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39,000 | 13 | CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 7.4 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artist... | [
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39,001 | 13 | Grade 1-5 This title offers clear, concise writing and large, bold, easy-to-follow instructions. Hart uses his typically simple shape-based, step-by-step methods to illustrate the large-headed denizens of the chibis genre. With just four wordless steps to a complete drawing, even young children will feel that they can ... | [
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39,002 | 6 | Grade 35An eye-catching cover showcases a few of these projects designed for indoor or outdoor play, and the book's lively design and layout, featuring bold colors and various fonts, will draw in young crafters. Opening chapters discuss where to find boxes of different sizes, what a basic tool kit consists of, how to u... | [
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39,003 | 13 | Christopher Hart is the acclaimed author of countless how-to-draw tutorials, including two best-selling art books in the U.S.A. - Manga Mania and Anime Mania. He sold nearly two million copies worldwide and has been translated in more that 17 languages. His book Manga Mania was chosen as one of three recipients of the ... | [
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39,004 | 13 | Christopher Hart has sold more than one million books worldwide, and is Watson-Guptills best-selling author. He lives in Connecticut.; Title: Christopher Hart's Animation Studio | [
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39,005 | 13 | Grade 1-5This title captures the essence of Expressionism with examples of work by renowned artists Munch, van Gogh, Kirchner, Kandinsky, de Kooning, and Pollock; illustrated step-by-step projects; a statement on the genre; a text that stimulates thinking by asking questions; and generous examples of student art. Proje... | [
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39,006 | 13 | Grade 3 UpManga is one of the fastest growing mediums in the United States. Young people are nuts about it. This instructional drawing book is on a beginner's level and does not go into great depth on how to develop characters visually, but it does give good fundamental tips. It starts with the eyes as they are the tel... | [
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39,007 | 13 | Grade 1-5Raimondo encourages children to look closely at, ask questions about, and thoroughly explore famous works of art. Six surrealists are each represented by one masterpiece (e.g., Salvador Dal by The Persistence of Memory, Max Ernst by The Couple,and Frida Kahlo by Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico a... | [
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39,008 | 6 | Grade 7 UpLike Knitgrrl (Watson-Guptill, 2005), this is an eye-catching introduction to the craft. Varied typeface and print color as well as a mix of excellent color photography and illustrations make this book fun to read and explore. Clear, step-by-step directions are extremely helpful for learning the basics. Each ... | [
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39,009 | 13 | Grade 1-4Two books that will appeal to fans of imported cartoons and collectible card games like Pokmon and Yu-Gi-Oh! The design of both is standard fare for how-to-draw bookseach page takes a character, then shows a step-by-step rendering starting with simple shapes and adding more detailed lines until the final figur... | [
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39,010 | 2 | Grade 6 Up–This makeup artist to the stars has created a glossy, how-to guide for teens. Using a diverse group of young women as her models, Mason transforms them using seven distinctive makeup looks: "classic," "cool," "sweet," "sporty," "retro," "glamorous," and "way-out-rageous." The colorful, well-composed ph... | [
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39,011 | 6 | Grade 7-10A lively, teen-friendly book with all the basics, plenty of additional information, and appealing color photos and illustrations. Some knitting experience would serve crafters well, although the introduction is encouraging to newcomers. Topics include reading a yarn label, colors, needles and other tools, rea... | [
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39,012 | 13 | Grade 3-6-Hart supplies simple instructions for creating the distinctive eyes, exaggerated expressions, and dramatic poses that characterize Japanese-style cartoon figures. Intending to get budding artists off on the right foot, he shows how each body part and posture begins with basic geometric shapes and then, rather... | [
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39,013 | 6 | The founder and editor of an online crochet magazine offers 15 patterns that will appeal to those new to crochet. Most of the projects are simple belts, scarves, pillows, and tiny bags. The crocheted washcloth probably won't attract many crafters, but the final project--a black beret with a red heart design--is appeali... | [
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39,014 | 6 | Kim Werker is the founder and creative director of www.crochetme.com, the online hipster-crochet magazine, and the editor of Interweave Crochet magazine. She lives in Vancouver.Cynthia Frenette illustrated Get Hooked and the books in the Teen Girls Gotta-Have-It series. She lives in Vancouver.; Title: Get Hooked Again:... | [
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39,015 | 13 | "Takes would-be artists from the first tentative pencil line to the completed drawing of such vehicles as a Corvette, a BMW motorcycle, and a Euclid dump truck." -- "Booklist. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.Lee J. Ames began his career at the Walt Disney Studios, working on films... | [
