in. Sequel to Last Summer with Maizon. 1. African AmericansFiction. [1. African AmericansFiction. 2. SchoolsFiction. 3. Gifted childrenFiction.] I. Title. PZ7.W868 Mai 2002 [Fic]-dc21 2001041743ISBN: 9781101175118For my friendsTable of ContentsThe letterAlso by Jacqueline WoodsonTitle PageCopyright PageDedicationChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Chapter 21An Exciting Preview of Brown Girl Dreaming1Would you look at this?Grandma said. We were sitting on the couch in the living room. Mr. Parsons, from the Blue Hill School, sat across from us, smiling.Thats the hill the school was named for, he said, pointing toward the picture Grandma was looking at. I frowned at him and rolled my eyes. Did he think Grandma and me were bozos or something? The hill was bluewell, sort of. It looked like it was covered with moss and grass at the same time. Flowers, planted to spell out Blue Hill School grew around the edge of it.Isnt this beautiful, Maizon? Grandma pushed the photograph toward me. There was a stack of them on her lap and we had been looking at them all morning. Mr. Parsons was full of pictures and pamphlets and information about Blue Hill. All I wanted was to stay right on Madison Street with my best friend, Margaret, to go to P.S. 102 instead of some school in Connecticut.I had plans for the fall. I was going to find out where our neighbor, Ms. Dells, special powers came from and if there was a tiny, tiny chance that she might be planning on passing them on to me.Youre going to love it, Maizon, Grandma said. Mr. Parsons smiled and nodded. You dont even know me, man, I wanted to say to him. How would you know what Im going to like?It looks nice, Grandma, I said instead, because I knew all summer long Grandma had been bragging to people about me going away to Blue Hill.Are there other black girls there, Mr. Parsons?Mr. Parsons blinked. Yes, Maizon. Of course there are other black girls.Then how come there arent any in any of these pictures? We must have looked at a hundred of them. And how come there arent any in this? I waved the catalog at him.The catalog needs to be updated, Maizon, he said slowly. Were working on doing that this year. Blue Hill is actually somewhat behind other schools, in a way. Mr. Parsons cleared his throat before continuing. While we have small classes with caring teachers and some of the best athletic equipment, were still working on being more inclusivebringing in more minorities and students who financially wouldnt be able to have a boarding school experience if it werent for scholarship....I listened to him drone on for a while. I hated the word minorities. I mean, who decides who becomes a minority? Personally, I dont consider myself less than anyone. When Mr. Parsons got to the part in his speech about the great founders of Blue Hill, I tuned him out. It was a trick I had. I could make a person disappear just by not listening to him.I wish I could take the whole trip up there.... Grandma was saying when I tuned back in.You cant, Grandma. Your legs. Grandma had been having trouble with her legs all summer. Even though the doctor said it was nothing to worry about, he had warned her that she shouldnt walk far distances and shouldnt take long rides. Blue Hill was three hours away by train. And plus, you promised that if I went there, I could take the train up most of the way by myself. You promised.Grandma sighed and put up her hand. I know, I know, Maizon. Youre a big girl now. Dont worry. I wont go back on my word.Mr. Parsons rose and Grandma handed him the stack of pictures. The board was really impressed with your interview, Maizon, he said. They think youll be an asset to Blue Hill.I nodded. It had been so long ago, I had nearly forgotten the day Grandma took me to Queens to meet with a group of teachers from Blue Hill. They seemed nice enough. Teachers were teachers. They were always asking you questions and then acting surprised because you knew the right answers. The Blue Hill people asked questions like all the others, opening their eyes wide when I answered them correctly, shaking their heads like they were disappointed in me when I didnt.I got up and locked the door behind Mr. Parsons, then came back to sit beside Grandma. She was knitting me a red sweater. The collar would be black. Those were my favorite colors togetherblack and red. If Blue Hill had black-and-red uniforms, Id be there in a quick minute. But sixth gradersor lower school freshmen, as Mr. Parsons called themhad to wear blue plaid skirts with white blouses and blue blazers. I hated plaid anything.Grandma rested her knitting in her lap and pulled me closer to her. Maizon, she said softly, I know you think Im evil for sending you away ...I swallowed. Evil is not the word I would have used.But, Grandma continued, you have to understand that going away is going to make you a different person.I dont want to be differShush, Maizon, Grandma said softly. Let me explain. Everybody wants a safe place. For me it was Colorado on the reservation. But I knew if I wanted to grow I had to leave. Madison Street is your safe place. But if you stay here too long, youll begin to think that this is all there is to life. I want you to see that there is more, that there are other people who have lives that are different from lives you know here. I want you to experience difference, Maizon. You were the only girl in Brooklyn to pass the exam for Blue Hill. The only one. Dont you understand what that means? It means this is a chance for you to learn beyond the boundaries of Brooklyn. Outside of New York City. There is more than this, Maizon. Theres a whole world. You need to see that. And the only way to do so is to leave. This is a beginning for you. I think youre ready.Beyond the boundaries of Brooklyn. Margaret and I had never stepped a foot outside of Brooklyn. We had made a promise to see Manhattan together when we saw it for the first time. Margaret and I had made lots of promises to each other. We wanted to be best friends ... always.Anybody could have passed that stupid test, Grandma. They didnt even let Margaret take it. She wouldve passed and then at least me and her could still be together....Youll be together, Maizon. You and Margaret will always be together. Right here. She pressed her finger to my chest. Thats what makes best friends. Its not whether or not you live on the same block or go to the same school, but how you feel about each other in your hearts.I felt a lump rising in the back of my throat and swallowed. What if we change, Grandma? What if I come home and Margarets not my best friend anymore? Then I wont have anybody.Grandma shook my shoulders and grinned. What about this old lady, Maizon?I looked up at Grandma. We had been together since I was a baby. Leaving her was too hard even to think about. Youre in my heart, Grandma.Grandma smiled, picking up her needles again and snapping them together so quickly they nearly blurred. Maizon, Maizon, Maizon ... she said softly. What am I going to do with you?Well, you could not send me to Blue Hill. That would be a start.And then what? Youre too smart for the schools here in Brooklyn.; Title: Maizon at Blue Hill | [
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29,023 | 2 | Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.; Title: Make Like a Tree and Leave (Matthew Martin) | [
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29,024 | 16 | Praise forWho Sank the Boat?The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is just right for the very young.The New YorkerA bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures.The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPamela Allen(pamelart.com)is a phenomenon in the world of childrens books. Many of her picture books have won prestigious awards and commendations both in Australia and overseas. She is the first illustrator to have won the Childrens Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award two years running, forWho Sank the Boat?(1983) andBertie and the Bear(1984). Some of Pamelas other awards include the NSW Premiers Literary Award, the AIM Book Award (New Zealand) and the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honour Diploma for Illustration.; Title: Who Sank the Boat? (Paperstar) | [
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29,025 | 18 | Acclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history.  She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.      Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.      Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice Awards.      She passed away on May 14, 2017. ; Title: And Then What Happened, Paul Revere? (Paperstar) | [
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29,026 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 3This is a quiet yet candid story about Rickie, a chimpanzee who lost her mother in a brutal hunter's attack, and who was taken from the rain forest to be sold in Brazzaville, Congo Republic. Goodall does not shy away from the imagined suffering a chimpanzee infant would experience in such circumstances yet the story remains elegant. Rickie bonded with the Congolese man who took her home and found it intolerable when he left on a business trip, so she became deeply attached to the family dog, Henri. Operating on various levels, this story is about the plight of African animals, human kindness, and the compassion and friendship animals can exhibit toward one another. The illustrations masterfully capture terror and despair in Rickie's eyes without being maudlinthey are honest and clearly support the story. Goodall closes with a postscript about Rickie and a Web site for her institute for wildlife research, education, and conservation.Linda M. Kenton, San Rafael Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* PreS-Gr. 3. Renowned wildlife conservationist Goodall tells a heartbreaking animal story in a powerful picture book that stays true to the experience of a baby chimpanzee in Central Africa. It begins in the wild rain forest with a full-page close-up of the baby in the loving embrace of her mother. Then a hunter shoots the mother and offers the traumatized baby for sale in a Brazzaville market. She is saved by a kind Congolese businessman. He loves her, and she loves him, but the rest of his family is hostile. While the man is at work, she bonds with Henri, the family's shaggy, brown dog. It's your archetypal abandoned foundling story, and Marks' line-and-watercolor illustrations show the baby wrenched from her mother's arms, in loving connection with a man and a dog, and, finally, with a chimp mother in a Jane Goodall orphan sanctuary. Set against softly colored backgrounds, the pictures occasionally verge on the sentimental, but few children will be able to resist the images of the small black chimp with huge, sad eyes clinging tightly to the dog, riding on his back, or curled sleeping against him. Goodall makes clear the terror and the love, and in a brief afterword she asks for readers' support in sanctuaries' work. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Rickie and Henri | [
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29,027 | 13 | Praise for Grandpa's FaceMuted realistic paintings complement this story of Tamika, a young girl who grows emotionally through love . . . The carefully chosen combination of visual details and large abstract areas support the notion that love is not always clearly definable.School Library JournalPoet Greenfield tells this warm family story with tenderness and grace, and Cooper makes an outstanding debut. The realistic, full-color double spreads are rich in earth tones and vibrant colors . . . A treasure to set beside [Ann Herbert] Scotts Sam.Kirkus Reviews"With eloquence and a penetrating glimpse of the fears of children, Greenfield has written a moving story about the reliability of love. Cooper . . . creates family scenes of extraordinary illumination."Publishers Weekly "Children resist change. When Grandfather must transform his facial expressions while rehearsing for a community theater production, his granddaughter worries about the man behind the new face."Children's LiteratureEloise Greenfield has published many children's books, including picture books, novels, poetry, and biographies. Mrs. Greenfield has won many awards for her writing, including the Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children, given by the National Council of Teachers of English. In 1999 she became a member of the National Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent.Mrs. Greenfield was born in North Carolina and grew up in Washington, D.C., where she continues to live. She has a son, a daughter, and four grandchildren.; Title: Grandpa's Face | [
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29,028 | 0 | Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in New York, Paula Danziger knew since second grade that she wanted to be a writer. Beginning her career as a teacher, Danziger taught at the junior high, high school, college levels. She received her Masters Degree in reading and during that time she wrote her first bestselling novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit. She returned to teaching, but the success of her book encouraged her to become a full-time writer. It was non-stop for Danziger since then. Among her titles are: the enormously popular Amber Brown books as well as Remember Me To Harold Square, The Divorce Express, and Can You Sue Your Parents For Malpractice?Danziger received numerous honors, including: Parent's Choice Awards, International Reading Association - Children's Book Council Awards, a IRA-CBC Children's Choice Award and many nominations for state reading and library association awards.Known as a flamboyantly funny and deeply honest writer and speaker, Paula Danziger knew how to relate to young readers at their level. She was vital, funny, and compassionate. She knew how kids felt, what made them laugh, what they wore, collected, read, and played with. From collecting novelty toys that would make any teacher cringe, to wearing jangly earrings, funky glasses and shoes covered with beads and sequins, Paula Danziger had a direct line into kids' hearts and funnybones. She will be missed always.In Paula's memory, The Amber Brown Fund has been established to bring authors and illustrators to schools and libraries which otherwise could not afford them. Donations may be sent to The Amber Brown Fund/ SCBWI Museum of Childrens Books, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048.; Title: Not for a Billion Gazillion Dollars (Matthew Martin) | [
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29,029 | 0 | "A perceptive, satisfying story." --Booklist"Mrs. Fritz has written an exciting, yet tender, chronicle of the boy, his home, and his times." --Kirkus ReviewsAcclaimed biographer, Jean Fritz, was born in China to American missionaries on November 16, 1915. Living there until she was almost thirteen sparked a lifelong interest in American history.  She wrote about her childhood in China in Homesick, My Own Story, a Newbery Honor Book and winner of the National Book Award.      Ms. Fritz was the author of forty-five books for children and young people. Many center on historical American figures, gaining her a reputation as the premier author of biographies for children and young people.      Among the other prestigious awards Ms. Fritz has garnered are: the National Humanities Medal, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Lecture Award. the Christopher Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Non-Fiction Award, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, and many ALA Notable Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice Awards.      She passed away on May 14, 2017. ; Title: Brady | [
