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Drum City written by Thea Guidone, illustrated by Vanessa Newton
Reading level: Ages 4 and up
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tricycle Press (June 8, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1582463087
Back-of-the-book blurb: A summer parade, a drummer parade, a magical bucket-and-bowl serenade!
What begins with one boy’s beat on a kettle soon spreads to pots and pans and cartons and cans all across the neighborhood. When everyone joins in, together they [...]
Sara Hoagland Hunter and Julia Miner
We recently had the opportunity to host an event with both the author and the illustrator of a new children’s book. The Lighthouse Santa is written by Sara Hoagland Hunter and illustrated by Julia Miner; both author and illustrator are fairly local to us (Miner, in fact, keeps a [...]
Subway Story by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Reading level: Ages 5 and up
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (October 11, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0375858598
Back-of-the-book blurb: Never was there a subway car who loved her job more than Jessie. From morning to night she carried all sorts of people all sorts of places—to work and school and World’s Fairs, over bridges and through tunnels. [...]
Never Forgotten by Patricia C. McKissack; artwork by Leo & Diane Dillon
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (October 11, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0375843846
Back-of-the-book blurb: Set in West Africa, here is a lyrical story-in-verse about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, which will remind children that their slave ancestors should never be forgotten, and that family [...]
Blowin’ in the Wind lyrics by Bob Dylan, illustrations by Jon J. Muth
Reading level: Ages 5 and up
Hardcover: 28 pages
Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books (November 1, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-1402780028
Back-of-the-book blurb: The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.
A stunning version of Bob Dylan’s beloved song: the anthemic “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Jon J Muth is the perfect [...]
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 108 pages
Publisher: Balzer + Bray; 1 edition (September 27, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0061730740
Back-of-the-book blurb: The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a [...]
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot written by Margaret McNamara, illustrated by Mark Fearing
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (September 27, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-0375866890
Back-of-the-book blurb: GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack [...]
Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Tim Bowers
Library Binding: 32 pages
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (September 1, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-1585366880
Back-of-the-book blurb: A bass-playing rooster searches for just the right band to perform with in the upcoming barnyard talent show. From their swing to their scat, these jazzy animals drive the barnyard wild [...]
Waiting for the Biblioburro written by Monica Brown, illustrated by John Parra
Reading level: Ages 4 and up (through elementary; inspiring for all ages!)
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Tricycle Press (August 9, 2011)
ISBN-13: 978-1582463537
Back-of-the-book blurb: Ana loves stories. She often makes them up to help her little brother fall asleep. But in her small village there are only [...]
My Daddy is a Pretzel: Yoga for Parents and Kids written by Baron Baptiste, illustrated by Sophie Fatus
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 48 pages
Publisher: Barefoot Books (October 1, 2004)
ISBN-13: 978-1841481517
Back-of-the-book blurb: Limber up with this unique, child-friendly yoga book! Created for parents and children to share together, but also suitable for adults and older children to [...]
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