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39,016 | 6 | SHERRI HAAB is the bestselling author of The Art of Metal Clay, Designer Style Jewelry, and The Art of Resin. Her books for tweens include The Hip Handbag Book, Way to Crochet, and Dangles and Bangles. Her Incredible Clay Book and Nail Art each sold more than 1 million copies. In all, she has more than 2.5 million book... | [
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39,017 | 13 | CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 7.4 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artist... | [
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39,018 | 13 | Joyce Raimondo, the author ofImagine That!: Activities and Adventures in Surrealism, Picture This!: Activities and Adventures in Impressionism, andExpress Yourself!: Activities and Adventures in Expressionism, was the family programs coordinator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for eight years. She lives in New ... | [
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39,019 | 0 | 1965 Caldecott Honor Book, 1965 ALA Notable Book, New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Books --Awards and HonorsA lovely, alive book. --Publishers WeeklyA classic volume of nonsense verse with a real story cleverly hidden inside the illustrations, still in print after more than 30 years.; Title: Rain Makes Applesauce | [
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39,020 | 2 | Tomie dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of close to 250 books. Tomie was born in Connecticut and grew up there with his parents, brother, and two sisters. He loved reading and books from an early age and knew, when he was four, that he wanted to write and illust... | [
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39,021 | 0 | Treehorn is clearly shrinking, and his parents aren't the least bit interested. His mother is obsessed with whether or not her cake will rise. His father, at one point addressing a son who can barely see over the table, states blindly, "Nobody shrinks." Treehorn doesn't seem all that bothered that his clothes are hangi... | [
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39,022 | 1 | Janet Stevens's books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Association Notable Books, and she is also the illustrator of the popular Anansi books written by Eric A. Kimmel. She lives in Colorado.; Title: The Tortoise and the Hare: An Aesop Fable (Reading Rainbow ... | [
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39,023 | 11 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Tool Book | [
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39,024 | 4 | Gibbons's bright pictures and uncomplicated text explore the history of flight, from France's first passenger balloon ("It carried a duck, a rooster and a sheep, and they all landed safely") to today's space-shuttle missions. She mentions the various functions of different flying machines: planes that do crop dusting, ... | [
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39,025 | 14 | PreSchool-Grade 2 Gibbons continues her journey through the calendar year with Valentine's Day . The clear, colorful ink drawings are surrounded by frames decorated with small red hearts and bluebirds, while a short, simply written text describes Valentine's Day customs and historical origins. Several illustrations dep... | [
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39,026 | 0 | Grade 3 Up-- While this tale is retold in most adaptations of Arthurian legend, it is not readily available in a single, lavishly illustrated version such as this one. The story is of Gareth of Orkney, Gawaine's brother, who hides his identity to serve a year as a kitchen boy in King Arthur's court, and his quest to th... | [
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39,027 | 5 | Eric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with Anansi and the Talking Melon, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including Anansis Party Time, which was awarded Bank Street Colleges Best Childrens B... | [
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39,028 | 15 | Grade 1-3-- Gibbons' easily identifiable artistic style works well with her explanations of sometimes misunderstood weather-related terms. Drawings are appealing, attractively arranged, and closely matched to the textual information. Temperature, air pressure, moisture, and wind are broadly defined and illustrated. Eac... | [
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39,029 | 0 | Once again, and with great success, Harvey mines the grandmother lode as she did in My Prairie Year (Holiday , 1986). Two days before Christmas, Elenore Plaisted's father goes out to find a tree and does not return. On Christmas morning, Mother leads the children out into the deep snow to chop down a cottonwood. Just a... | [
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39,030 | 5 | "A book that revitalizes the story and that will satisfy both children and adults."Booklist "Hyman is a story artist."American Library Association "The book is aesthetically a visual feast."Language Arts "The pictures are loaded with details to entrance the eye and the characters are portrayed with warmth and charm."Ch... | [
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39,031 | 1 | Grade 3-5-- Two kittens adopted by two children must learn the ways of humans. They hear the children arguing over possessions ("Is not!. . .Is too!) and think they are playing a game called "Snot Stew." When the kittens begin to play the game, however, they find that it can lead to hurt feelings, animosity, and danger... | [
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39,032 | 15 | Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children.He's been published for over 40 years and has written and/or illustrated nearly 250 books, including Strega Nona, 26 Fairmount Avenue,The Art Lesson, and Christmas Remembered. Over 15 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.; Ti... | [