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29,030 | 2 | Gr. 2-4. Using spells and magic, the Dreamkeeper^B catches bad dreams as they escape to become real and carries cages and baskets to trap nightmare monsters and transform them. Ingpen, recipient of the 1986 Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration,^B melds a wild, chatty, sometimes deliciously scary narrative created for his granddaughter. Beautiful, meticulously detailed pictures show where magic happens, including sepia-toned double-page spreads crowded with storybook people, dragons, knights, animals, and partially clothed characters--all acting out their destinies. There's contemporary magic as well as the old-fashioned sort: the Dreamkeeper's tiny, bearded assistant has a powerful weapon, a special remote control that allows him to "expose the presence of any tricky goblin or hairy troll." Kids will be drawn to the pictures of fantastic creatures that are part of the "scary shadows you see on the wall or ceiling at night." Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedRobert Ingpen lives in Anglesea, Australia.; Title: The Dreamkeeper | [
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29,031 | 1 | Kindergarten-Grade 2When Simon goes out to try to find something special for Christmas Eve dinner for his wife and children, he comes across a tiny white goat. The family can't bring itself to eat the creature, so they raise it instead and use the money they make from selling its winter coat to buy a billy goat. Thus, the supersoft, snow-white fleece is passed through the generations until the whole village becomes known for its herd of white, soft-fleeced goats. This isn't much of a Christmas story, but the full-page paintings are bright and appealing.Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Watching her children play in the snow on Christmas Eve, a mother worries that they have no meat for tomorrow's dinner, and she sends her husband out to hunt. He returns with a little white goat that he has found caught in a thorn bush. Yielding to the children's pleas to keep the kid, the family happily eats beans for Christmas dinner. In later years, Pashmina the goat repays them with many little kids, whose soft wool they make into beautiful clothing. Translated from the German, the story reads aloud well. There's little conflict here, but many children will find plenty to enjoy in the snowy mountain scenes, the sympathetic little goat, and the tenderness of this simple family story. From the icy coolness of the winter scenes to the warm glow of small candles on the Christmas tree, the richly colored illustrations convey the moods of the season as well as the family's happiness in the years that follow. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Pashmina the Little Christmas Goat | [
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29,032 | 5 | Simone Lindner lives in Germany.Christa Unzner lives in Nicaragua.; Title: Runya The Fire Fairy (Minedition Bucher) | [
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29,033 | 5 | Simone Lindner lives in Germany.Christa Unzner lives in Nicaragua.; Title: Aelin the Water Fairy (Minedition Bucher) | [
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29,034 | 5 | Kindergarten-Grade 2A competent translation and soft, minimalist paintings recount this oft-told tale. Many of the framed text pages carry a small portrait of a figure featured in the larger facing scene. This story is built around dialogue among a donkey, cat, dog, and rooster and rises to a bit of action in the two scaring-the-robbers scenes. The illustrations keep the speakers in the foreground with almost no details in the colored backgrounds except for very small, wispy overhead vignettes echoing story elements. These small, almost indistinct figures are vague and dreamy, and the soft forms and gentle tone of the pictures never build the humor usually associated with the plucky "musicians" and the villains. It's a pleasant introduction to the story, but the renditions by Hans Wilhelm (Scholastic, 1992), Janet Stevens (Holiday House, 1992), Ilse Plume (Yearling, 1998), and Paul Galdone (McGraw-Hill, 1968; o.p.) are stronger.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, Boston Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.This version of the familiar story about the animal runaways that join together to form a band has plenty of energy and humor. Bell's spare text, faithful to the tale's traditional plot and oral heritage, lends itself easily to reading or telling aloud. Zwerger's subdued watercolors are as simple as the text, the images infused with a sophisticated naivete that lends them an air of gravitas even as they illustrate the story's slapstick episodes. Nearly all of the spreads have a similar layout: a full-page illustration on the recto and a text box on the verso, with the occasional spot art on the text page to enliven the clean, white space. The palette is primarily cool and crisp; almost every image, however, contains sparks of red and orange that help focus the eye. Comparative folktale collections will welcome this variant for its original visual interpretation of the classic tale. Janice Del NegroCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Bremen Town Musicians | [
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29,035 | 5 | Simone Lindner lives in Germany.Christa Unzner lives in Nicaragua.; Title: Tara The Air Fairy (Minedition Bucher) | [
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29,036 | 0 | K-Gr. 3. The history of the internationally known Christmas carol, Silent Night--how it was composed and first sung, and its connections across time and place--is celebrated in this handsome, oversize picture book. The young priest who wrote the poem and the composer who set it to music first performed their carol one Christmas in the early nineteenth century as a gift for their poverty-stricken, war-torn Austrian village. Ingpen (a Hans Christian Andersen Medal winner) evokes the old European masters in moving portraits as well as crowded candlelit interiors. One heartbreaking spread, in shades of gray and brown, reconstructs the famous World War I Christmas truce, when enemies sang the carol together and then went back to killing. In contrast, the outdoor carol-singers, past and present, are painted in radiant color. Occasional overwriting ("visionary inspiration") notwithstanding, the history and the art make this a great holiday title, an elemental Christmas tale of humble beginnings and universal power. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedWener Thuswaldner lives in Salzburg, Austria. Robert Ingpen lives in Anglesea, Australia.; Title: Silent Night, Holy Night | [
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29,037 | 14 | The forest animals come from all parts of the forest as they share their food with each other and something for the Christmas celebration. Object lesson for Children about the gift of sharing.; Title: Sharing Christmas | [
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29,038 | 5 | Lisbeth Zwerger lives in Vienna, Austria.; Title: Hans Christian Andersen's Fairytales | [
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29,039 | 2 | *Starred Review* Chester, a black-and-white dog with a serious mein, loves his family, but they seem to have forgotten about him. Unhappy, he puts his doghouse on his head and leaves. But for where? In the forest, the birds think he's a wolf and force him out. The city is too crowded and expensive. When he's scooped up by a wealthy woman, Chester finds himself in the lap of luxury. Toys! Treats! But after his owner dreses him in baby clothes, Chester takes off. Now what? a cold and lonely Chester wonders as he walks in the rain. Then, in the happiest of endings, he hears the voices of his family, who have been looking for him since he left. Imai, who lives in Japan, has produced a small gem. The storyone that children can take easily to their heartsis illustrated in delicate watercolors that nonetheless project force both in action and emotion. Masterfully, Imai combines an almost surrealistic style, in which price tags float in the breeze and leaves serve as umbrellas, with a centered plotline that keeps its focus throughout. At the heart of everything is the dogged dog Chester, who rarely changes expression but learns much about leaving and loving. Cooper, IleneDelicate, impressionistic illustrations... -- Kirkus, starred review; Title: Chester | [
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29,040 | 2 | PreSNori is a sweet black-and-white kitten who can't go to sleep. He tosses and turns and then wanders out to the meadow to see his friends. Several creatures each give him something to help with his problem: a bag of "sweet dry grass from the meadow" for a pillow, a "dream feather," a toy elephant. Finally, Nori returns to bed, ready to fall asleep after a bedtime story from the moon and stars shining through his window. The text is short and repetitive, allowing children to predict what will come next. The animals are cuddly, with even the pig contentedly wallowing in mud. The midnight-blue sky is dotted with yellow stars. This story might help comfort young children who are struggling to sleep, but it's an additional purchase.Susan E. Murray, Glendale Public Library, AZ Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Brigitte Weninger lives in Austria.Yusuke Yonezu lives in Japan.; Title: Good Night, Nori | [
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29,041 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1Max Mouse and friends, introduced in One for All, All for One (Minedition, 2005), are playing together when they become aware of the presence of Rico. He has a reputation of never being nice, so they ignore him. When their ball flies his way, Rico grabs it and runs home. The animal friends follow him and knock on the door, but no one answers. The next day, Rico's mother makes him return the ball. The others want to take it and go, but Max has another idea. He rolls it back inside the burrow and invites Rico to join them. Sure enough, he shows up and they all have a wonderful day together. The textured watercolor illustrations of these slightly cartoonish but totally endearing creatures fill the spreads and add warmth and child appeal to the message on sharing and kindness.DeAnn Okamura, San Mateo County Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Brigitte Weninger lives in Austria.Eve Tharlet lives in France.; Title: A Ball For All | [] | Train |
29,042 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 1–When Bruno, a marmot, wakes up from his winter hibernation, he finds a big, bright dandelion. The two become fast friends and have fun together for several days. Then, after going to seed, Dandelion asks Bruno to blow at her as hard as he can, promising, Everything will be just fine. He does so and is startled when all of the seeds fly away. Distraught at the thought that he has destroyed the flower, he clings to her vow that everything will be all right. As promised, when he awakes the following spring, he sees a big, bright dandelion beaming at him. Large pages with soft, whimsical illustrations in watercolor and pencil depict the changing seasons and the animal's emotions, which range from happy excitement to sorrow, then back to joy. While not a first purchase, this story is a good choice for sharing aloud and could lead to discussions about spring.–Sally R. Dow, Ossining Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Knister lives in Germany.Eve Tharlet lives in France.; Title: A Promise Is a Promise | [
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29,043 | 5 | The engagingly homely title character cavorts across vibrant, fanciful landscapes in search of a princess and true happiness--ultimately finding both amid the petals of one of his tulips. Pacovska's ( One, Five, Many ) stylishly chaotic illustrations, featuring a pastiche of paint, pencil and collage, transform the insubstantial plot into an excursion through a surreal world of skewed proportons. Art, type and layout all contribute to the whimsy: small windows cut out of successive pages reveal the bulbous-nosed king peering out the front of the book and the newly married couple (who "had found each other at last") mugging out the back. With its ultramodernist aspect--and decidedly European look--the work may find greater favor among art enthusiasts than picture-book aficionados. Those harboring a penchant for the absurd, however, will deem it a garden of delights. Ages 3-up. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.Kveta Pacovsk lives in the Czech Republic.; Title: The Little Flower King | [
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29,044 | 13 | PreSchool-Grade 2Under a full moon, five mice follow the sound of beautiful music to a city park where frogs are giving a concert. The rodents' enjoyment is cut short when a booming voice informs them that the event is for frogs only. They are disappointed, but not dejected. The memory of one lovely song, "Over the Moon," inspires them to form their own orchestra. They create instruments, practice, and hold their own performance. Frogs sneak in and are made welcome. All join in to sing "Over the Moon," proving that sharing music is the best way to enjoy it. Quiet text and delightful artwork blend harmoniously to convey the action and excitement. The illustrations fill in the details as the mice build their instruments. Ordinary objects take on new possibilities when given a mouse-size perspective. A drinking straw becomes a flute. A matchbox and thread become a guitar. Subdued colors with bright accents heighten the musicians' anticipation as they nervously wait backstage. As a mouse peeks through the curtains, a double-page view shows the audience. Readers will catch a glimpse of the frogs, incognito, as they enter the auditorium. Colors brighten as the songs flow and carry the story to its melodious conclusion. This beautiful book, like the music, should be shared-either individually or in storytime.Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The joy of music, both listening to it and making it, is the drama in this beautiful picture book translated from the Japanese. After five little mice sneak into the park to hear the frog chorus, they are enthralled; then they are thrown out of the frogs-only concert. Haunted by what they have heard, the mice decide to form their own orchestra with instruments that cling and clang, rustle and rattle, tap and boom. When the mice perform to wild applause, frogs in the audience join in, and then they play music together. Filled with light and color, the double-page spreads, executed in watercolor and pastels, are crowded yet clear, and they extend the story of each individual, who practices and listens, and then plays in harmony with the crowd. Preschoolers will identify with the small animal characters, who find power and community in exhilarating performance. Rochman, Hazel Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Five Nice Mice | [
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29,045 | 2 | Eleanor Coerrwas born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada, and grew up in Saskatoon. Two of her favorite childhood hobbies were reading and making up stories.Eleanor began her professional life as a newspaper reporter and editor of a column for children. Luckily, she traveled to Japan in 1949 as a writer for the Ottawa Journal, since none of the other staff wanted to go to a country that had been devastated by war. Coerr is the writer of numerous children's book and picture books.; Title: Mieko and the Fifth Treasure | [
