Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Big Surprise for Little Card
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Candlewick Press,U.S. A Child of Books
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£16.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Scribbles Sorrows and Russet Leather Boots The
Book SynopsisInsightful, exciting, and deeply moving, Liz Rosenberg’s distinctive portrait of the author of Little Women reveals some of her life’s more complex and daring aspects. Moody and restless, teenage Louisa longed for freedom. Faced with the expectations of her loving but hapless family, the Alcotts, and of nineteenth-century New England society, Louisa struggled to find her place. On long meandering runs through the woods behind Orchard House, she thought about a future where she could write and think and dream. Undaunted by periods of abject poverty and enriched by friendships with some of the greatest minds of her time and place, she was determined to have this future, no matter the cost. Drawing on the surviving journals and letters of Louisa and her family and friends, author and poet Liz Rosenberg reunites Louisa May Alcott with her most ardent readers. In this warm and sometimes heartbreaking biography, Rosenberg delves deep into the oftenti
£19.20
Candlewick Press,U.S. Houndsley and Catina at the Library
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Candlewick Press (MA) Were Going on a Bear Hunt My Explorers Journal
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Candlewick Press,U.S. Popup Shakespeare
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£17.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Baabwaa and Wooliam
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Dickens
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Dickens, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.From the Artful Dodger to Miss Havisham to Scrooge, Charles Dickens brought some of our favorite fictional characters to life. But what inspired him? Who was the man behind the pen? Michael Rosen’s chatty and engaging narrative helps answer these questions and explores the world of Dickens and four of his best-loved books: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
£12.74
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Dickens
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Dickens, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.From the Artful Dodger to Miss Havisham to Scrooge, Charles Dickens brought some of our favorite fictional characters to life. But what inspired him? Who was the man behind the pen? Michael Rosen’s chatty and engaging narrative helps answer these questions and explores the world of Dickens and four of his best-loved books: A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Great Expectations.
£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Shakespeare
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Shakespeare, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.More than four hundred years after William Shakespeare’s death, his name is known in every corner of the world. Why? Celebrated poet, critic, and Shakespeare enthusiast Michael Rosen answers that question with humor, knowledge, and appreciation, offering a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare’s life, his London, and four of his plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest.
£12.74
Candlewick Press,U.S. Whats So Special About Shakespeare
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen’s lively exploration of Shakespeare, reissued in an accessible new format for young middle-grade readers.More than four hundred years after William Shakespeare’s death, his name is known in every corner of the world. Why? Celebrated poet, critic, and Shakespeare enthusiast Michael Rosen answers that question with humor, knowledge, and appreciation, offering a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare’s life, his London, and four of his plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, King Lear, and The Tempest.
£6.64
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Hate Picture Books
Book SynopsisThe 10th anniversary of the humorous children''s read-aloud story that celebrates (and lightly pokes fun at) many of the classic children''s story books we know and lovenow with bonus content. Max hates his picture books. His room never turns into a forest or a boat, or anything wild! Green ham tastes BAD! Drawing on the walls with a purple crayon lands him in trouble. Nope, every last book has to go in the trash. But wait. What about the one where the little bird returned safely to its nest? That book was the best. And the one with the flying snowman? Or the big stack of turtles? Also good. Just then, Max learns how invaluable the power of magic and his own imagination is, and has a BIG change of heart. Now go away, so Max can read his picture books! Join writer and illustrator Timothy Young as he masterfully blends humor and irreverence, poking fun at, and celebrating, the classics of childrTrade ReviewI HATE Picture Books! is the perfect for kids ready to leave their picture books behind and begin reading early readers. It will help them see, as the young boy saw, that tossing your picture books means getting rid of irreplaceable imagination and creativity. The pages are thick so young fingers will not easily tear a page. The young boy is called Max on the book jacket, but in the story his name is never mentioned, so he can be anyone, including the reader. -- Kids Lit ReviewsI love, love, love, this book! It has humor. It has tons of references to beloved picture books. It has illustrations of many, many well-known picture book covers. And best of all, it has Picture Book Love. Yay! -- Frog On A (B)LogThe illustrations amazingly resemble the original picture books. The reader (child or adult) is taken on a wonderful journey through the books they read as young children. In his tribute to the world of children's picture books, Timothy Young has created a new picture book gem. -- The Late Bloomer's Book BlogFunny books for children should also be funny for the adults who read them to their younglings, and I found myself snorting with laughter at Max's plight and of course loving the various (well mannered and well meant) digs at some of the most beloved picture books on the planet. For Charlotte, as well as giggling at naughty Max, there was the bonus of spotting subtly drawn and identifiable covers to the very books she's had read to her over the years (including much excitement at spotting a certain book cover featuring a boy and a robot. Aw, you know the one we mean!) -- Read It Daddy