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39,033 | 11 | As readers quickly comprehend, building a house is a complex project requiring the cooperative efforts of many people. With her usual skill, Gibbons makes the process easy to understand. Beginning with the architect who draws the plans, readers meet the surveyors, equipment operators, carpenters, plumbers, and other pe... | [
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39,034 | 2 | Polly M. Robertus lives in Austin, Texas, with her three children. The Dog Who Had Kittens is her first children's book, but she has had several stories published in Cricket, the Magazine for Children. Janet Stevenss books have won many awards, including a Caldecott Honor. Her books have been named American Library Ass... | [
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39,035 | 2 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-- A simple introduction to how plants reproduce, discussing pollination, seed dispersal, and growth from seed to plant. The section on pollination, covered in detail in the illustrations, is very clear. A simple project--how to grow a bean plant--is included. A final page gives odd and unusual fact... | [
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39,036 | 17 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-- A crisply written biography enhanced by realistic watercolors. Key events are highlighted, from Roosevelt's early childhood to her role as representative to the United Nations. A list of important dates is included. The few flaws are worth noting. The sentence, "Eleanor's mother was beautiful, bu... | [
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39,037 | 1 | In Bear and Mrs. Duck (1988), the appealingly childlike toy reluctantly made friends with a new babysitter; by now, Mrs. Duck is an old friend. Nora has warned Bear not to investigate the wrapped gifts while she's out shopping, but a long time in her closet during a game of hide-and-seek provides an irresistible tempta... | [
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39,038 | 11 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Farming | [
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39,039 | 14 | In this splendid retelling of a traditional Swedish folktale, an outcast family stops one day at a cloister to admire the abbot's private garden. Robber Mother tells the abbot of a far more glorious garden she knows of deep in the forest, one that blooms each Christmas Eve in remembrance of the Christ Child. The abbot ... | [
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39,040 | 18 | Grade 2-4-- This entry in Adler's biography series gives a well-written, straightforward account of Franklin's life, taking readers through the important milestones and accomplishments. The Wallners' full-color, softly painted illustrations are well executed and add informative details to the text. None of Franklin's l... | [
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39,041 | 2 | The author introduces a little-known archeological wonder: the ancient village of Skara Brae. In 1850, a storm blew across the Orkney Islands north of Scotland, exposing a small part of a primitive village. Over the next 125 years, the settlement was uncovered piece by piece and preserved. Skara Brae was first settled ... | [
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39,042 | 0 | Petook the rooster is very happyhe and Martha the hen have just become the proud parents of 12 of the yellowest, fluffiest, brightest-eyed chicks ever born. When he learns that a boy is walking through the garden toward Martha and the chicks, Petook frantically runs to protect his family. He need not have worried; the ... | [
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39,043 | 18 | "Straightforward and informative, the brief text moves easily.... This book is an excellent resource for a first or second grade classroom or library use." --The New York Times"Facts and personality are expertly mixed...." --School Library JournalDavid A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, includin... | [
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39,044 | 2 | The title of this book, created by a woman with an adopted Korean daughter, telegraphs its message loud and clear. The simple, direct text paired with serviceable if uninspired artwork sketches the story of a family composed of Caucasian parents, their two adopted Korean daughters and their dog. Told in the voice of th... | [
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39,045 | 3 | Against abundant white backgrounds, bold illustrations portray the characters and goofy activity of the popular folk song. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly | [
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39,046 | 1 | Despite her yellow feathers, the personable Pauline is a hen of a different color--a sensitive fowl unable to "concentrate in all the confusion" of the henhouse. Her eggs, when they do appear, are of assorted vivid designs and colors, influenced by the objects she has just seen. Mrs. Pennywort, the farm's owner, senses... | [
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39,047 | 7 | Reviewers called this middle-grade ghost story by state-award favourite Betty Ren Wright "convincing" and "terrifying."Betty Ren Wright (1927–2013) was the distinguished author of many award-winning books for young readers, including Christina’s Ghost. In addition to her middle-grade mysteries, Wright also ... | [
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39,048 | 11 | Tomie dePaola's many beloved books have enchanted generations of children around the world. His numerous awards include a Caldecott Honor Award, a Newbery Honor Award and a New Hampshire Governor's Arts Award of Living Treasure. He lives in New Hampshire.; Title: Fin M'Coul: The Giant of Knockmany Hill | [