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29,046 | 11 | Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.Rachel Isadora began dancing at the age of eight. She trained at George Balanchine's School of American Ballet and has danced professionally. Rachel lives in New York City with her family.Rachel Isadora has illustrated many books set in the world of dance and theater, including Opening Night, My Ballet Class, Swan Lake, The Little Match Girl, and Ben's Trumpet, which received the Caldecott Honor Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Award.; Title: Caribbean Dream (Picture Puffins) | [
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29,047 | 1 | PreSNora, a young kitty, doesn't need her Binky anymore, but she still relies on it for comfort now and then. When she loses it, Ella Elephant finds it and uses it as a ring for her trunk. This pattern continues with Nora's other toy friends using the pacifier as a hair clip, a swing, and even a catapult. When she realizes that it is missing, she institutes a search. Together they discover the beat-up object, with each pal claiming it. Nora admits it is her Binky, but she finds that she literally can let it go, tied to the end of a helium balloon. Yonezu and Weninger have done a rare thing by creating a book about pacifiers that is fun. The full-page cartoonlike paintings in bright colors, with the Binky featured close up, are appealing, and the story is predictably reassuring. Children will appreciate this title's simple playfulness, and parents will value its supportive tone.Rachel G. Payne, Brooklyn Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Brigitte Weninger lives in Austria.Yusuke Yonezu lives in Japan.; Title: Bye-Bye Binky | [
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29,049 | 1 | This touching winter's tale of a brother and sister, and the dreams their snow whale inspires, is beautifully evoked in Jackie Morris' illustrations.; Title: The Snow Whale | [
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29,050 | 13 | Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail: A Story about Pablo Picasso[ PICASSO AND THE GIRL WITH A PONYTAIL: A STORY ABOUT PABLO PICASSO ] By Anholt, Laurence ( Author )Sep-01-1998 Hardcover; Title: Picasso &_the Girl with a Ponytail (1998 publication) | [
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29,051 | 6 | This inviting collection of outdoor activities, beautifully illustrated with color photographs, is sure to inspire couch potatoes to go outside and test out many of its creative suggestions. Using the raw materials nature has to offer, the authors offer clear, concise instructions on how to create ephemeral art, outdoor toys, jewelry, sculptures, and dozens of other things using materials like clay, ice, leaves, sand, and wood. The instructions offer good guidance but also encourage children to use their own creativity and imagination to craft the final product. The projects range in level of difficulty and, depending on the age of the child, can be done individually or in collaboration with siblings, peers, or parents. The authors include safety instructions and recommendations for further resources on outdoor creative exercises. The activities will teach problem solving and commonsense, useful skills; instill a deeper appreciation of nature; and encourage creativity and ingenuity. An excellent choice for any library collection. Grades 4-8. --Ed SullivanRecommended reading; Title: Make it Wild!: 101 Things to Make and Do Outdoors | [
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29,052 | 15 | 'it is the most practical lessons this book can teach a young outdoors enthusiast (how to build shelters and sun clocks) that make The Stick Book something special'Fed up with your children's demands for the latest electronic gadgets? Why not give them a stick instead?Delights in this most universal of playthings? I have been removing sharpened sticks from under beds all half term.A book bursting with the most brilliant ideas - you will never have reluctant country-walkers again.These ideas will help the whole family get more hands-on with nature.A guide to the ultimate free toys for children...Packed with ideas to suit the most adventurous and boisterous youngsters and those who'd rather take their time creating things to take home.This book, which offers over 70 interesting things to make or do with a stick, will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together, as where two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the earth. There are loads of photographs to add inspiration.Explores the almost limitless potential for play offered by sticks. It is an attractively packaged book of 70 activities for children in a handy format for stuffing into a rucksack or coat pocket. The book teems with colour photographs and the text is easy to follow.Truly more ideas than you can shake a stick at!Will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making a stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity abd a deep satisfaction go together as when two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the circumference of the Earth.What are you waiting for? Go outdoors, grab a stick, have The Stick Book handy, fire up your imagination and off you go. This is an amazingly different book bursting with ideas, a unique guide to fun and games, grab yourself one now!Musical instruments, dens and bush craft are all within one's grasp, with a stick! (So is poking an eye out so do be careful.)This book offers masses of suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the way of adventures and bush craft, creative and imaginative play, games and more.A book jam-packed full of ideas of sticky stuff!...a great resource for practitioners.This book might just get you out of one of those, 'Mammy I'm bored' situations.Ideal for entertaining all ages.This is an excellent addition to the authors' other books on outdoor play.A great book to encourage outdoor play and exploration at very little cost!When I leafed through the book, I was so enthralled that I immediately planned a den-building party and picnic for my daughter's tenth birthday.'it is the most practical lessons this book can teach a young outdoors enthusiast (how to build shelters and sun clocks) that make The Stick Book something special'When I leafed through the book, I was so enthralled that I immediately planned a den-building party and picnic for my daughter's tenth birthday.This book, which offers over 70 interesting things to make or do with a stick, will open up a world of creativity: from fashioning a plain staff to wild weaving or making stick and paper lanterns. Simplicity and a deep satisfaction go together, as where two sticks and a piece of string achieve the sophisticated job of measuring the earth. There are loads of photographs to add inspiration.For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Fiona and Jo's website click hereJo Schofield gained a degree in psychology from Exeter University and began her career working for an educational psychologist in London. After getting involved in the production of a film, she went on to work in the creative department of a TV advertising agency where she began taking still photographs. This led on to her becoming a commercial photographer in Australia and then London. She worked mainly for national editorial magazines such as Country Living. When her children were small she worked in Watlington Primary School and the Dragon school in Oxford, applying her creative knowledge to the classroom with children aged 6-9 years. More recently she has been focusing on writing and photographing for a series of books with co-author Fiona Danks. Jo lives near Watlington in Oxfordshire. Through their website www.goingwild.net Jo and Fiona provide more ideas for outdoor activities and an opportunity for debate on the importance of real world adventures for all young people.For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Jo and Fiona's website click here; Title: The Stick Book: Loads of things you can make or do with a stick (Going Wild) | [
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29,053 | 15 | 'use it to inspire rainy day adventures''There are endless project ideas for fun in the fresh air: I wish I had made ice toffee sculptures during the cold snap; instead I am embracing mud castles and water runs'"No more huddling by the fire with these 72 surprisingly appealing suggestions for wild things to do in wild weather"'There are endless project ideas for fun in the fresh air: I wish I had made ice toffee sculptures during the cold snap; instead I am embracing mud castles and water runs''every family home should have a copy''A companion to The Stick Book this is imaginative and simple.''packed with imaginative suggestions - it will put paid to those dreaded words, 'I'm bored.''A celebration of the outdoors and all the fun things you can do in it in all kinds of unpropitious weather! Armed with this, families may feel less dread when faced with a really wet holiday.'??I love the simplicity of all these accessible ideas - all hugely enjoyable and not a sun beam in sight!?'an essential read for parents, teachers and anyone involved in the outdoor education of children and young people'??Armed with this book you??ll have so much fun in the spring showers you??ll wonder why you ever stayed indoors!???this book is proof that even if the rain pours, the wind howls or the snow settles, you can still get outside and have fun.?'Enjoy the unpredictability of our weather and embrace the outdoor world in all its seasons''use it to inspire rainy day adventures''this book would provide me with everything I needed to keep them happy and purposefully engaged for hours! ... With such a clear and attractive layout and high-quality photographs that depict both beauty and spontaneity in equal measure, I would be inspired to get out there and have a go ...''this book would provide me with everything I needed to keep them happy and purposefully engaged for hours! ... With such a clear and attractive layout and high-quality photographs that depict both beauty and spontaneity in equal measure, I would be inspired to get out there and have a go ...'For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Fiona and Jo's website click hereJo Schofield gained a degree in psychology from Exeter University and began her career working for an educational psychologist in London. After getting involved in the production of a film, she went on to work in the creative department of a TV advertising agency where she began taking still photographs. This led on to her becoming a commercial photographer in Australia and then London. She worked mainly for national editorial magazines such as Country Living. When her children were small she worked in Watlington Primary School and the Dragon school in Oxford, applying her creative knowledge to the classroom with children aged 6-9 years. More recently she has been focusing on writing and photographing for a series of books with co-author Fiona Danks. Jo lives near Watlington in Oxfordshire. Through their website www.goingwild.net Jo and Fiona provide more ideas for outdoor activities and an opportunity for debate on the importance of real world adventures for all young people.For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Jo and Fiona's website click here; Title: The Wild Weather Book: Loads of things to do outdoors in rain, wind and snow (Going Wild) | [
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29,054 | 21 | An essential addition to the kit bag of any budding outdoor adventurer.Full of ideas to tempt young people outside, and is packed with colour photographs showing the fun that can be had. As with every topic in this book, there are very clear instructions, which are easy to follow, and photographs illustrating every step of the way. Whether you're a parent or a youngster leafing through this book, it's hard not to be inspired by Go Wild!.A joyous celebration of independence, the great outdoors and taking risks, this is the ideal solution to a credit crunch summer holiday - nature comes conveniently free.This sumptuously designed book is a pleasure to peruse and really makes you want to head outdoors.Full of ideas and activities for older children to enjoy the outdoors.Real kids doing real stuff! This fantastic book is aimed squarely at the age group most often accused by society of spending too much time indoors. Written in a style that implicitly trusts young people's capabilities, and is illustrated with great photos of kids enjoying the outdoors. I've had to wrestle it away from my eight year old just to get a look!With step-by-step guidelines, stunning photos and sensible advice, the book describes a range of outdoor adventures for families to share, offering tempting alternatives to screen-based entertainment. Sue Palmer . says 'Go Wild! is just what families need to escape from virtual worlds and rediscover the wonders of the real one. It provides the perfect recipe for transforming cotton wool into confident, independent, resilient young people. Every family should have a copy!'To help make the idea of going outside more fun for both kids and adults Jo Schofield and Fiona Danks have written a series of books packed full of ideas! The good news is nearly all the activities suggested in the books cosst very little and need hardly any fancy equipment, just the motivation to get out of the door and have a go at something new. The authors hope there is something to everyone whether you live in the town or the country or whether you want to climb a mountain or just make a den at the bottom of the garden or in the local park.Not just for kids, this book is packed with ideas.A brilliant and amazing bushcraft book with stunning pictures we all dream of in our prep schools. Forget lounging on the sofa in front of the TV in the comfy living room of the boarding house. Get out there! I truly believe that this book should be shown during one of your governors' meetings if you intend to promote outdoor education in your school.Go Wild! Is aimed at families giving you the confidence and knowledge to teach your children new skills in bush craft and how to appreciate the wilder world. Split into easily digestible chapters on shelter, fire, foraging, tools and lots more, it emphasises safety and takes you step by step through activities and crafts that will keep you and your children spellbound for hours...Robin Hood would have been proud to own this book.an essential read for any father desperate to get their teenagers off the computer and into the great outdoors.An essential addition to the kit bag of any budding outdoor adventurer.A brilliant and amazing bushcraft book with stunning pictures we all dream of in our prep schools. Forget lounging on the sofa in front of the TV in the comfy living room of the boarding house. Get out there! I truly believe that this book should be shown during one of your governors' meetings if you intend to promote outdoor education in your school.Go Wild! Is aimed at families giving you the confidence and knowledge to teach your children new skills in bush craft and how to appreciate the wilder world. Split into easily digestible chapters on shelter, fire, foraging, tools and lots more, it emphasises safety and takes you step by step through activities and crafts that will keep you and your children spellbound for hours...Robin Hood would have been proud to own this book.With step-by-step guidelines, stunning photos and sensible advice, the book describes a range of outdoor adventures for families to share, offering tempting alternatives to screen-based entertainment. Sue Palmer ... says 'Go Wild! Is just what families need to escape from virtual worlds and rediscover the wonders of the real one. It provides the perfect recipe for transforming cotton wool into confident, independent, resilient young people. Every family should have a copy.Real kids doing real stuff! This fantastic book is aimed squarely at the age group most often accused by society of spending too much time indoors... Written in a style that implicitly trusts young people's capabilities, and is illustrated with great photos of kids enjoying the outdoors. I've had to wrestle it away from my eight year old just to get a look!; Title: Go Wild!: 101 Things to Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up | [