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Book That Kibo Wrote
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Colorful Mondays
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William B Eerdmans Publishing Co The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent
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Albert Whitman & Company The Horseback Librarians
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Scarecrow Press John Marsden
Book SynopsisA master storyteller, John Marsden is Australia''s best known writer for young adults. Marsden first found success with the publication of So Much To Tell You. Since then he has gone on to publish many popular and well-recognized titles, including those in the Tomorrow Series and The Ellie Chronicles. In his books, Marsden explores adolescents caught in a world of opposites, of innocence and guilt, idealism and realism, and joy and despair.Marsden''s world view and his faith in adolescents serve as the backdrop for John Noell Moore''s critical readings of Marsden''s major novels. In John Marsden: Darkness, Shadow, and Light, Moore investigates the full spectrum of Marsden''s work, beginning with the author''s life as a teacher and writer. Throughout the book, Moore weaves together Marsden''s recurring themes, chief among them writing and storytelling as ways of constructing identity in the transition from childhood to adulthood and the ability of young adults to endure hardships and ov
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Scarecrow Press Disabilities and Disorders in Literature for
Book SynopsisOne in every five Americans lives with at least one disability or disorder, including both the obvious, such as those requiring the use of a wheelchair, and the less evident ones, such as eating disorders or Asperger''s syndrome. Those responsible for teaching disabled students and providing services and support for them need ready access to reliable and up-to-date resources. Disabilities and Disorders in Literature for Youth: A Selective Annotated Bibliography for K-12 identifies almost 1,000 resources to help educators, professionals, parents, siblings, guardians, and students understand the various disabilities and disorders faced by children today. This bibliography consists of four major headingsEmotional, Learning, Physical, and Multiple Disabilitieswhich are further categorized into works of fiction and nonfiction. Annotations provide a complete bibliographical description of the entries, and each entry is identified with the grade levels for which it is best suited and resourTrade ReviewThis is a valuable, useful resource. * American Reference Books Annual *The twelfth volume in Scarecrow’s Literature for Youth series identifies approximately 1,000 resources to help educators, parents, siblings, and students address the challenges faced by one in every five Americans. The first four of nine chapters each focus on one major area of disabilities/disorders—“Emotional,” “Learning,” “Physical,” and “Multiple”—divided into fiction and nonfiction works. Each numbered entry includes an annotation complete with bibliographical descriptions, grade-level appropriateness, and awards. The remaining five chapters cover “General Reference Resources,” “Educators/Parents/Professional Resources,” “Media Resources,” “Internet Resources,” and “Journals/Magazines.” The appendixes list awards and disability-related events. Multiple indexes allow a variety of approaches to the book’s content. This title will provide one-stop shopping for school and young adult librarians seeking to build their collections on this topic. * Booklist, June 2010 *The scope of this book is broad and the subject matter is important in the world in which we live. As stated in the introduction, 'One in five Americans currently lives with at least one disability or disorder.' This text takes on the task of selecting and describing books for children that include characters with emotional, cognitive, and physical disabilities, ranging from low-incidence disabilities such as visual impairments to high-incidence disorders such as ADHD. Hundreds of books, both fiction and nonfiction, are included in each chapter. Each entry includes the title, author, publisher, year of publication, ISBN, and grade level, as well as a short annotation. While the lists are extensive, there does not seem to be a systematic method of selection for inclusion. The publication dates are primarily in the 2000s; however some books were published in the '80s and '90s and a few were published even earlier. No attempt is made to analyze how they compare or how they deal with the disability or disorder included within. Chapters six through nine include information on other media representations of disability, including journals, magazines, internet sources, DVDs, and professional resources. * School Library Journal *The book features several useful indexes for author, title, series, illustrator, and subject. The index for grade level is very handy for educators. This must-have book is a great resource for readers’ advisory, and it is also invaluable for parents and educators. * VOYA, April 2010 *
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Rlpg/Galleys Campbells Scoop