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39,049 | 1 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Monarch Butterfly | [
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39,050 | 18 | Grade 2-4-- Chronicling the life of a famous person such as Owens in approximately 25 pages, some with no text and the others with only a short paragraph or two, is a formidable task. Adler does as well as can be expected with these limitations. The portrait presented, although brief, is accurate and touches on the maj... | [
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39,051 | 0 | Run, run, as fast as you can and catch this version of the gingerbread man! Eric A. Kimmel is an education professor who has become one of the most respected retellers of traditional folk tales in the United States. In addition to The Gingerbread Man, his successes include the series of Anansi folk tales and Hershel an... | [
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39,052 | 0 | Grade 1-4?Biblical references to the mother of Jesus are actually quite scanty, and dePaola has woven some appropriate legends concerning her childhood, her betrothal to Joseph, and her dormition with a graceful, simple rendition of the pertinent scriptural passages (based upon The New English Bible) to round out the s... | [
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39,053 | 11 | Rounds's pedestrian retelling of the familiar Norwegian folk tale about the billy goats who trick a mean troll lacks the verve and vitality that has made the story a favorite of kids around the world. Reminiscent of children's crayon drawings, the illustrations--set against ample white backgrounds--feature a yellow sun... | [
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39,054 | 5 | Sure to delight the picture book crowd.Kirkus ReviewsEric A. Kimmel, having loved traditional stories since he was a child, has written, retold, and adapted folktales and legends from around the world. Along with Anansi and the Talking Melon, Kimmel has written four other Anansi titles, including Anansis Party Time, wh... | [
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39,055 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 2 --This clear, simply-written explanation of the religious aspect of Easter is suitable for young children. Jesus' life and death are treated briefly but with enough detail to provide an excellent basic introduction to the subject. The crucifixion is shown from afar to soften its cruelty, and afterward... | [
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39,056 | 0 | The duo that created Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins reunites for this Robert Bly-inspired retelling of a tale from the Brothers Grimm. A prince named Walter frees the wild man Iron John, caged by Walter's royal father, and joins him in the woods. There Walter grows to manhood, but when he fails the task set him by th... | [
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39,057 | 11 | Loreen Leedy has written and illustrated more than thirty books for children. Her innovative books include Seeing Symmetry, which The Horn Book called "excellent," and The Great Graph Contest, which School Library Journal called "exciting and energetic" in a starred review. She lives in Florida.; Title: The Furry News:... | [
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39,058 | 0 | Petit Jean, humble but clever, appears to have won the kingdom-wide contest for the princess's hand. But the dishonest king, intending to renege on his promise, sets the lad an additional, seemingly impossible task. In order to secure his nuptials, Jean must care for 10,000 rabbits for four days without losing a one--a... | [
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39,059 | 5 | Bernal, a poor but resourceful cavalier from Seville, is forbidden to court his lover, Florinda, because his only possession is a field swarming with grasshoppers: her money-grubbing father, the mayor, is immovable on the subject. Bernal vows to make his fortune from those grasshoppers, and he does just that, trading a... | [
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39,060 | 12 | Snow White meets Ali Baba in this adaptation of a North African fairy tale. The heroine, Rimonah (the name means "pomegranate"), has skin as dark as a pomegranate, eyes bright as pomegranate seeds and a voice sweet as pomegranate juice. Her fate is much like Snow White's, except that she finds refuge with bedouins, not... | [
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39,061 | 2 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Spiders | [
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39,062 | 2 | In this well-meaning but lackluster attempt to interest kids in geography, Mr. Quark and his class, a gaggle of robotlike aliens, visit the earth in a flying saucer. They get an overview from afar, and then a tour of all the continents as Mr. Quark spews forth a torrent of traditional geograph-facts: "The climate is ho... | [
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39,063 | 11 | David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family. John Wallner has illustrated dozens of books for childr... | [
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39,064 | 11 | Kindergarten-Grade 3. When Coyote swipes a blanket, thus angering the spirit of the desert, he is pursued by a rock on a rampage. This traditional trickster tale features a scraggly, scruffy yet lovable character, a narrative that will roll right off storytellers' tongues, and hilarious pictures of boastful animals try... | [
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39,065 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 2-- Distinguished full-color photographs and bold, simple text take beginning readers and a class pet on a mysterious journey over rulers, erasers, piano keys, and other common sites of a typical elementary school. Mouse Views is similar in concept to the popular "Look Again" books by Tana Hoban (Greenw... | [