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29,055 | 21 | "something to keep even the most reluctant beach visitor entertained."'Get some inspiration for more action-packed days out with this fab book full of ideas, from rock-pooling and skimming stones to making driftwood monsters and sand mermaids.'Now Ive read this book my next trip to the seaside might be slightly more imaginative."whether you're by the sea, lake or river The Beach Book has ideas for every adventure.""something to keep even the most reluctant beach visitor entertained."'a very welcomeaddition to our holiday packing list''Get some inspiration for more action-packed days out with this fab book full of ideas, from rock-pooling and skimming stones to making driftwood monsters and sand mermaids.'??Now I??ve read this book my next trip to the seaside might be slightly more imaginative.??For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Fiona and Jo's website click hereJo Schofield gained a degree in psychology from Exeter University and began her career working for an educational psychologist in London. After getting involved in the production of a film, she went on to work in the creative department of a TV advertising agency where she began taking still photographs. This led on to her becoming a commercial photographer in Australia and then London. She worked mainly for national editorial magazines such as Country Living. When her children were small she worked in Watlington Primary School and the Dragon school in Oxford, applying her creative knowledge to the classroom with children aged 6-9 years. More recently she has been focusing on writing and photographing for a series of books with co-author Fiona Danks. Jo lives near Watlington in Oxfordshire. Through their website www.goingwild.net Jo and Fiona provide more ideas for outdoor activities and an opportunity for debate on the importance of real world adventures for all young people.For more information on how to encourage children to go outdoors, visit Jo and Fiona's website click here; Title: The Beach Book (Going Wild) | [
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29,056 | 0 | Rudyard Kipling (18651936) was one of the most popular writers in English of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He was the youngest and the first English-speaking Nobel laureate.; Title: The Cat That Walked by Himself: And Other Stories | [
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29,057 | 0 | Gr. 3-5. Irrepressible French schoolboy Nicholas returns in this follow-up to 2006 Batchelder Honor book Nicholas (2005)--the first two of five existing books to be affectionately translated by Bell, none of which have been previously available in the U.S. In brief, stand-alone vignettes punctuated with line drawings by New Yorker illustrator Sempe, Nicholas continues to tussle with his gang of elementary-school pals, exasperate Old Spud and other school officials, and obliviously push his parents' buttons. The sophisticated-looking cloth format may be difficult for some young readers to get past, as will a few dated references (Asterix creator Goscinny originated this character in the 1950s). There are also elements that seem out of place in an illustrated chapter book, including humor drawn from adult-world dynamics and one insult translated as "feeble-ass." Readers who enthusiastically tackle American novels about mischievous elementary school kids may not be quite up to this worldlier French version, but they'll certainly enjoy hearing the silliest tales read aloud, and chapter-a-day sharing may help gather an audience among slightly older children, too. Jennifer MattsonCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedRen Goscinny (1926 1977) is the world-famous writer and creator, along with Albert Uderzo, of the adventures of Asterix the Gaul. Born in Paris, Goscinny lived in Buenos Aires and New York before returning to France in the 1950s where he met Semp. They collaborated on picture strips and then stories about Nicholas. An internationally successful childrens author, he also won awards for his animated cartoons. Jean-Jacques Semp (b. 1932) is one of the most successful and best-loved cartoonists and illustrators in the world. He has published numerous collections of his work in his native France and thirty other countries since 1962, and still regularly contributes to magazines such as the New Yorker and Paris Match. He lives in Paris. Anthea Bell was awarded the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize and the Helen and Kurt Wolff Prize (USA) in 2002 for her translation of W.G. Sebald's Austerlitz. Her many works of translation from French and German (for which she has received several other awards) include the Nicholas books and, with Derek Hockridge, the entire Asterix the Gaul saga.; Title: Nicholas Again | [
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29,058 | 13 | Grade 4-7Large color reproductions expose readers to a wide variety of art, from the best-known paintings of the 14th and 15th centuries to contemporary photographs and wrap art. European, Asian, and American art is included in the more than 30 discussed works. Illustrations are arranged to fill single pages, spreads, and small squares. The text, at times calligraphic, becomes part of the art as it invites viewers to take more than a cursory look. Questions encourage readers to observe details, while statements of opinion help to provoke new thoughts and elicit emotional responses to the pieces. Because the book is not arranged by chronology, medium, or style, readers have the option to skip around, to pick and choose the works to studymuch like visiting favorite paintings in a museum. A concluding section gives the size, location, and dates of the works and the artists birth and death dates. The book will stimulate discussion and a higher level of appreciation of art.Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Gr. 2-4. Art critic and Phaidon editor, Ruggi offers an excellent, accessible introduction to art that speaks directly to children without condescension. A wide range of artists, from the Renaissance to today, is represented, and each spread features a large color reproduction of a famous work. Interactive questions and simple observations invite children to consider the artists' decisions and connect what is pictured to their own experience. Next to portraits by photographer Cindy Sherman, who takes on a new identity in each image, Ruggi asks, "When you dress up . . . do you also change the way you behave?" Explanations of artistic movements are clear and direct, as in Ruggi's notes about op artist Bridget Riley: "She's not interested in what we see, but in how we see it." She even shares opinions: "I think van Eyck was showing off a little in this picture." Children will come away with a broader sense of art history as well as new confidence to connect with art on their own terms. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Art Book for Children | [
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29,059 | 2 | Grade 4-6This classic book about a mischievous schoolboy and his friends, originally published in French in 1959, is now available in English. The expertly translated text is enlivened by artwork by a New Yorker cartoonist to create the unforgettable milieu of Nicholas and his rowdy friends. A collection of 19 escapades, the stories introduce the protagonist and his cohorts as they wreak havoc out of simple, everyday situations at school, on the playground, and at home. Pestering the substitute teacher, trying to adopt a lost dog, and quarreling over soccer positions (only to find there isn't even a ball) make for hilarious and timeless anecdotes that will have readers giggling. Adults will also appreciate Nicholas's childlike perception of each troublesome situation through his comments at the end of each adventure. These charming vignettes beg to be shared aloud in a classroom or library setting. A delightful choice for spicing up middle-grade collections and for exposing kids to stories from abroad.Jennifer Cogan, Bucks County Free Library, Doylestown, PA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved."...Liberally endowed with Sempe's tiny, comic cartoon figures, these whimsical mini-adventures will captivate readers..." -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: Nicholas | [
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29,060 | 0 | Jean-Jacques Sempe (b. 1932) is one of the world's most successful illustrators and cartoonists. He is the illustrator of the classic children's book character, Nicholas, and author of a collection of some thirty albums of his cartoons and graphic novels, all published or to be published by Phaidon Press. His world-renowned illustrations and cartoons are featured on the cover of The New Yorker and in Paris Match.Rene Goscinny (1926-1977) was a world-famous writer and creator, along with Albert Uderzo, of the adventures of Asterix the Gaul. Born in Paris, Goscinny lived in Buenos Aires and New York before returning to France in the 1950s, where he met Jean-Jacques Sempe. They collaborated on picture strips and then stories about Nicholas, the popular French schoolboy. Goscinny was an internationally successful children's author who also won awards for his animated cartoons.; Title: Nicholas in Trouble | [
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29,061 | 0 | Gr 1-4-A teddy bear recounts his creation in Germany before World War II, his arrival as a birthday present for a young Jewish boy, and his time with David and David's friend, Oskar. When authorities force David to wear a yellow star and transport him and others away, Otto stays behind with Oskar. An African-American G.I. finds the bear after a bomb blast, a bullet hits them both, and because the bear absorbs the brunt of the blast, he saves the soldier's life. Otto becomes the playmate of the soldier's daughter until he is mauled by street boys, lands in a garbage pail, and eventually in an antique shop. From there the story takes an even more surprising and satisfying twist as Otto is reunited with his childhood friends. Ungerer's large watercolors become dark and shadow-filled as the Jews are taken away, people hide in bomb shelters, and bombs explode in the city. In a particularly realistic spread, one soldier lies slumped over a tank in the distance while, in the foreground, readers see a prostrate soldier clutching his bleeding chest, another one trapped under rubble, and a bodiless outstretched arm. While the book touches on some difficult subjects, the story is told from the point of view of the bear, which makes discussion a bit easier for younger children. Otto appears scarred and battle-worn on the cover but is a survivor nonetheless, and his telling is matter-of-fact and unsentimental. A poignant and uplifting story.-Marianne Saccardi, formerly at Norwalk Community College, CT (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.*Starred Review* With the effortless touch of a true master, Ungerer takes the coziest symbol of childhoodthe teddy bearand transforms it into a battered but proud emblem of the perseverance of innocents. Receiving its first English publication (it was published in French in 1999), the book begins with Otto looking ragged on a shelf: I knew I was old when I found myself on display in the window of an antique store. Then its back to 1930s Germany and the agony of birth: a workshop sewer attaching Ottos button eyes. Soon Otto is gifted to David, and the two spend many a happy day pulling pranks with Davids pal, Oskar. But that yellow star David wearswith pride, you can tell by the line of his backforeshadows decades of turmoil: Otto passed off to Oskar when David is trucked away; Otto used by a solider to stem a bloody wound; Ottos subsequent fame, abduction, and garbage-can salvation. Its potent material. And the battlefield spread is scarydead soldiers, an arm poking from the rubble. Ungerer plays it straight with his watercolors, rarely accentuating, but never pulling back, either. Even the ending, in which Ottos original owner finds him, is subdued, with Otto finally taking his place at a typewriter, writing this story, and stating, with characteristic nonchalance, Here it is. Grades 1-3. --Daniel Kraus; Title: Otto: The Autobiography of a Teddy Bear | [
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29,062 | 6 | "Sara Fanelli's The Onion's Great Escape is a book which discusses 'us': who we are inside, how we think and what makes us tick. Sara gets us to consider some interesting questions, for example, 'would you be different if you had a different name?' and 'can your memory become full?' and with each turn of the page she gives us another press-out image to slot together and assemble. What gradually appears is a three dimensional paper onion, the onion of course being a metaphor for the 'self'. Every question in the book represents a new layer and the layers build up to make an onion figure which represents 'you'. Here the artist uses colour, collage and letterforms to create something deeply personal."Lauren Child, BookTrust"The Onion's Great Escape is no ordinary childrens story. Tear along perforated lines and each beautifully-drawn page peels away; by the last page, the book - by Italian illustrator Sara Fanelli - folds into an onion. More alluring in real life than it sounds, and no smell."The Independent Saturday Magazine"A new conceptual activity book by artist Sara Fanelli, from Phaidon Press, is an absolute surprise. Not only because it's a marvelous work of quirky design, offbeat collage, and whimsical paper engineering, but also because of the unexpected philosophical questions and imagination stretching exercises it asks kids to engage in."apartmenttherapy.com"A truly unique idea from Sara Fanelli: an activity book like no other. There are thought-provoking questions to answer and the reader needs to think, then write, draw or doodle their ideas. At the end, by pressing out pieces of the book, they will have a beautiful paper onion."The Bookseller"Possibly the most remarkable children's book I've ever seen, a combination of philosophy and origami (yes, really) that urges young readers to 'think about what you know, not just what you've been taught'... Astonishing."ABC magazine"Genius."The Sunday Telegraph"The book is wonderful for those reluctant readers who need to get their hands into their work. Clear illustrations show how to pull the onion from the book and turn it into a toy. When the "engineer" is done with the book, he or she will end up with a colorful, non-smelling (!) onion friend."San Francisco Book Review"A cross between illustration, philosophy, and paper engineering... The Onion's Great Escape. challenges the limitations of reading as an interactive experience."Cool HuntingSara Fanelli was born in Florence. She came to London to study art, and has been working there as a designer and illustrator since graduating from the Royal College of Art in 1995. She divides her time between self-generated projects and commercial illustration commissions from a wide range of international clients, including the New Yorker, Penguin Books, Tate Modern, The Victoria & Albert Museum, Ron Arad, Issey Miyake and The New York Times. She has written and illustrated a number of children's books. and has twice been the overall winner of the Victoria & Albert Museum's illustration award.; Title: The Onion's Great Escape (Disappearing Books) | [