Book SynopsisAt the request of her many fans, Patty Campbell, editor of the Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature series, has selected some of her best essays, articles, columns, and speeches in Campbell''s Scoop. These pieces define the boundaries between children''s and adult literature and review the trends, censorship, problems, and glories of the genre. Other essays reflect on some concerns and interests of young adult literature as it has matured: the verse novel, ambivalent endings, violence, the sometimes dubious value of awards and honor lists, the graphic novel, and the difficulties of the genre''s recent overwhelming success. A section titled Inside ALA looks at the author''s many years of service to that organization with, among other pieces, a firsthand look at the Best Books committee at work and a report of her attempt to unite booksellers and librarians in common cause.Many of these selections show the idiosyncratic wit and passion that have made Campbell''s column a favorite Trade ReviewOne of the foremost authorities in the field has compiled her essays, articles, and major speeches into one convenient and comprehensive work. Campbell was on the forefront during the 'coming of age' of young-adult literature and young adult services. Her essays encompass a variety of subjects, including the history of the literature, her experiences as editor of the Twayne series, and her work with ALA and ALAN. Campbell's writings provide a glimpse into the inner circle of publishing for teens, library organizations, and many prominent literary publications dedicated to the literature. Her perspective after 40 years in the field is fascinating, funny, and enlightening. The text is organized effectively with multiple indexes including author, title, and subject. This is an enjoyable read for long-time librarians and an eye-opener for those newer to the profession. * School Library Journal *This resource represents the accumulated wisdom of a veteran librarian, author, speakers, critic, and young pioneer of young adult services. Campbell's Scoop is a solidly useful professional title that weighs in on a diversity of topics. [It] is timeless….the information will not become dated and breadth of the articles makes the collection relevant to a wide audience. Readers…will be rewarded with a fascinating glimpse into the thoughts and observations of a veteran. * VOYA *
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Scarecrow Press Chris Crutcher
Book SynopsisChris Crutcher is a literary icon in the field of young adult literature. With his first book, Running Loose published in 1983, Crutcher established a reputation for giving young adults a voice in realistic fiction. Since then, Crutcher has written a number of books with spot-on depictions of young adults growing through hard times, including Ironman, Whale Talk, Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, and Stotan! In Chris Crutcher: A Stotan for Young Adults, Bryan Gillis and Pam B. Cole examine the life, career, and works of this young adult advocate. This volume opens with a never-before-published comprehensive portrait of the author's life, gleaned from numerous conversations with Crutcher. The authors explore Crutcher's childhood, his adolescent years, his life as an adult, and his career as a family counselor and examine how those experiences became fodder for his stories. The authors also discuss Crutcher's encounters with censorship and his philosophical stance. Gillis and Cole also anaTrade ReviewThis book will be a valuable addition to the current scholarship on young adult literature and will be useful in high school libraries where both students and teachers can access it. * American Reference Books Annual *Through personal communication and interviews with the author, this book explores Crutcher’s life, career, and selected works. ... Fans of Crutcher will enjoy the conversational anecdotes provided by the author throughout the first two chapters that tell of his life and experiences. * VOYA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Chronology Introduction Chapter 1: The Person Chapter 2: Crutcher and Censorship Chapter 3: Running Loose (1983) Chapter 4: Stotan! (1986) Chapter 5: The Crazy Horse Electric Game (1987) Chapter 6: Chinese Handcuffs (1989) Chapter 7: Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes (1993) Chapter 8: Ironman (1995) Chapter 9: Whale Talk (2001) Chapter 10: The Sledding Hill (2005) Chapter 11: Deadline (2007) Chapter 12: Period.8 (2012) Chapter 13: Athletic Shorts (1991) Chapter 14: Angry Management (2009) Appendix: Awards Bibliography Index About the Authors
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Scarecrow Press Portrait of the Artist as a Young Adult
Book SynopsisThis book looks at literature that features young adults who either identify themselves as artists or use the arts in very intentional ways to help create a sense of self in their adolescent lives. The authors examine a number of books featuring teens who engage in music, poetry, painting, and various other means of artistic expression.Trade ReviewStover . . . and Zitlow . . . bring their considerable knowledge and experience to this work, defining 'artist' broadly and exploring the characteristics of the literature as well as the possibilities for the study of it. This is not a reference work; rather it provides insightful essays on the development of an identity as an artist in young adults in various works, common themes in these works, and the role of adults in young adult artists’ lives. The essays use works to explain the authors’ ideas about young adult literature, going into considerable depth about the titles discussed. The appendixes include an annotated bibliography of young adult books about the arts and a chapter on the use of the arts in pedagogy. This work is highly recommended for professional collections in school libraries and in academic libraries that support teacher preparation programs. * American Reference Books Annual *This work examines literature in which young adults are influenced by the arts. It discusses the connection between the arts and a teen’s developing self, and explores whether art assists in dealing with loss, grief, and healing, and how the arts are used to explore identity. Artists in the considered literature are comprised of painters, photographers, dancers, composers, and musicians. In the young adult novels analyzed here, characters are shown to exude strength and positivity through art. Storylines dealing with the arts teach young adults how to deal with traumatic circumstances. People in the lives of artists—friends, teachers, parents, mentors—can be strong role models or a negative influence. The literature shows how art can be a lifeline to flourish, escape, or withdraw from a dismal life