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39,066 | 18 | Kindergarten-Grade 3-Very much in the style, size, and format of David Adler's "Picture Book Biographies" (Holiday), which she and her husband illustrated, Wallner now goes solo to tell Betsy Ross's story. She weaves facts that are known about the woman's life into the straightforward narrative. Naive folk-art painting... | [
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39,067 | 18 | "Will awaken children's interest." --School Library JournalDavid A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and fami... | [
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39,068 | 18 | David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is the author of nearly 200 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book of..." series, and several acclaimed works about the Holocaust for young readers. Adler was born in New York City, New York. He graduated from Queens C... | [
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39,069 | 1 | This equally likable and informative encore to Dragonflies and Eagles introduces children to the real Rudolphs of the world. The Santa connection guarantees some built-in interest, and the Bernhards energetically fan this spark. Each page is dynamic and pleasingly unique. Durga Bernhard's gouaches incorporate folk elem... | [
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39,070 | 18 | Grade 2-5-An attractive picture-book presentation of the highlights of Lewis and Clark's exploratory expedition through the territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The text reads like a fictional adventure story, but sticks to the facts as it summarizes the major events of the dangerous journey. Many details are ... | [
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39,071 | 5 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-Another of Kimmel's retellings of the fabled African spider and his escapades, joining Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock (1990) and Anansi Goes Fishing (1992, both Holiday). In this tale, lazy Anansi eats his way into Elephant's melon but is then too bloated to crawl out. The always sneaky spider de... | [
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39,072 | 12 | Grade 3-4?A funny introduction to basic multiplication, with witches, cats, and monsters demonstrating the consequences of multiplying numbers from 0 to 5. The illustrations are done in muted, autumnal tones of black, blue, orange, and mustard, and arranged in a comic-strip format. The text is all in dialogue balloons,... | [
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39,073 | 1 | With the same clever and amusing chic of The Easter Egg Farm, Auch here zeroes in on the girls in the henhouse for another snappy tale. Aspiring to be the first hen ballerina, Poulette "did warm-up stretches and dreamed of stardom." In spite of the clucking of well-meaning friends, she contemplates joining forces with ... | [
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39,074 | 2 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Frogs | [
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39,075 | 11 | The focus of these handsomely illustrated titles in the First Americans series is on the history, beliefs and daily life of the Sioux and the Navajos during the 18th century in, respectively, the northern Plains and the open expanses of what is now New Mexico and Arizona. Necessarily simplifying the tribes' stories for... | [
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39,076 | 0 | In a sterling picture-book adaptation of a literary classic, Hodges (The Hero of Bremen) and Root (Boots and His Brothers) dextrously retell the first part of Gulliver's Travels. Gulliver's shipwreck, his capture by Lilliputians, his role in the war with Blefuscu (over which end of a boiled egg one should open) and his... | [
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39,077 | 0 | Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children. He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the N... | [
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39,078 | 17 | Grade 1-3-In another fine addition to the series, Adler tells the story of Patrick Henry from his childhood on a tobacco plantation through his career as a lawyer, politician, and governor of Virginia. The author skillfully integrates quotations from primary sources into the narrative. There is no fictionalizing of tho... | [
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39,079 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 3 Aesthetically and emotionally, this book will please the children who read it. Gibbons' typical colorful art makes the large prehistoric animals appear non-threatening, and they certainly will not generate any nightmares. Scientifically, there are some carps. The first page shows the last of the dinos... | [] | Validation |
39,080 | 15 | Grade 1-3-A quick tour of the solar system from the author of Blast Off to Earth! (Holiday, 1992). Six young, ethnically diverse tourists, led by a robot named Dr. Quasar, travel to each planet in succession, and send their impressions back home on postcards addressed to appropriate towns-Sun Valley, Idaho (from the su... | [
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39,081 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 3?Heavy-lidded, frowning, seamed, and baggy-eyed, the mournful Moses on the cover of Fisher's book looks like he has already foreseen how ineffectual the stone tablets at his fingertips will be. Admittedly, he's been through a lot, what with intransigent Egyptians and backsliding Israelites. His God ... | [
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39,082 | 0 | Dr. Short is a division director at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) in Washington, D.C. She has worked as a teacher, trainer, researcher, and curriculum/materials developer. Her work at CAL has concentrated on the integration of language learning with content-area instruction. Through several national projects... | [