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29,063 | 19 | The Silver Spoon is a 50-plus-year-old, thousand-page international best-seller that has been called the Italian Joy of Cooking. In this beautifully produced childrens version, food writer Grant has greatly reduced the original into an attractive, informative delight. Refreshingly free from overly cutesy language and images (no cloying puns; no meals shaped into animals), this is a title aimed at kids with a serious interest in food, and in this age of Food Network popularity, when grade-schoolers have won James Beard awards, thats a growing audience. The recipes, drawn straight from the original, have been broken out into clearly explained steps, each illustrated with Russells whimsical drawings on uncluttered pages that include color photos of the finished dishes, which are divided into basic categories, from lunches and snacks to desserts. The focus is on Italian food, of course, but the helpful tips on basic safety and techniques, such as chopping an onion, make this a universal introduction to the kitchen that may also attract grown-ups seeking a less muscle-straining edition of the adult tome. Grades 4-8. --Gillian Engberg"A successful children's cookbook is not an easy thing to do but Phaidon has managed in spades. This charming book hits exactly the right note: childlike but not childish and neither intimidating nor patronising... The design is enchanting with colourful step-by-step drawings. A fabulous gift."The Bookseller"Set to inspire budding cooks of 10 and over... Shows that it's never too early to start cooking... Just the job for bored children on rainy half-term afternoons."The Daily Telegraph"The adorable bambino of The Silver Spoon... An appealing idea, sweetly done... Each step accompanied by a charming, hand-holding illustration."Mail on Sunday"Colorful, cleverly illustrated."The New York Times Magazine"The Silver Spoon for Children serves up 40 authentic, healthy recipes. The book's whimsical illustrations are easy to follow."Parents Magazine"In this beautifully produced children's version, food writer Grant has greatly reduced the original into an attractive, informative delight."The Booklist"Includes easy-to-follow directions for making pasta, which is so mind-blowingly easy and fun it makes you wonder why you ever bought Barilla."Fatherly"It makes pasta-making approachable, even for a young kid."The Strategist/New York Magazine Online; Title: The Silver Spoon for Children: Favorite Italian Recipes | [
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29,066 | 1 | "Delightful. . .With their old-fashioned charm, timeless storytelling, and irresistible humor, the books are destined to win over new generation of readers." - School Library Journal"If you look at the work of Tomi Ungerer, it's passionate, it's personal, it's marvellous and it's cuckoo, and it's that kind of variety that's always made for good children's literature." - Maurice Sendak, in The New York Times"The kind of inventive story that will have kids asking for repeated readings." - Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News ServiceWhen Mr. Mellop finds a dusty old forgotten trunk in his attic, he smells adventure. Sure enough, the trunk contains a letter from a noble Mellop relative describing exactly where his ship carrying a chest of gold sank in 1765. Naturally, the Mellops intend to find the treasure. But treasure is not the only thing waiting for the intrepid pigs below the ocean's surface -- seahorses, a merpig, and an angry octopus are just a few of the surprises in store for the marvelous Mellops.; Title: The Mellops Go Diving for Treasure | [
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29,067 | 13 | Bob Gill (b. 1931) was a freelance designer and illustrator in New York before moving to London in 1960, where he worked with Alan Fletcher and Colin Forbes in a design agency that was a precursor of Pentagram. He resumed his freelance career as an illustrator, designer, teacher, filmmaker, and author of children's books in 1967, and returned to New York in 1975. His clients have included CBS, Pirelli, Apple Corps, the Anti-Apartheid Movement, Universal Pictures, Nestl, and the United Nations, and he has written a number of books about graphic design.; Title: What Colour Is Your World? | [
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29,069 | 6 | ""Frenchy and artistic, these cool board books will pique the interest of hip parents and their bbs." Real Simple"Instantly engage the child from the very beginning. . . it is clear to see that they go far beyond the realms of everyday books; enlightening, inspiring and exciting children." Family Fun Guide"Hervs work is a sumptuous visual assault to the eyes, a stylized celebration of color, of pattern, of textures. . . the brevity of text is precisely what brings the books to life." Junior"Herv Tullet was born in 1958. After studying Fine Art, he worked as an Art Director for ten years (19811992) before joining the advertising industry. In 1990, he produced his first illustrations for the press in France (Elle, Le Monde, Liberation, Lire, Enfants Magazine, etc.) and has since been published in numerous magazines around the world. In 1994 he published his first book for children. Since then he has devoted himself to illustrating and painting. A great lover of children's literature, he is the father two boys and a girl, who never fail to inspire him.; Title: The Game of Finger Worms | [
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29,070 | 6 | "French-y and artistic, these cool board books will pique the interest of hip parents and their bbs." - Real Simple; Title: The Game of Let's Go | [
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29,071 | 1 | "Delightful. . .With their old-fashioned charm, timeless storytelling, and irresistible humor, the books are destined to win over new generation of readers." - School Library Journal"If you look at the work of Tomi Ungerer, it's passionate, it's personal, it's marvellous and it's cuckoo, and it's that kind of variety that's always made for good children's literature." - Maurice Sendak, in The New York Times"The kind of inventive story that will have kids asking for repeated readings." - Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News ServiceThe Mellops are no ordinary family of pigs, so it's not surprising that their summer bike trip turns into a full-fledged adventure. While picnicking in a quiet spot the Mellops find evidence that there may be oil beneath the earth's surface. Of course there is, and the Mellops set up a rig as quickly as possible. It all seems so simple, but little do they know that danger is just around the bend.; Title: The Mellops Strike Oil | [
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29,072 | 13 | Straight lines, curvy lines, thick lines, thin lines, blobs, circles, cutoutsput them all together and one has the latest in Tullets growing repertoire of interactive books (Press Here, 2011). With a few exceptions that divide the book into manageable sections, the pages are all cut in half horizontally to allow for colorful, abstract mixing and matching. For example, with a flip of a half page, what was a page filled with squiggly lines morphs into a half page of squiggly lines joining a half page of straight lines. Or, a section with rectangular cutouts becomes a dual layer of intricate die-cut lattice designs. The possibilities of patterns and color combinations, all of which are ineffably captivating, seem endless. They should also serve to inspire artists in need of a freewheeling jolt. Art teachers should find this invaluable, though be aware that the spiral wire binding may not last forever, and though the pasteboard is substantial, it too could suffer from too much affectionwhich it is likely to get. Preschool-Grade 1. --J. B. Petty; Title: Herve Tullet: The Big Book of Art | [
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29,073 | 6 | K-Gr 2As Carlin takes readers on a journey through her own colorful, imaginative visual world, she encourages them to look around and create their own worlds based upon their experiences, preferences, and best memories. Through gentle prompts, she urges children to think about where and how they might like to live. What would their homes look like? What places would they like to visit? "What important thing would you learn in your school?" How can they make their worlds even better? Combining colors, shapes, forms, graphics, and watercolors, the author inspires readers to think outside the box and discover a world that exists in their own imagination, urging them to start over as many times as they like and to look to real life for inspiration. Combine this book with Sarah Perry's If (Getty Museum, 1995), Rod Clement's Just Another Ordinary Day (HarperCollins, 1997), and Paul Fleischman's Westlandia (Candlewick, 1999) to have readers conjuring up limitless possibilities where anything can happen.Paula Huddy, The Blake School-Highcroft Campus, Wayzata, MN"To the parent of a slow reading 9 year old: be patient. She will probably learn to read faster (or become an artist) if you give her a copy of A World of Your Own by Laura Carlin."Washington Post"A picture book without a story, a wonderful illustrated tour of the author?s musings, encouraging you to think and dream. It not only conjures a conversation in your head, but makes you want to pick up a pencil and start drawing your own imaginings."The Guardian"Laura Carlin's A World of Your Own is a great starting point for a creative project. How do you relate to the place you live in, to your room, flat or house, your street, village or town? Can you draw it? Or, like this artist, create elements of it by using boxes, or pegs, pebbles, or even a hair comb. Now, can you invent the home, place or city you would like to live in? I am inspired by the resourcefulness of the artist, finding everyday objects and reimagining them as creatures, buildings and people. She is using items we often discard, repurposing them to make a precious 'world of her own'. This is something anyone can do, there are no special art materials, it doesn't have to cost anything, and there is no right or wrong way of doing it."Lauren Child, BookTrust; Title: A World of Your Own | [
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29,074 | 13 | Gr 36Who would have thought that pigeons have "a deep and abiding passion for architecture"? Tailfeather, who narrates this tour of world buildings and other structures, is well aware that humans view his kind with disgust, so he's on a mission to educate them not only about architecture, but also about pigeon intelligence. His journey includes familiar structures, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Great Pyramid of Giza as well as some lesser-known structures like the Church of the Light in Ibaraki, Japan. The bird always shares each building's pigeon name as well as its human appellation; for example, the Sydney Opera House is known to our feathered friends as Hungry Beaks Hall. His tour also includes bridges and the cities of Venice and Brasilia. While most of the structures are in Europe or the U.S., a smattering come from Asia, Africa, and South America. The locations of each are pinpointed on a map on the endpapers, and the last two spreads have additional information about the architects. All measurements listed are metric. The bird's irreverent voice makes him a charming narrator and lightens the tone; he often makes comments such as "Wowza!" or "I couldn't believe my beady blinkers!" The collage-style illustrations generally do a good job of capturing the overall look of the buildings, though occasionally the scale can be unclear. For students who need more information about architectural movements, Christine Paxmann's From Mud Huts to Skyscrapers (Prestel, 2013) would be a good choice.Jackie Partch, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR"[A] fun and engaging book for children ages 7 and up is the perfect introduction to the basic principles of architecture."360 West Magazine"Colorful, visually dense."Wall Street Journal"Airy but informative and sure to tempt young readers into taking closer looks at the buildings (and pigeons) around them."Kirkus Reviews"A great way to brush up on your architectural essentials, no matter what age you are."Architizer.com"Perfect for the child who loves to build and create."Washington Post"Children will enjoy the interesting and entertaining facts that accompany each building... The buildings are brought alive by the talented artist Natsko Seki, who uses her stylish and unique technique of merging art and photos into a digital collage... I'm sure that after reading this delightful and quirky book which includes over 40 fascinating structures, children will look at pigeons and architecture in a new way - I know I do."Montessori International; Title: Architecture According to Pigeons | [
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29,075 | 1 | "Jonathan & Martha is just the kind of book I am always on the hunt for: gorgeous illustrations. Check. Simple narrative. Check. Interesting designs. Check. Thick pages that are easy for little fingers to navigate. Check." - Coos and Ahhs"Readers. . .will be drawn in by the growing affection between this pair." - Publishers Weekly"Cleverly told . .A few pages include die-cut elements that will intrigue viewers while furthering the story. Horacek's typically bold watercolor and crayon illustrations are cheerful and appealing. A great choice for preschool story-times on friendship, sharing, or Valentine's Day (or worms!). - Library Journal"This book's beautifully embossed cover and thick paper stock set the tone for rich the illustrations and clever story. . .Horacek may not be a household name, but he's published over twenty-five children's books and will be a happy discovery for any book-loving child." - San Francisco Book Review; Title: Jonathan and Martha | [
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29,076 | 1 | "Innovative ... you will not have seen anything like it. Quirky, but undeniably cute."- The Children's Bookseller "A joyous book... Children will love being taken into the magical minute world of insect infested textiles. The characters are beautifully expressive and fun."-Association of Illustrators onlineBeatrice Alemagna made her first picture book at the age of eight and has since published over 20 books with leading international publishers. Her illustration techniques range from the use of pencil and paint to collage and embroidery. She is also the author of Bugs in a Blanket (Phaidon Press). She lives in London.; Title: Bugs in the Garden | [
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29,077 | 6 | "French-y and artistic, these cool board books will pique the interest of hip parents and their bbs." - Real Simple; Title: The Game of Mix and Match (Game Of... (Phaidon)) | [