experience. The influence of friendships on an individual’s art can result in collaborative projects, the grounding of artist expression, and a supportive environment. The authors delve into the use of art in literature to explore romance and gender roles. They discuss how visual art in young adult literature gives insight and feelings to the characters. Appendices list all novels discussed as well as specific strategies for using the arts in the classroom. This work is a good source for reader’s advisory for teachers and librarians working with young artists. It has good insight into the novels discussed and the analyses are interesting. . . .overall this is an excellent representation of books to recommend to youth of the arts. * VOYA *Stover and Zitlow are well known for their expertise in young adult fiction, particularly for their affiliation with the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents, the adolescent arm of the National Council of Teachers of English. In this volume, part of the 'Scarecrow Studies in Young Adult Literature' series, which addresses the needs of adolescents who are gifted in the arts, the authors have expanded on an earlier journal article on the same topic. A primary focus of the book is to suggest a variety of young adult literature that could aid young artists in establishing their identities within the confusion of adolescence. Included in the book are detailed explications organized by art form and insights from authors who write for such students. The book . . . provide[s] a thorough annotated bibliography. . . .Summing Up: Recommended. Professional collections. * CHOICE *Even in the middle of implementing new science and math initiatives, educators are realizing the importance of creativity and the arts. As teenagers form their individual identities, they look for information to validate their life choices. This book examines YA literature that addresses teens’ issues as young artists. Both authors are education professors and authors of YA literature criticism. Unlike many other thematic YA literature books, this one provides long essays about different aspects of the arts, grounded in analysis of selected YA novels on the topic. Each novel discussion ranges from a paragraph to three pages. Chapters address identity formation, the use of art to deal with loss and adversity, art and relationships, and art literature. . . .Appendix A consists of an annotated bibliography of YA books about the arts, categorized by type of art. Appendix B suggests strategies to incorporate arts into the classroom. Two more bibliographies conclude the volume: cited YA books and cited secondary sources. Altogether, about 100 YA titles are discussed. . . .An index by author, title, and subject is also provided. The writing tone is professional and takes its time to develop each point. . . .[T]he essays provide some thoughtful discussions about the emotional side of art, and this specialty title is recommended for those who work with young adults. * Booklist *[T]he authors' recommendations–including using music 'to set the scene [or] capture the tone of the historical period in which the piece is set'–are helpful. . . .This volume would be undoubtedly be of value to librarians wishing to expand offerings for artistically–minded teens, to teachers seeking a book to recommend to a student–artist, and to parents or counselors looking to support young people who need books relevant to their challenges. * Children's Literature Association Quarterly *
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Scarecrow Press The Twilight Saga
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewStephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, a dark romantic fantasy saga between mortals, vampires, and werewolves, had an astounding reception when it hit the shelves in 2005. Since that time the books have gone on to be international bestsellers and the movies adaptations have been just as well received. The fact that this series has been an international success makes it worthwhile to examine what it is about the characters, the storyline, and the genre that make it appeal to such a wide audience. In this volume the editor has compiled 15 essays, written by contributors from the United States, France, Spain, Chile, and Australia, that examine the intercultural relevance of the Twilight series. The book is arranged into five parts: Contextualizing Twilight’s Appeal; Twilight Audiences; Characters and Their Cultural Referents; Issues of Gender, Sex, Class, and Race in Twilight; and Beyond the Twilight Universe. Many of the essays look at how the series fits within larger contexts including historical, philosophical, and sociological studies. Designed for scholars and students of media, this work will be a valuable addition to larger university collections. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Claudia Bucciferro, Editor I. Contextualizing Twilight’s Appeal 1. Mythic Themes, Archetypes, and Metaphors: The Foundations of Twilight’s Cross-Cultural Appeal Claudia Bucciferro 2. Manifest Destiny Forever: The Twilight Saga, History, and a Vampire’s American Dream Michelle Maloney-Mangold 3. Reading Twilight: Fandom, Romance, and Gender in the Age of Bella Barbara Chambers and Robert Peaslee II. Twilight Audiences 4. “Twilight Moms” and the “Female Midlife Crisis”: Life Transitions, Fantasy, and Fandom Laura K. Dorsey-Elson 5. Twilight and Twitter: An Ethnographic Study Michelle Groover 6. Twilight Anti-fans: “Real” Fans and “Real” Vampires Victoria Godwin III. Characters and Their Cultural Referents 7. Renesmee as (R)omantic Child: A Glimpse into Bella and Edward’s Fairy Tale Cottage Lisa Nevárez 8. Isabella Swan: A Twenty-First Century Victorian Heroine? Gaïane Hanser 9. "Doesn’t He Own a Shirt?": Rivalry and Masculine Embodiment in Twilight Nicole Willms IV. Issues of Gender, Sex, Class, and Race in Twilight 10. Chastity, Power, and Delayed Gratification: The Lure of Sex in the Twilight Saga Brynn Buskirk 11. Alice, Bella, and Economics: Financial Security and Class Mobility in Twilight Paul Lucas 12. “I Know What You Are”: A Philosophical Look at Race, Identity, and Mixed-Blood in the Twilight Universe Michelle Bernard V. Beyond the Twilight Universe 13. Mainstream Monsters: The Otherness of Humans in Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and True Blood Emma Somogyi and Mark David Ryan 14. Individuality and Collectivity in The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Twilight Lisa Weckerle 15. From Twilight to Fifty Shades of Grey: Fan Fiction, Commercial Culture, and Grassroots Creativity Sonia Baelo-Allué Closing Thoughts Claudia Bucciferro Index About the Editor and Contributors