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39,083 | 2 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: Emergency! | [
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39,084 | 2 | Grade 4-6-Ryan looks forward to being at the top of the elementary school ladder as a sixth grader, but a family move leaves him facing life at the bottom of the middle-school ranks instead. As an experienced basketball player, he hopes to win acceptance through sports, but his new friend Gordon convinces him that succ... | [
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39,085 | 11 | Tomie dePaola (pronounced Tommy da-POW-la) is best known for his books for children. He's been published for 40 years and has written and/or illustrated over 200 books, including 26 Fairmount Avenue, Strega Nona, and Meet the Barkers. Tomie dePaola and his work have been recognized with the Caldecott Honor Award, the N... | [
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39,086 | 0 | DePaola's retelling of the story of St. Christopher may be the artist's "most distinctive work to date," said PW in a starred review. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Christopher: The Holy Giant | [
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39,087 | 15 | Grade 1-3-- Illustrated in bright, clear watercolors accented with pastels, this picture-book introduction could be used by beginning readers or as a read-aloud. The text is excellent, beginning with the fact that whales are air-breathing, warm-blooded mammals, and then outlining their variation in size and evolutionar... | [
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39,088 | 11 | Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.; Title: St. Patrick's Day | [
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39,089 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-Gibbons uses brief declarative sentences to describe the sun and each planet of the solar system in succession, introducing concepts such as a day, a year, orbit, and rotation. Her paintings sometimes tread the edge of oversimplicity; in a demonstration of day and night, there is almost no contrast... | [
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39,090 | 18 | David A. Adler has written more than a hundred books for children, including his well-known Picture Book Biography series. A former teacher, he lives with his family in New York State. Visit him on the web at www.davidaadler.com. Samuel Byrd is a painter, muralist, and the illustrator of Dancing with the Indians, A Pic... | [
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39,091 | 11 | Grade 2-4?Broad in scope, yet brief on details, this picture book begins with the Cherokee creation story and goes on to cover traditional life, colonial battles, loss of land, the Trail of Tears, and circumstances for the Oklahoma and North Carolina bands in the nearly two centuries since removal. The different roles ... | [
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39,092 | 2 | Loreen Leedy has written and illustrated more than thirty books for children. Her innovative books include Seeing Symmetry, which The Horn Book called "excellent," and The Great Graph Contest, which School Library Journal called "exciting and energetic" in a starred review. She lives in Florida.; Title: The Edible Pyra... | [
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39,093 | 2 | Gr 1-3--Gibbons briefly describes the formation and characteristics of deserts around the world. Average-quality full- color illustrations depict the flora and fauna that thrive in this harsh environment, but no distinction is made between the plants and animals found in the American West and those of the other desert ... | [
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39,094 | 18 | Grade 2-4-- As with his previous picture-book biographies, Adler presents a brief, clearly written text that provides basic information about his subject in an appealing format. He mentions that Kennedy was not a good student during his early school days and that as a young senator, women came to the senate just to wat... | [
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39,095 | 6 | Grade 3-5. A delightful array of math problems that stimulate and challenge children to use critical thinking skills to determine solutions?and they're fun. Adler's puzzles require clear reasoning more than sophisticated mathematics know-how or scratch paper. One example: two mothers and two daughters are walking in th... | [
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39,096 | 11 | Grade 4-6?The authors have constructed their text around an actual classroom diary kept by American children of Japanese ancestry, unfairly and unconstitutionally remanded to prison camp during World War II. Selections of entries made by a third-grade class cover the period from March 8 to August 12, 1943. Under each d... | [
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39,097 | 2 | This book could easily be titled Little Women: The Prequel, as it recasts young Louisa May Alcott and her family as virtual counterparts to the main characters from that classic novel. Though too poor to buy presents, the Alcott girls give up their Christmas feast, complete with goose (Bronson Alcott was famously veget... | [
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39,098 | 18 | David A. Adler was born in New York City and received his B.A. from Queens College in New York City in 1968. He has been the senior editor of books for young readers at a publishing house. He is the author of more than 160 books for young readers.; Title: A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale (Picture Book Biography) | [
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