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29,078 | 2 | K-Gr 3-Full of suspense and magic, this captivating adventure is set amid the harsh landscape of Ireland's west coast. Resourceful Finn and his sister, Cara, live with their parents, who make a living by fishing and farming-"The family was poor yet grateful to survive on what they had." The spare text captures the lilt of country folk, as well as their superstitions. Ungerer creates an eerie atmosphere by using a palette of predominantly somber hues of gray, black, brown, and blue. The art is dramatic and powerful; the cover spread of fog-enshrouded children glows with breathtaking beauty. After their father builds a small curragh for his son and daughter, he warms them never to go to Fog Island, a "doomed and evil place," but one day they find themselves lost in a fog and currents carry them to there. Once they land, the curious youngsters climb a set of slippery stairs with creepy faces peering at them and skeletonlike vines intertwined among the rocks. But the person who answers the door at the top is the rather lonely and congenial Fog Man. He shows them how he makes fog, serves them a strange fish stew, and tucks them into bed. When they awake the next morning, they find themselves lying among ruins with no one in sight, but with steaming bowls of stew by their side. Literal-minded readers might wonder why the Fog Man's lair appears to be underwater, when the children walked so far up the steps to find it. And the subsequent storm and rescue at sea seems tacked on. Nevertheless, this intriguing story will ignite discussion on the central question-was the Fog Man real, or a dream?-Caroline Ward, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Finn and Cara live with their parents in Ireland, in the back of beyond. Its a poor farming life, but when the family is in their cottage and the wind is howling, they feel safe enough. Living by the sea, they are used to boats, and when their daid makes the children a small curragh, he warns them to never to leave the bay with itand, above all, never go to Fog Island, a dark and dangerous place. But one day, while out in the boat, a fog envelopes the siblings and strong currents carry them to the island. Evil is what they fear, but instead they meet an odd old manthe Fog Manwho cranks out the misty gray. He shows the children how its done and even feeds them, but will he allow them to leave for home? The story has a standard journey feel, but the mixed-media illustrations are quite rich. Whether the children are at home, out on the sea, or in the castle, the fog is ever present, almost becoming a character in its own right. A moody, mysterious piece. Grades 1-3. --Ilene Cooper; Title: Fog Island | [
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29,079 | 1 | "Delightful. . .With their old-fashioned charm, timeless storytelling, and irresistible humor, the books are destined to win over new generation of readers." - School Library Journal"If you look at the work of Tomi Ungerer, it's passionate, it's personal, it's marvellous and it's cuckoo, and it's that kind of variety that's always made for good children's literature." - Maurice Sendak, in The New York Times"The kind of inventive story that will have kids asking for repeated readings." - Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News ServiceTomi Ungerer, born in Strasbourg in 1931, landed in New York in 1956 with $60 in his pocket and with a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator and children's book author and published more than 80 books in ten years. As a graphic artist he created advertising campaigns for Willy Brandt and The New York Times. In 1998, Tomi Ungerer was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration and has become an internationally renowned artist. He now divides his time between Strasbourg and Ireland.; Title: Christmas Eve at the Mellops' | [
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29,080 | 13 | "Theres more than one way to get lost in a book. This paper engineering marvel lets kids push out perforated paper shapes to construct a threedimensional artwork that you wont mind keeping on display." Time OutHerv Tullet (b.1958) studied Fine Art and worked as an Art Director for ten years before joining the advertising industry. In 1994 he published his first book for children and has since become one of the worlds most innovative childrens authors and has won numerous awards. Known in France as "The Prince of preschool books", Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, teaching young minds to think imaginatively, independently and creatively. His titles include the New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art and the "Lets Play Games" series of board books for young children, also published by Phaidon Press. He lives in Paris.; Title: Herv Tullet: The Giant Game of Sculpture | [
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29,081 | 0 | ""This neoncolored treasure hunt [One, Two, Wheres My Shoe?] has enough visual cleverness and offbeat, psychedelic charm to captivate readers of all ages." New York Times Book ReviewBorn in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region of France, in 1931, Tomi Ungerer started drawing as a small boy. Growing up in Nazioccupied Strasbourg, drawing caricatures was for him a form of resistance. Described on his schoolleaving certificate as a "depraved and rebellious character", he hitchhiked around Europe, getting as far as Lapland, rather than going to university. Inspired by his heroes Saul Steinberg, James Thurber and Charles Addams, Ungerer landed in New York in 1956, with only $60 dollars in his pocket and a suitcase full of drawings. He quickly found success as an illustrator and caricaturist, becoming a star almost overnight. He published his first book for children, The Mellops Go Flying, in 1957, and went on to publish 80 books over the next ten years, covering all aspects of his work.; Title: One, Two, Where's My Shoe? | [
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29,082 | 16 | PreSThe author/illustrator known for his innovative, interactive books offers a group of titles that will have preschoolers flipping pages to create new trails and imaginative combinations of color and line or figures at play. In Good Morning Game, a story, readers' fingers become one of the characters as it pushes through the hole in the page. Sturdy pages and bindings guarantee long use."Suffice to say, if Tullet can conceive it, adults and children will both enjoy it."Kirkus Reviews"The impossibly nimble‐minded [Hervé] Tullet continues to attack the boundary between ‘toy’ and ‘book’. . . A simple, intense shot of visual trippiness." –The New York Times Book Review; Title: The Game of Lines | [
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29,083 | 6 | PreS-Gr 1First published in 1962, Ungerer's classic concept book has been repackaged for a new generation of children. The nearly wordless picture book invites readers to search for snails hidden within each illustration. These are not outright depictions of snails, but rather spiral shapes, like those of a snail shell, seamlessly blended into Ungerer's creativealbeit eccentricdrawings. Thus, snails can be found in all sorts of odd and unlikely places, such as ocean waves, the curled-up trunk of an elephant, and the circular pattern on the ice made by a twirling figure skater. The result is a clever and unusual picture puzzle challenge, in which children are asked to conceptualize the shape of a snail and find it hidden throughout a varied set of madcap pictures. VERDICT Despite their simple lines and colors, the illustrations are whimsical and bright, and their imaginative quirkiness elevates Ungerer's work from standard concept book fare to a more noteworthy, thought-provoking, and unique experience.Laura J. Giunta, Garden City Public Library, NY"The illustrations are whimsical and bright, and their imaginative quirkiness elevates Ungerer's work from standard concept book fare to a more noteworthy, thought-provoking, and unique experience." –School Library Journal"This exquisite new edition of a small Tomi Ungerer treasure from the early 1960s is a visual finding game delivered with a blast of psychedelic color and Ungerer’s inimitable style."The New York Times Book Review"Tomi Ungerer’s drawing talent was and is prodigious and he is mercurially inventive with words and ideas. His lengthening rack of children’s books have become genre classics." –Man of the World"This treasure hunt makes for jolly good fun given the playfulness of Ungerer's illustrations."; Title: Snail, Where Are You? | [
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29,084 | 2 | "I highly, highly recommend The Good Morning Game!"–The Picture Book Review (blog)"The author/illustrator known for his innovative, interactive books offers a group of titles that will have preschoolers flipping pages to create new trails and imaginative combinations of color and line or figures at play."School Library Journal"Suffice to say, if Tullet can conceive it, adults and children will both enjoy it."–Kirkus ReviewsHervé Tullet (b. 1958) published his first book for children in 1994 and has since become one of the world’s most innovative children’s authors and has won numerous awards. Known in France as "the prince of preschool books", Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, teaching young minds to think imaginatively, independently and creatively. His titles include the New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the Let’s Play Games series of board books for young children, published by Phaidon. He lives in Paris.; Title: The Good Morning Game | [
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29,085 | 2 | "Delightful... With their oldfashioned charm, timeless storytelling, and irresistible humor, the books are destined to win over new generation of readers." School Library Journal, on Tomi Ungerer"If you look at the work of Tomi Ungerer, it's passionate, it's personal, it's marvellous and it's cuckoo, and it's that kind of variety that's always made for good children's literature." Maurice Sendak, The New York Times, on Tomi Ungerer"The kind of inventive story that will have kids asking for repeated readings." Karen MacPherson, Scripps Howard News Service on Tomi Ungerer"Rufus: The Bat Who Loved Colors (just reissued by Phaidon) has been flapping around winning hearts since it was first published in 1961." Shelf Awareness"Another brilliant reprint of a Tomi Ungerer classic." UrbanFamily"Sweet, briefly dramatic and sad, and ultimately as wonderful as it was the first time... Some stories never get old." Publishers Weekly Online Born in Strasbourg in 1931, Tomi Ungerer landed in New York in 1956 with $60 in his pocket and with a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator and children's book author and published more than eighty books in ten years. In 1998, Tomi Ungerer was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration and has become an internationally renowned artist. He now divides his time between Ireland and Strasbourg, France, where the Muse Tomi Ungerer, a museum devoted exclusively to his work, opened in 2007.Other Tomi Ungerer books published by Phaidon include The Three Robbers (2009), Moon Man (2009), Adelaide (2011) and Fog Island (2013); Title: Rufus: The Bat Who Loved Colors | [
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29,086 | 6 | PreS-Gr 1With the turn of a page, or a change in orientation, the object in one's hands (absolutely not a book) morphs into the open mouth of a monster, a piano with sheet music, a tennis court, a laptop computer, the inside of a fridge, and a pair of clapping hands. Colorful illustrations create a Dada-esque board book that is a wordless assemblage of images. Included here are a butterfly, a toolbox, a tent, and a stage, as well as an open-the-flap section depicting the interior of a house; there's even one picture that may make older children giggle when they realize it is probably a bare bottom. VERDICT A clever wordless board book that is perfect for dialogic reading and a tool for fostering visual literacy.Paige Garrison, Augusta Richmond County Library System, GA"When is a board book not a board book? When it's a laptop computer, tent, or butterfly with flapping wings. And thanks to Jullien's bold cartooning and clever rethinking of how the facing pages of each spread interact, this delightfully designed book transforms into those objects and many more."Publishers Weekly - Best Books of the Year"A witty board book that's perfect for inquisitive preliterate kids."Financial Times"A visual riot, glossy high quality pages with two-page spreads of vivid illustrations. No words! My boys used their own words, made up stories, acted out scenes, mimed the actions for the pictures. It fires up imaginations; it gives your children stories. An imaginary treat." Guardian.com "This wordless picture book is simply brilliant! This is a book (not a book!) that works on so many levels ? it will entertain the littlies... engage and inspire the slightly older kids, and perhaps remind any adults who might have forgotten that books can take us anywhere we want to go. Books really are so much more than 'just books'. Jean Jullien = creative genius." Kids' Book Review"a bright, innovative board book that will get children thinking... Perfect for developing kids' imaginations and cultivating a lifelong love of reading." The Sun"A fabulous board book designed to challenge younger readers to think creatively about objects in their everyday lives. Really unique." Angels & Urchins"This is Not A Book. It's not. It's a fridge full of food, a laptop, a piano. It's an attempt to get kids to play with the world around them, and it's created by Jean Jullien, the designer and satirist behind the 'Peace for Paris' symbol" The Observer Magazine"It can used as a pretend piano, and there's a monster lurking on one page. Look out for the twist at the end ? it folds out to become a house." Evening Standard"Every page brings a new surprise... won't fail to spark your child's imagination and inspire them to create artworks of their own. Especially when they discover this book's hidden secret, which will leave them wondering... Is it really a book at all?" Smallish; Title: This Is Not A Book | [
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29,087 | 19 | K-Gr 2A colorful look at different types of foods, presented with humor and a light-hearted touch. Stein playfully asks, "What about 'a potatoa tomato[or] a tornado?' You can't eat a tornado, but you can eat tonnato sauce from Italy, tournedos from France, or tostadas from Mexico." The text is simple but lively, often making use of puns. Rothman's illustrations, created in ink and gouache, solidify this title as an excellent offering for a nonfiction storytime. The text, illustration, and design all interactan illustration of a round piece of food on a green background is accompanied by text that asks if it could be a faraway donut or a close-up Cheerio. The whimsical and incongruous concepts presented in the text will keep the little ones giggling. VERDICT An enjoyable addition suitable for discussions on food or for some added fun at storytime.Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA; Title: Can I Eat That? | [
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29,088 | 2 | "Taro Gomi delights again with this new book series for preschoolers... the Growing Together books have such a wholesome sweetness and such bold, friendly illustrations." Cool Mom Picks"Strikingly illustrated and pleasingly subtle, these books will grow with their readers" Kirkus Reviews Online"Ideal for a young family .. Beautiful colours, simple images and clear text make this a must-have collection." Inis, Reading GuideTaro Gomi is Japan's most successful children's book author-illustrator, with more than 400 books to his credit, including his perennial bestseller, Everyone Poops. He has won several awards, including the Sankei Children's Book Award and the Graphic Prize at the Bologna Children's Book Fair. He lives in Tokyo.; Title: Growing Together: 4 Stories to Share | [