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Ohio University Press Virginia Hamilton Americas Storyteller
Book SynopsisLong before she wrote The House of Dies Drear, M. C. Higgins, the Great, and many other children’s classics, Virginia Hamilton grew up among her extended family near Yellow Springs, Ohio, where her grandfather had been brought as a baby through the Underground Railroad.Trade Review“If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider. The tapestry of words Rubini weaves together brilliantly portrays the amazing, quirky, shy, frog-loving woman and extraordinary writer who was Virginia Hamilton.… Young readers will find this a quick, accessible, and memorable read.… A biography worthy of the larger-than-life Virginia Hamilton.” * Kirkus (starred review) *“Julie Rubini has created a well-researched, empathetic, and thoughtful biography for young readers and their older allies. All the facts and chronologies are here, of course, but Virginia herself also shines through.”“[Hamilton's] life is presented in a way that will inspire young females to follow their dreams. Rubini interviewed Hamilton’s husband and friends, and their accounts and memories are weaved throughout the pages.…Children, teachers, public and school librarians, and parents alike will appreciate the stories of multiculturalism and diversity within the focal story.” * Portsmouth Daily Times *“Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller is an inspiring, conscientiously researched, and clear-cut biography of America’s most awarded author of children’s literature.…I loved the fact that Julie K. Rubini researched Virginia’s life with the beautiful awareness that she was writing about someone whose story could arouse the dreams of aspiring young writers and artists who might think it is impossible to become larger than life because of their background, race, ethnic group, gender, or heritage.” * Bookworms and Owls *
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Ohio University Press Virginia Hamilton Americas Storyteller
Book SynopsisLong before she wrote The House of Dies Drear, M. C. Higgins, the Great, and many other children’s classics, Virginia Hamilton grew up among her extended family near Yellow Springs, Ohio, where her grandfather had been brought as a baby through the Underground Railroad.Trade Review“If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider. The tapestry of words Rubini weaves together brilliantly portrays the amazing, quirky, shy, frog-loving woman and extraordinary writer who was Virginia Hamilton.… Young readers will find this a quick, accessible, and memorable read.… A biography worthy of the larger-than-life Virginia Hamilton.” * Kirkus (starred review) *“Julie Rubini has created a well-researched, empathetic, and thoughtful biography for young readers and their older allies. All the facts and chronologies are here, of course, but Virginia herself also shines through.”“[Hamilton's] life is presented in a way that will inspire young females to follow their dreams. Rubini interviewed Hamilton’s husband and friends, and their accounts and memories are weaved throughout the pages.…Children, teachers, public and school librarians, and parents alike will appreciate the stories of multiculturalism and diversity within the focal story.” * Portsmouth Daily Times *“Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller is an inspiring, conscientiously researched, and clear-cut biography of America’s most awarded author of children’s literature.…I loved the fact that Julie K. Rubini researched Virginia’s life with the beautiful awareness that she was writing about someone whose story could arouse the dreams of aspiring young writers and artists who might think it is impossible to become larger than life because of their background, race, ethnic group, gender, or heritage.” * Bookworms and Owls *
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Holiday House Inc Pig is Big on Books
Book SynopsisPig loves to read. He''s never without a big stack of books! He reads them one after another. His friends know they''ll find him with his snout in a book, whether he''s at home, on the bus or even at the beach. But one day, Pig has no books. He looks everywhere and can''t find a single thing to read! Instead of panicking, Pig has a great idea. He knows just how to solve this problem . . . Pig will write his own book! An ideal book for the emergent reader. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.
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Holiday House Inc A Childs Christmas in Wales Gift Edition
Book SynopsisThe enduring holiday classic, lavishly illustrated by multiple Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman, is now available in a gift edition for a new generation of readers. This nostalgic recollection of Christmas past by celebrated Welsh poet Dylan Thomas evokes the beauty and tradition of the season at every turn: the warmth of a family gathering; the loveliness of a mistletoe-decked home; the predictability of cats by the fire; the mischief and fun of children left to their own devices; and the sheer delight of gifts--be they Useful or Useless. Readers will cherish this beautiful hardcover edition of the classic A Child''s Christmas in Walescomplete with gold-foil stars, a debossed, glossy front picture, and sparkling snowflakes. Once inside, readers are rewarded with stunning, midnight-blue endpapers sprinkled with a flurry of more snowflakes. This book is a must-have gift for the season. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott medalist Trina Schart Hyman with a combination of more than 40 full-color and sepia-toned images, this beautiful edition of Thomas''s beloved classic will enchant readers of all ages, year after year.An ALA Notable Book.
