THE HERO OF BARLETTA
illustrated by Dana Gustafson
1988 Carolrhoda Books (ISBN 0-87614-277-3) (pb 1992 Dell)
From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Teased by the other children because of his tremendous size, Nico saves the town against an invading army.
Picture Books and Early Readers by Donna Jo Napoli
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THE HERO OF BARLETTA illustrated by Dana Gustafson 1988 Carolrhoda Books (ISBN 0-87614-277-3) (pb 1992 Dell) |
From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Teased by the other children because of his tremendous size, Nico saves the town against an invading army.
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ALBERT illustrated by Jim LaMarche 2001 Harcourt (ISBN 0-15-201572-8) (pb 2005)
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From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: ... flawless prose… A magical marriage of art and text. |
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coauthored illustrated by Amy Walrod 2001 Simon& Schuster (ISBN 068983389X)
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:... a charming story of friendship, it also serves as an introduction to simple division. … humorous and realistic... |
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ROCKY THE CAT WHO BARKS coauthored illustrated by Tamara Petrosino 2002 Dutton (ISBN 0-525-46544-8) |
From BOOKLIST:...energetic story. Exaggerated facial expressions and body language are used to great effect, enabling preschoolers to "read" this delightful tale on their own. |
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FLAMINGO DREAM illustrated by Cathie Felstead 2002 Greenwillow (ISBN 0-688-16796-9)
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:... aesthetically appealing and emotionally affecting ...simple and straightforward... depicts the stages of grief in an accessible and age-appropriate manner. .... For readers of FLAMINGO DREAM, the following website is helpful for children and parents dealing with death: http://www.healing-stories.com |
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HOTEL JUNGLE coauthored illustrated by Kenneth J. Spengler 2004 Mondo Publishing (ISBN 1-59336-002-9) |
From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:... playful chaos ... fun-filled cartoons depict perfectly anthropomorphized animals... |
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PINK MAGIC illustrated by Chad Cameron 2005 Clarion Books (ISBN 0-618-15985-1)
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL:... a brother and sister who refreshingly exude a real warmth for one another. ... |
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BOBBY THE BOLD coauthored illustrated by Ard Hoyt 2006 Dial Books for Young Readers (ISBN 0-8037-2990-1) To see the ASL signs used in this book, visit this browser. |
From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: ... illustrations dance across the pages as Bobby swings and frolics. .. well-written ... about acceptance and being true to oneself ...should find a home on most library shelves |
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THE WISHING CLUB: A STORY ABOUT FRACTIONS (mathematics tale) illustrated by Anna Currey 2007 Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-7665-3)
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: ... realistic story about fractions. ... The mix of magic and math is irresistible. ... librarians will want the pleasure of reading it aloud and exploring the possibilities the author provides ...
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CORKSCREW COUNTS: A STORY ABOUT MULTIPLICATION (mathematics tale) coauthored illustrated by Anna Currey 2008 Henry Holt Books for Young Readers (ISBN 0-8050-7664-6)
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From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: . .. endearing creatures ...engaging cast of neighborhood children, messy party decorations, the pig dressed up in bows, and the parrot causing chaos |
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READY TO DREAM coauthored illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft 2009 Bloomsbury USA (ISBN 978-1-59990-049-0)
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From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: ... decorative dots and swirls of indigenous Australian art... A useful introduction to a radically different culture... |
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THE EARTH SHOOK: A PERSIAN TALE illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska 2009 Hyperion Books (ISBN 978-1-4231-0448-3)
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From MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW:... beautiful modern children's fable ... a mystical quest to discover, or to remember what it means to be human. ...unforgettable experience for all the children lucky enough to read or have it read to them. From KIRKUS: ...A gorgeous, discussion-provoking read-aloud. |
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HANDY STORIES TO READ AND SIGN coauthored illustrated by Maureen Klusza with accompanying DVD by Adrian Blue and Janiah Mitchell 2009 Gallaudet University Press (ISBN 978-1-56368-407-4) with accompanying DVD (ISBN 978-1-56368-433-3)
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Product description: ... a bilingual, fun approach to help beginning readers, deaf and hearing, improve their comprehension of both English and American Sign Language ... the perfect bilingual book for teaching children to read and sign. |
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MAMA MITI: WANGARI MAATHAI AND THE TREES OF KENYA illustrated by Kadir Nelson 2010 Simon & Schuster (ISBN 978-1-41693-505-6)
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From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:... breathtaking … a vivid portrait of the community from which Maathai's tree-planting mission grows. From KIRKUS: …. This is, in a word, stunning
Above is a photo of children in Cura Orphanage (outside Nairobi) in Kenya, reading MAMA MITI. The orphanage currently (as of 2011) cares for 50 children who have lost their parents to AIDS, providing safety, health, and a new family, full of hope. |
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THE CROSSING
illustrated by Jim Madsen 2011 Simon & Schuster (ISBN 978-1-4169-9474-9)rd
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From PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: ...poetic descriptions of the landscape and journey... a refreshing new angle ... From SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: ...the sights, sounds, and smells of his incredible journey...a beautiful, atmospheric narrative that explores the possibilities of that momentous expedition [Lewis and Clark]. From NEW YORK TIMES:..poetic text and lush artwork tell an evocative story... |