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29,089 | 4 | Gr 26Nautical codes, flags, and signals presented with examples of the boats and ships that might use them make this a unique and engaging reference for lower and upper elementary students. Letter by letter, A to Z, each nautical signal flag is listed with its name, its current meaning, and a short description of a likely situation for its use. Each explanation repeats the use of the phonetic alphabet word (e.g., DELTA) several times and is followed by a full-page rendering of the flag. (The A and B flags have the appropriate V-shaped cutout on the right.) The page immediately after that includes, again, the phonetic alphabet word, the Morse code sound and light signal, semaphore positions (sketched with a sailor with flags), and a short description of a boat or ship that might make use of the signal. The bold colors of the signal flags are carried throughout the volume, making for a lively design. The repetition of the phonetic alphabet word supports learning, and the images of the boats and shipsfrom diving boats and private yachts to submarines, tankers, and car carriersadd informational appeal. VERDICT More substantial than Chris L. Demarest's Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, this selection stresses civilian rather than military uses and is appropriate for slightly older readers. Highly recommended for school and public libraries.Kathleen Isaacs, Children's Literature Specialist, Pasadena, MD"Packs quite a pleasurable wallop... For ship-loving children-and those of any age who revel in cracking codes and learning how symbol systems work- Alpha, Bravo, Charlie will be an absolute treasure." —The New York Times"Visually stunning and has that rare combination of education, humour and interest for all." —Smallish"Created and illustrated with vintage charm by Sara Gillingham, this elegant book details four means of maritime communications... This is the sort of book that will lead 6-11-year olds straight into imaginative play." —The Wall Street Journal"Could easily be used for secret communications between young friends (six to eight years old) determined to keep adults in the dark!" —Huffpost Parents"A handsomely designed alpha-to-zulu overview of nautical codes... In a lovely addition, the flags themselves are bound between the facing pages, printed on paper with a linen-y texture. It's a fascinating and accessible tour of nautical communication past and present." —Publishers Weekly"Beautiful and functional, invite[s] readers to code and decode messages of their own." —The Review Wire"The bold colors of the signal flags are carried throughout the volume, making for a lively design. The repetition of the phonetic alphabet word supports learning, and the images of the boats and ships... add informational appeal... Highly recommended for school and public libraries." —School Library Journal"Visually arresting... Any child with a love of boats will find this hugely fascinating." —City Kids"Bright flags, boating lingo and fun facts about boats of all shapes and sizes make this the kind of book that could occupy a kid again and again." —Atlanta Parent"A wonderful introduction to all things seafaring... A visually delicious book that is neat, polished and fascinating... An absolute delight." —The School Librarian"This brilliantly designed abecedary introduces four systems of nautical communication and offers loads of information about boats and sea travel. Snazzy, primary-colored art illustrates the codes, and neslted into each two-page spread is a paper version of the flag itself." —Booklist"A wonderful introduction to all things seafaring. Incredibly, you will learn four nautical languages in just one book... The glossary at the back also adds to this book's informatively helpful charm... With what could be a potrentiallydry subject for many young readers, Gillingham creates a visually delicious book that is neat, polished and fascinating... An absolute delight." —The School Librarian; Title: Alpha, Bravo, Charlie: The Complete Book of Nautical Codes | [
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29,090 | 13 | "Beautiful... A fun new way for children to learn vocabulary while being taught about great artists." BookTrust.org.uk"Gorgeous... [T]his smart book will catch little viewers' attentions quickly... a nice way to mix color recognition and fine art appreciation." ArcaMax"Takes children through Matisse's color palette by showing his various collages... Children will be able to relate." New York Journal of Books"An excellent read to inspire creativity and learn about colour identification from one of the greats." Anorakmagazine.com"You can't beat a baby book that offers another level of education beyond simple first concepts." BambinoGoodies.co.uk"This lovely, well-conceived example seems liable to leave a lasting impression on a little mind." The New York Times"Parents and readers looking for a way to inspire creativity and move beyond basic color identification will do well with this one... An excellent read to kick-start an evolution in budding artist's minds." Kirkus"Beautiful... will keep toddlers engaged." Aldershot News & Mail Henri Matisse's (1869-1954) innovative use of color has inspired generations of artists. His cutouts - collages made from shapes cut from painted paper in a process he described as 'painting with scissors' - have become some of the most admired works of the last century.; Title: Blue and Other Colors: with Henri Matisse (First Concepts With Fine Artists) | [
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29,091 | 6 | "Suffice to say, if Tullet can conceive it, adults and children will both enjoy it."Kirkus ReviewsHerv Tullet (b. 1958) published his first book for children in 1994 and has since become one of the worlds most innovative childrens authors and has won numerous awards. Known in France as "the prince of preschool books", Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, teaching young minds to think imaginatively, independently and creatively. His titles include the New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the Lets Play Games series of board books for young children, published by Phaidon. He lives in Paris.; Title: The Trail Game (The.....game) | [
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29,092 | 1 | As featured in The Times, Metropolitan (Eurostar) Magazine, and The New York Times Book Review, and on AIGA Eye on Design blog, The Children's Book Review, The Daily Beast, and Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast; as seen on KidLit TV"Tomi Ungerer, the contemporary and friend of Maurice Sendak and Shel Silverstein, is a gentle genius and this collection of eight of the French writer and illustrator's stories, plus a biography at the back, is a beautiful collection fit to take on through a life... There is not a dud in the pack - read them all... The wonderful Moon Man imagines with eerie perfection what happens when the main the Moon comes down to Earth. Otto, the autobiography of a bear, is exquisitely told... The more simplistic but no less wonderful Fog Island teaches us to question myths and confirms suspicions that children are often braver than adults. Flix, about a pair of cats who give birth to a dog, is emotional and pertinent. East party finds equilibrium despite their difference n this non-cloying parabale. It's the right kind of story to discover this week. Ungerer's careful words and masterly illustrations are unmatched. I hope this stunning collection makes him even better known here."The Times, Saturday Review"This beautifully formatted collection of eight of Tomi Ungerer's picture books presented in a slipcase is indeed a treasure."Carolyn Angus, Literacy Daily"Ungerer has always worked to campaign against war and injustice, and his fantastical books deal with such themes, often in topsy-turvy ways... This is a beautifully produced volume, with illustrations throughout, witty and lively, as if Ungerer's characters might at any moment walk of the page... Ungerer's books are characterized by a deep sense of tolerance, with a keen naughtiness that undercuts any potential po-facedness... The question of whether we can know good without knowing evil is always prevalent: and this is a delightful place for a child to discover shich things in a way that is both wise and humane."Philip Womack, TLS (Times Literary Supplement)"After it arrived in my mailbox, I may have walked around my living room hugging the book I'm featuring in today's post. I did. I hugged it hard. But it's that good... All of the stories in this tall collection... Are gloriously reproduced here. But there's more that makes this a must-have for Ungerer fans: an introductory note from Ungerer himself, as well as a "Behind the Scenes" section that closes the book, in which Phaidon's Maya Gartner (Tomi's editor) chats with him about each of these books... This is a beautifully designed book (the endpapers even feature sketches) that meets the needs of both die-hard Ungerer fans, as well as those who are coming to his work for the first time... There's no one quite like Ungerer, is there?"Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast"Magnificient... Show[s] the wide range of his work... Four of the books are not currently available as separate volumes which contributes to its irresistibility, as the do the interviews with Tomi Ungerer"CLPE.org.uk (Center for Literacy in Primary Education)"[Ungerer's] books promote tolerance and diversity, if in a deliciously subversive way... Of course, children don't need to know any of [Ungerer's background] to enjoy these beautiful books but such personal insights make the collection even more collectable."West Weekend (The West Australian)Tomi Ungerer is a winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, and has a museum entirely dedicated to his work in Strasbourg. His bestselling book, The Three Robbers, has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.; Title: Tomi Ungerer: A Treasury of 8 Books | [
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29,093 | 13 | As featured on Celebrate Picture Books, The Globe & Mail, and Royal Academy of Arts Magazine"The second title in Phaidon's innovative series... The read-aloud board book features artwork from Albers' abstract collection, accompanied by engaging commentary."Baby London"Innovative and beautifully designed.. Offers early learners (and eager parents) the chance to find out about shapes and colours via the art of Josef Albers... New means through which little ones can learn the basics while absorbing some of the ideas of 20th century art."Homes & Interiors Scotland"Squares, circles, triangles and rectangles - all in different colours, all in different places, and all having fun... Albers' art is the perfect medium for teaching as the bright colours and simple shapes are eye-catching and lovely to look at. A great introductory learning tool."Book Trust"Albers ideas about colour were complicated but his paintings were simple. This terrific book gets straight to the point. The most appealing aspect of what Albers had to say is all here: art is about pleasure and looking and what colour and rhythm does. Buy this for a child but also give it to your friend who says, 'I don't get modern art'."Bob and Roberta Smith R.A. [aka Patrick Brill], RA (Royal Academy of Arts) Magazine"The colours are beautiful and perfectly set-off by the bright white background of the pages and the bold black text... I'd never heard of Josef Albers until today, but I'm sure his work will go on to inspire a new generation of parents, teachers and children as they share this lovely book together. Just think of the creativity and imagination that could be inspired by looking at Albers works and then playing with shapes, paint, paper, dough, colours, and blocks."It's All About Stories blog"A life-saver for parents looking for something genuinely absorbing to share with little ones."Absolutely Mama"[Brings] to life each work with personality and character. Page 20 encapsulates this perfectly... Without fail this results in an ear-splitting cackle of delight from my three-year-old son. My only regret reading this book is I didn't have it several years ago when he was a baby, as the enjoyment our five-month-old daughter gets from the images alone shows how versatile this book can be. My son makes me read every single word, cover to cover, which in this case is a pleasure... Albers made the majority of the works in this book more than 50 years ago, but from the enjoyment they offer my children I have little doubt his work will continue to be influential for generations to come. Indeed, we recently visited a friend who has two Albers prints on her wall, and my son spotted them without prompting from me."Art Quarterly"Each page shows a bright illustration, revealing a shape or series of shapes for children to recognise. They will eagerly tell the adult reading the book what each shape is and delight in the image given them."Read Plus"If you are looking for a beautiful little primer for your toddler about shapes then this is an excellent choice."Book Nerd Mommy"Deceptively simple-looking abstract paintings that make very striking images. The 26 featured reproductions will introduce the young reader to circles, triangles and rectangles as well as squares, all of them combined with simple captions to help learning about shapes and colours."Montessori International"Bold geometric shapes and bright colours make this read-aloud book a winner."GurgleJosef Albers was a leading pioneer of 20th-century modernism, best known for his Homages to the Square paintings, and his publication Interaction of Color. Albers was a teacher, a writer, a painter, a colour theorist, and the first living artist to have a solo retrospective at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (in 1971).; Title: Squares & Other Shapes: with Josef Albers (First Concepts With Fine Artists) | [
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29,094 | 6 | Master illustrator Tullet brings his trademark eclectic style once more to the littlest book lovers. Featuring cats, robots, aliens, and more, all with die-cuts in place of their eyes, this quirky offering invites readers to hold their own faces up to the book to take part in an original new game.Mahnaz Dar, School Library Journal; Title: The Eyes Game (Game Of... (Phaidon)) | [