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Holiday House Inc Soñadores
Book SynopsisYuyi Morales, artista galardonada con la Mención de Honor Caldecott y cinco veces ganadora del Premio Pura Belpré, cuenta su historia como inmigrante en este libro ilustrado tributo al poder transformador de la esperanza... y de la lectura. En 1994, Yuyi Morales dejó su hogar en Xalapa, México, para emigrar a Estados Unidos con su hijo pequeño. Aunque dejó atrás casi todas sus pertenencias, no llegó con las manos vacías.Trajo consigo su fortaleza, su trabajo, su pasión, sus esperanzas y sueños... y sus historias. El nuevo y magnífico libro de Yuyi Morales, Soñadores, se centra en la búsqueda por encontrar un hogar en un nuevo lugar. El trayecto de Yuyi y su hijo Kelly no fue fácil, ya que ella no hablaba inglés en esa época. Pero, juntos, descubrieron un lugar desconocido e increíble: la biblioteca pública. Allí, libro
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Holiday House Inc Soadores
Book SynopsisThis Spanish language edition of Yuyi Morales's Pura Belpré Award winner and New York Times Bestseller Dreamers is now available in paperback!Caldecott Honor artist and six-time Pura Belpré winner Yuyi Morales's gorgeous book Dreamers, and its Spanish language version Soñadores, are about making a home in a new place. Yuyi and her son Kelly's passage was not easy, and Yuyi did not speak any English at the time. But together, they found an unexpected, unbelievable place: the public library. There, book by book, they untangled the language of this strange new land, and learned to make their home within it.Soñadores is a celebration of what migrants bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes un
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Stanleys Library
Book SynopsisIt''s another busy day at Stanley''s Library! Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green.Who will visit today and which books will they choose? Later, Stanley arrives back at the library just in time for a special event . . .A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading. Discover more Stanley books: Stanley''s GarageStanley the BuilderStanley the FarmerStanley''s CafeStanley''s ShopStanley the PostmanStanley''s SchoolStanley''s TrainStanley''s Fire Engine
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Chicago Review Press A Girl Called Vincent
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This vibrant biography of the poet who famously burned her candles at both ends should be at the top of every reading list. Krystyna Poray Goddu intelligently explores Edna St. Vincent Millay's life and great talent with many fresh insights and tells her story with grace, clarity, and sympathy." Emily Arnold McCully, Caldecott Award--winning author and illustrator, Mirette on the High Wire"Beautifully written, lovingly researched, and amply illustrated, A Girl Called Vincent will introduce a whole new generation to the delights of this singular American poet. Krystyna Poray Goddu's passion for her illustrious subject animates and enlivens every single page." Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder"In this beautifully written, well-researched biography, Krystyna Poray Goddu illuminates the joys and challenges in Millay's life, tracing her development from a restless, young woman in rural Maine to one of America's bestselling poets and a spokesperson for her generation's claim to personal freedom. Along the way, Goddu shares the often overlooked personal details that both shaped Millay's world view and served as inspiration for her work." Holly Peppe, literary executor, Edna St. Vincent Millay; editor, Millay's Early Poems; coeditor, Collected Sonnets and Collected Poems ."Goddu's well-researched account produces an illuminating snapshot of the uphill battle female writers faced trying to earn a living in the first half of the 20th century. A revealing glimpse of a gifted poet whose impassioned works and acts are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers." Kirkus Reviews
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Chicago Review Press Becoming Beatrix
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Becoming Beatrix is a meticulously researched and engaging window into the life of Beatrix Potter that highlights an important theme for young readers: you don’t have to be just one thing. Beatrix bucked the norms of her Victorian-era upbringing to succeed in not only art and publishing but also science, conservation, and agriculture, among other pursuits. This book covers the full breadth of her joys and heartbreaks, from her privileged childhood through the humbler lifestyle she adopts near the end of her life. Becoming Beatrix is an empowering must-read for Potter enthusiasts and dynamic young naturalists alike.” —Lindsay H. Metcalf, author of Beatrix Potter, Scientist “Becoming Beatrix is a delightful and inspirational account of the life journey Beatrix Potter took to endear herself in the hearts and imaginations of children.” —Nancy I. Sanders, author of Jane Austen for Kids “This fascinating biography of beloved children’s author Beatrix Potter introduces readers to her world, her art, and her love of the natural world. What an entertaining and informative read!” —Elizabeth Raum, author of The Big, Bold, Adventurous Life of Lavinia WarrenTable of ContentsAuthor’s Note Introduction 1. Beginnings at 2 Bolton Gardens 2. Girlhood and Growing Up 3. Fevers and Fungi 4. Discoveries, Disregard, and the Road to Recognition 5. More Little Books, Love, and Loss 6. From London to the Lake District 7. Mrs. Hellis 8. Ventures and Investments 9: Last Years and Legacy Bibliography Index
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Pajama Press Last Airlift
Book SynopsisLast Airlift is the true story of the last Canadian airlift operation that left Saigon and arrived in Toronto on April 13, 1975. Son Thi Anh Tuyet was one of 57 babies and children on that flight. Based on personal interviews and enhanced with archive photos, Tuyet''s story of the Saigon orphanage and her flight to Canada is an emotional and suspenseful journey brought to life by award-winning children''s author, Marsha Skrypuch.Trade ReviewAbout Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War 2013 Red Cedar Information Book Award Winner 2013 Ontario Library Association Red Maple Nonfiction Award runner-up 2013 Cybils Award shortlist 2013 Cooperative Children's Book Centre Award shortlist 2012 Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award shortlist 2012 Hamilton Literary Children's and Young Adult Award shortlist 2018 The Booklist Reader "The Refugee Experience for Children and Young Adults" selection 2013 Bank Street Best Book selection 2012 Ontario Library Association Best Bets selection 2012 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection "Immediate and compelling, this moving refugee story deserves a wide audience."—Kirkus Reviews "An excellent first step on the ladder that leads to such fine immigrant tales as Thanhha Lai's Inside Out & Back Again."—Horn Book Magazine "The author tells Tuyet's story with respect and dignity, introducing readers to a brave girl caught up in the turbulent times of her country, her fears of leaving what she knew, and the joy of finding a new life."—School Library Journal "Tuyet's remarkable true story recounts the heroic rescue on a plane bigger than her orphanage, with babies hurriedly placed in cardboard boxes and an unknown future for all. With the new foods, her own bed, eating with a fork, using a toothbrush (instead of her fingers and some salt), walking on grass (instead of rice paddies), and learning that the lights in the nighttime sky are stars instead of bombs, it's her adjustment to a foreign land and an adopted family that proves most fascinating."—Booklist "Last Airlift is the story of an heroic deed, of one young girl's courage and resourcefulness when she most needs it, and of the ending she could not foresee...Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "[The] biographical approach helps to humanize a war that, for most readers, may seem like ancient history, and the tight focus on the airlift and Tuyet's first days with the Morrises reminds readers that they are sharing the experiences of an agemate."—Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books "Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch never strays from Tuyet's child-centered perspective in recounting her experiences. In an author's note, Skrypuch describes interviewing Tuyet (obviously now an adult), who found that she remembered more and more of the past as she talked. Dialogue takes this narrative out of the category of pure nonfiction, but Tuyet's story, with its occasional black-and-white illustrations, is no less affecting because of it."—Cooperative Center for Children's Book Choices "Enhanced with documents and a surprising number of photographs, Airlift is a touching, multi-layered experience. The strength of Skrypuch's storytelling shows strongest in the smallest details."—Smithsonian Institute Book Dragon "Black and white photographs and documents supplement this biographical tale. Told from the point of view of this eight year old girl, the story is quite informative and compelling. Readers who enjoy biographies will find much to admire in Tuyet."—Youth Services Book Review
£9.99
Pajama Press Last Airlift A Vietnamese Orphans Rescue from War
Book SynopsisA true story about life in a Saigon orphanage, a dramatic rescue flight from Vietnam to Canada, adoption by a Canadian family, and growing up in Canada.Trade ReviewAbout Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War 2013 Red Cedar Information Book Award Winner 2013 Ontario Library Association Red Maple Nonfiction Award runner-up 2013 Cybils Award shortlist 2013 Cooperative Children's Book Centre Award shortlist 2012 Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award shortlist 2012 Hamilton Literary Children's and Young Adult Award shortlist 2018 The Booklist Reader "The Refugee Experience for Children and Young Adults" selection 2013 Bank Street Best Book selection 2012 Ontario Library Association Best Bets selection 2012 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection "Immediate and compelling, this moving refugee story deserves a wide audience."—Kirkus Reviews "An excellent first step on the ladder that leads to such fine immigrant tales as Thanhha Lai's Inside Out & Back Again."—Horn Book Magazine "The author tells Tuyet's story with respect and dignity, introducing readers to a brave girl caught up in the turbulent times of her country, her fears of leaving what she knew, and the joy of finding a new life."—School Library Journal "Tuyet's remarkable true story recounts the heroic rescue on a plane bigger than her orphanage, with babies hurriedly placed in cardboard boxes and an unknown future for all. With the new foods, her own bed, eating with a fork, using a toothbrush (instead of her fingers and some salt), walking on grass (instead of rice paddies), and learning that the lights in the nighttime sky are stars instead of bombs, it's her adjustment to a foreign land and an adopted family that proves most fascinating."—Booklist "Last Airlift is the story of an heroic deed, of one young girl's courage and resourcefulness when she most needs it, and of the ending she could not foresee...Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine "[The] biographical approach helps to humanize a war that, for most readers, may seem like ancient history, and the tight focus on the airlift and Tuyet's first days with the Morrises reminds readers that they are sharing the experiences of an agemate."—Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books "Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch never strays from Tuyet's child-centered perspective in recounting her experiences. In an author's note, Skrypuch describes interviewing Tuyet (obviously now an adult), who found that she remembered more and more of the past as she talked. Dialogue takes this narrative out of the category of pure nonfiction, but Tuyet's story, with its occasional black-and-white illustrations, is no less affecting because of it."—Cooperative Center for Children's Book Choices "Enhanced with documents and a surprising number of photographs, Airlift is a touching, multi-layered experience. The strength of Skrypuch's storytelling shows strongest in the smallest details."—Smithsonian Institute Book Dragon "Black and white photographs and documents supplement this biographical tale. Told from the point of view of this eight year old girl, the story is quite informative and compelling. Readers who enjoy biographies will find much to admire in Tuyet."—Youth Services Book Review
£12.34
What on Earth Publishing Ltd The Shakespeare Timeline Posterbook
Book SynopsisUnfold the Complete Plays of Shakespeare with this giant 3 metre laminated timeline
£20.00
What on Earth Publishing Ltd Shakespeare Timeline Stickerbook
Book SynopsisUnfold the complete plays of Shakespeare – one theater, thirty-eight dramas! Developed in partnership with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.Trade ReviewWhat on Earth? Stickerbook awarded U.K.'s Bizziebaby Silver Award http: //www.bizziebaby.co.uk/bizziebabies_products_more.asp?ProdID=5232&CatType=1babytod What on Earth? Stickerbookawarded U.K.'s Bizziebaby Silver Award -Children LOVE the 'What on Earth?' format and this is a book that I have used in class frequently.- EMILY BEALE - TEACHERS' BOOK AWARDS REVIEW "Children LOVE the 'What on Earth?' format and this is a book that I have used in class frequently." EMILY BEALE - TEACHERS' BOOK AWARDS REVIEW
£9.45
Pan Macmillan Busy Bookstore
£8.54
Independently Published US Secret Service Secrets Interesting Facts About
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£9.05
Abdo Kids Jumbo Mo Willems
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£24.75
PAW PRINTS READER Dr. Carla Hayden The First Woman Librarian of
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£13.49
Paw Prints Reader Dr. Carla Hayden The First Woman Librarian of
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£6.74
St Martin's Press Book Jumper
Book SynopsisA thrilling YA adventure about a fifteen-year-old girl with an unexpected ability - she can jump inside books and experience their stories firsthand.