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29,095 | 19 | Toddler-PreSThe first in an upcoming series of interactive child-friendly recipe books, this title guides a youngster through the process of making pancakes. It begins with an introduction to the ingredients and utensils needed to successfully execute the recipe. Each subsequent page illustrates a piece of the recipe and allows the child to actively "cook" by pulling tabs and spinning wheels. These interactive features depict an egg being whisked, flour and milk being added, and batter being poured into a pan. A golden brown pancake pops out from the page and can be manipulated from the pan to the serving plate. Simple yet colorful visuals adequately represent the materials and processes that would be done in the kitchen, providing the perfect opportunity for adults to extend the story by carrying out the recipe with actual ingredients. VERDICT Recommended for most picture book/board book collections, this interactive and delightful adventure for the youngest chefs promotes parent/child interaction and cooperation and opens the door to an enriching conversation.Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY"This cleverly designed first book in the Cook in a Book series lets children help make pancakes, but there's no need to break out the aprons: all the cooking is accomplished by pulling tabs... Turning wheels... And flipping cardboard pancakes."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Rewiew *"Learn while having fun... Inspiring... This is not your average children's cook book. The bright colours are appealing and whilst children will need a bit of help at the cooking stage, everything else is up to them."—Smallish"Clever, charming, beautifully interactive and beautifully illustrated and designed, this is not only a treasure for little ones-it's also a fine addition to any divine-picture-book-addict's stash (the stash of this middle-aged woman included)."—Kids' Book Review"With help from sliders and spinners even the youngest sous-chefs can pretend to mix ingredients, pour batter, and dish up a yummy pancake... Real food may not be 'required,' but only the most unfeeling caregiver would fail to provide it after such an appetizing teaser."—Kirkus Reviews"The illustrations are simple and clean, which fit this book PERFECTLY!"—Let's Talk Picture Books"[A] fabulous board book."—Book Nerd Mommy"Stylish... With its simple graphic illustrations that resemble paintings by Frank Stella... The book itself is a perfect square (think Josef Albers), fun and colorful. The most satisfying part is when you get to pop the little cardboard pancake out of the page, turn it, and press it into the next page to complete the illustration of a short stack of pancakes."—NYT Book Review"Pancakes! is a wonderful introduction to cooking and can add a whole new dimension to imaginative play... It's fun, interactive and makes a great gift."—Where The Books Are"A safe and mess-free introduction to cooking!"—Right Start"Sometimes a novelty book comes along that transcends the "kid" category and provides fun and "Ooooh!' moments for readers of all ages. Pancakes! An Interactive Recipe Book offers just this kind of delicious excitement... Wonderfully conceived in its bold vibrant images and simple recitation of a pancake recipe... The brilliant interactive elements invite kids and adults alike to play with this book over and over."—Celebrate Picture Books"Recommended for any picture book/board book collection, this interactive and delightful adventure for the youngest chefs promotes parent/child interaction and cooperation and opens the door to an enriching conversation."—School Library Journal"Lotta Nieminen's interactive board book delights with sturdy tabs, wheels and flaps, an enjoyable change for the technology-obsessed toddlers of today."—ReadPlus"Cooking pancakes has never been so satisfying or so clean - although by following the recipe and method."—KidStyleFile"Here's a novelty book that encourages kids to interact with it... All via cunningly designed tabs nad clever book construction... If you'd like the opportunity to introduce your kids to top-notch art and graphic design from around the world, do take a look at Phaidon."—The Book Chook"Flippin' tasty... Learn to make pancakes with this interactive recipe book... [It] has novelty paper-engineered features that allow little hands to 'cook' by pulling tabs, turning wheels and popping pancakes straight out of the page."—Little London"This interactive and delightful adventure for the youngest chefs promotes parent/child interaction and cooperation and opens the door to an enriching conversation."—School Library Journal; Title: Pancakes!: An Interactive Recipe Book (Cook In A Book) | [
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29,096 | 13 | Toddler-PreSThis entry in the series uses sketches from Picasso's notebooks to teach animal recognition. The text includes facts about the creatures picturedthat flamingos stand on one leg, that camels' humps grow and shrink, that dogs and horses can learn to perform tricksplus a short, kid-friendly essay about the artist at the end. The single-line drawings are beautifully simple, but their subjects are instantly recognizable and will likely inspire more than one kid (or parent) to pick up a pencil."The third title in a lovely early-learning concept series presenting fine art, this beautiful little board book features Pablo Picasso's masterful and whimsical animal sketches. There's even an introduction to the artist, perfect for mini art-fans in the making."countryandtownhouse.co.uk"Even preschoolers can be fine art experts with this series... Discover animal recognition together through this arty, read aloud book. Journey through a landscape of beautiful line drawings with a fun storyline that brings pets and animals to life in the most accessible way."Smallish"A gorgeous addition to any baby bookshelf."BookTrust.org"Simultaneously simple and sophisticated... Older preschoolers learning to make their own representational drawings will be inspired."Kirkus Reviews"Groundbreaking... The single line drawings bring birds, bugs, rabbits, turtles and camels to life, and it's thick sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands to get a grip on."Absolutely Mama"Featured here are drawings of animals that show what a superb draughtsman [Picasso] was... His drawings serve here as a lively and attractive way to introduce children to different animals and how to recognise them... These fine sturdy books [...] will be useful 'look together' resources."Montessori International, May"An unusual book and my immediate impression was that it would be too simplistic for young children who, I felt, would not be able to connect with the subtleties of Picasso's drawings. However, my three-year-old granddaughter was fascinated by it, able to identify every animal and as a result much discussion ensued... The First Concepts with Fine Artists series is a rather delightful way to introduce children to world-renowned artists; the other books in the series look at Blue & Other Colours: with Henri Matisse and Squares & Other Shapes: with Josef Albers. I hope more are planned."Armadillo Magazine online"The single-line drawings are beautifully simple, but their subjects are instantly recognizable and will likely inspire more than one kid (or parent) to pick up a pencil."School Library Journal Online"A stunning board book in which the very young can learn about animals through art while adults can appreciate the artistic genius of Picasso and his beautiful use of line... This little book is a wonderful introduction to the famous artist."South Wales Evening Post"Perfect for adults and children to share with a read-aloud section about the artist."Early Years Childcare Magazine"A standout gift for babies, toddlers, and new parents."The Kid Should See This Gift Guide; Title: Birds & Other Animals with Pablo Picasso (First Concepts with Fine Artists series) | [
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29,097 | 2 | K-Gr 2Saltzberg's tribute to the lovability of a favorite book bounces in perfect rhythm. Benaglia's pen on paper, digitally colored illustrations tell their own whimsical story in delightful and unpredictable ways. The poem begins, "You can read this book to a hippo," and brightly colored children (red, blue, chartreuse) do just that. On the next page, they step off the hippo (with her impossibly small feet) into a floating bathtub just in time for the line, "You can read this book in the bath." As the right-facing page shows an island ahead ("If you read this book being tickled, I dare you not to laugh!"), we know that it will be the setting for the next set of lines. A little girl peeking around a tree in a corner shows up as the main character on the next page. The book they are reading, white with a red heart, is passed from page to page and enjoyed in many different ways. VERDICT Young children will memorize and recite the text; older children can extend its message by adding lines of their own. Teachers can introduce units on poetry or graphic design. Circulation guaranteed.Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter School, ProvidenceAs featured in The Sunday Times as 'Children's Book of the Week' and on Celebrate Picture Books"Whimsical and imaginative celebration of the physical book. Really lovely to read aloud, this comes with echoes of Dr Seuss."The Bookseller"Simple rhyme and retro style illustrations lead you through the tactile pages of this book. Think where you might read it, what you might share with it, how it will become your friend. Instill a love of reading."Angels &Urchins"Striking... Not just an irresistible celebration of books, but also an imaginative journey. [Hug This Book!] invites playfulness, reading upside down in the mirror, tickling, singing snoring, dancing and eating letters of the alphabet. It encourages making up stories and also involves the adult reader... The effect is to associate adventure, cosines, laughter, companionship and fun with reading, and with learning to read." The Sunday Times, Culture magazine"A funny tale that will go down well on Christmas morning, before the real feast begins." Absolutely Mama"This is a perfect read-aloud story for inquisitive toddlers and preschool children - one that they will turn to time and again."West Weekend (The West Australian)"An energetic, heartfelt, and humorous ode to the printed book and the attachment many of us all feel for our favorites."East Bay Express"Saltzberg's tribute to the lovability of a favorite book bounces in perfect rhythm. Benaglia's pen on paper, digitally colored illustrations tell their own whimsical story in delightful and unpredictable ways."School Library Journal"Hug This Book! is a feel good story just right for sharing with a kindergarten, preschool or junior primary class. Use this picture book as a springboard for art, a story starter and as an encouragement to read."ReadPlus"Hug This Book! won my heart instantly. I adore the idea of a book that invites kids to share the love that books and reading can bring." The Book Chook"Told with characteristic humour, Hug This Book! is a story that will have kids giggling and pondering the endless wonders of bookish friendship. After all, if a book is not a true friend, what is?"Kids' Book"Hug this Book!... celebrates the printed book and the special relationship young readers have to their favourites... Perfect for reading out loud and sure to be a bedtime favourite!"KidStyleFile"[R]emind[s] readers that books are to be revered and loved... Starring a bevy of children with different-colored faces (lime green, red, blue), the retro 1960s-style artwork lends a timeless appeal that harkens back to the Sesame Street and Dr. Seuss days of children's literature."Noozhawk"The perfect book to share... Sure to become a new favorite!"The Mailbox"Saltzberg's tribute to the lovability of a favorite book bounces in perfect rhythm. Benaglia's pen on paper, digitally colored illustrations tell their own whimsical story in delightful and unpredictable ways."School Library Journal"A paean to reading and to many opportunities gave to kids (and adults) to live, play and fun in parallel worlds."A Casa di Anna blogspot"For all book lovers, Hug This Book! is a fun, funny romp and will be a welcome, often-asked-for addition to a child's library."Celebrate Picture Books; Title: Hug This Book! | [
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29,098 | 13 | "Instantly engage the child from the very beginning... it is clear to see that they go far beyond the realms of everyday books; enlightening, inspiring and exciting children." Family Fun Guide on Herv TulletHerv Tullet (b. 1958) published his first book for children in 1994 and is now recognized as one of the world's most innovative children's authors. Known in France as 'the prince of preschool books', Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, inviting young minds to think imaginatively, independently and creatively. His titles include New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the 'Let's Play Games' series of board books for young children, published by Phaidon. He lives in Paris.; Title: Art Workshops for Children | [
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29,099 | 2 | 2017 Board Books Worth Noting, School Library Journal"Completely developmentally appropriate and fits with the pro-breast-feeding message most doctors advocate. All-around brilliant."—Kirkus STARRED Review"Daughter loved it, giggling and very happy. Then read it again. And again!" —Hollie McNish, acclaimed British poet, author"Tupera's board book is the kind of surprising, canny offering that makes you wonder how no one else did it first... Very well done, and something you don't see every day. Unless you do."—Booklist"What Does Baby Want is a large, round board book for the breastfeeding mother that hits the nail on the head - er, the nipple on the boob - for what babies actually want... celebrate[s] nursing with a straightforward, simple, and beautifully illustrated tribute to breastfeeding... Normalizing the breast in baby books is a huge leap forward for that segment of the publishing world." —Baby Center"My favorite book of the year: What Does Baby Want?... Because for many older siblings, this... is a daily reality. One they've undoubtedly never seen replicated in their literature before."—Betsy Bird @FuseEight"What an honest and breastfeeding-positive message!"—5 Minutes for Mom"You'll notice a distinctive difference about new board book What Does Baby Want? by Japanese design duo Tupera Tupera, which tells the story of a hungry baby and his breastfeeding mother. Perfect for reading aloud to nursing babies and their older siblings."—Baby London"At a time when breastfeeding in public can still court reproach, this is a joyful, cheeky, and candid expression of one of the most elemental ways that mothers nurture their children."—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review"An utterly fantastic little board book with an innovative 'round' design that plopped into our review pile, making us both giggle and 'awww' at the same time. A really lovely 'first book' for a new baby, as mums and dads settle into a routine and (hopefully) make reading aloud to their little ones a part of that too." —Read It Daddy"Entertaining ... a light hearted and extremely funny story about breast feeding. Highly appealing and playful... A great little gift for baby showers!" —South Wales Evening Post"Cut in an unusual circular shape, it tells the story of an unhappy baby and a mama trying to find out what he wants. Brilliantly illustrated, the book features a spread of a pair of boobs, which my children found hilarious, but it's so nice to see breastfeeding normalised in a baby book! It also has close-ups of the baby's face that babies will be instantly drawn to. A sweet gift for a new nursing mama and her little one." —BambinoGoodies.co.ukTupera Tupera is the award-winning Tokyo-based husband-and-wife design team of artists Tatsuya Kameyama and Atsuko Nakagawa. In addition to producing humorous, colourful, and highly original picture books and illustrations, they spread their talents across a wide variety of creative fields, including crafts, workshops, set design, animation, merchandise, and children's television. They have published over thirty children's books in Japan. This is their fifth book in English.; Title: What Does Baby Want? | [
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