£8.99
Square Fish The Unbreakable Code
Book SynopsisCould the books hidden through Book Scavenger contain clues to the arson fires plaguing the city? Find out in book 2 of the much-anticipated Book Scavenger series.
£9.03
St Martin's Press The Librarian of Auschwitz
Book SynopsisBased on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, journalist Antonio Iturbe tells the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust.Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis at Auschwitz. Taken, along with her mother and father, from the Terezín ghetto in Prague, Dita is adjusting to the constant terror that is life in the camp. When Jewish leader Freddy Hirsch asks Dita to take charge of the eight precious volumes the prisoners have managed to sneak past the guards, she agrees. And so Dita becomes the librarian of Auschwitz. Out of one of the darkest chapters of human history comes this extraordinary story of courage and hope.This title has Common Core connections.Godwin Books
£11.69
St Martin's Press The Brilliant Ms. Bangle
Book SynopsisA brilliant librarian helps students to welcome big changes in this picture book by Cara Devins with illustrations from K-Fai Steele.It's a new school year, and something is different. The students' beloved librarian, Ms. Stack, has retired. The new librarian, Ms. Bangle, is not the same! She has different ways of doing, well, everything! How will the students ever adjust?Change isn't easy, but it can be a positive experience. With a bit of patience, and a lot of heart, it can be positively brilliant.
£15.19
Square Fish The Mysterious Messenger
Book SynopsisThe Mysterious Messenger is a rich middle grade urban fantasy debut starring young psychic Maria de la Cruz, by the award-winning artist Gilbert Ford.Eleven-year-old Maria de la Cruz is trapped under the thumb of Madame Destine, her pseudo-psychic mother. Destine is a bona fide con artist who will stop at nothing to swindle her customers into believing she can communicate with the dead. But Maria, unlike her mother, has a big secretshe really can communicate with the dead, most frequently with a ghost named Edward who has been her only friend since she was a child. It's not long before this clairvoyant young sleuth gets wrapped up in an epic journey that combines bookish mystery with the literary movement of the Beat poets and art and jazz history. Maria may have the power to unlock extraordinary secrets, but can she find the treasure Edward sends her clues about? More importantly, can she find true friendship?This smart, big-hearted debu
£8.54
St Martin's Press Pablo Neruda Poet of the People Bilingual Edition
Book SynopsisA new Spanish and English bilingual edition of the stunning picture book biography of Pablo Neruda, one of the world''s most enduring and popular poets, from the acclaimed Monica Brown.Había una vez un niño llamado Neftalí, quien amaba las cosas salvajes locamente y las cosas tranquilas serenamente. Desde el momento en que aprendió a hablar, se rodeó de palabras. Neftalí descubrió la magia oculta entre las páginas de los libros.Cuando tenía dieciséis años, comenzó a publicar sus poemas bajo el nombre Pablo Neruda. Pablo escribió poemas sobre las cosas que amaba: obras creadas por sus amigos artistas, objetos hallados en los mercados y elementos de la naturaleza. Escribió sobre la gente de Chile y su lucha por salir adelante. Porque sobre todas las cosas y sobre todas las palabras, Pablo Neruda amaba a la gente.Once there was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded hi
£7.99
Square Fish The Midnight Library
Book SynopsisFrom Kazuno Kohara, creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated book Ghosts in the House! comes a beautiful book brimming with cozy charm. Perfect for bedtime reading, pay a visit to the Midnight Library where you can snuggle up for a nighttime story. There is a little library that only opens at night. In the library there is a little librarianand her three assistant owlswho helps everyone find the perfect book. The library is always peaceful and quiet . . . until one night when some of the animals stir up a little trouble (and a little fun!) in the Midnight Library.
£8.54
Lulu.com French Bulldog ABCs with Batty
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