-Titulo Original : Voices (annals Of The Western Shore) (annals Of The Western Shore, 2)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Ansul was once a peaceful town filled with libraries, schools, and temples. But that was long ago, and the conquerors of this coastal city consider reading and writing to be acts punishable by death. And they believe the Oracle House, where the last few undestroyed books are hidden, is seething with demons. But to seventeen-year-old Memer, the house is a refuge, a place of family and learning, ritual and memory--the only place where she feels truly safe. Then an Uplands poet named Orrec and his wife, Gry, arrive, and everything in Memers life begins to change. Will she and the people of Ansul at last be brave enough to rebel against their oppressors? A haunting and gripping coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of violence, intolerance, and magic, Voices is a novel that readers will not soon forget. Review [star] Le Guins superior narrative voice and storytelling power make even small moments ring with truth, and often with beauty.--School Library Journal (starred) - About the Author URSULA K. LE GUIN was born in Berkeley, California, in 1929, and passed away in Portland, Oregon, in 2018. She published over sixty books of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, children’s literature, and translation. She was the recipient of a National Book Award, six Hugo and five Nebula awards, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1The first thing I can remember clearly is writing the way into the secret room. I am so small I have to reach my arm up to make the signs in the right place on the wall of the corridor. The wall is coated with thick grey plaster, cracked and crumbling in places so the stone shows through. It’s almost dark in the corridor. It smells of earth and age, and it’s silent. But I’m not afraid; I’m never afraid there. I reach up and move my writing finger in the motions I know, in the right place, in the air, not quite touching the surface of the plaster. The door opens in the wall, and I go in. The light in that room is clear and calm, falling from many small skylights of thick glass in the high ceiling. It’s a very long room, with shelves down its wall, and books on the shelves. It’s my room, and I’ve always known it. Ista and Sosta and Gudit don’t. They don’t even know it’s there. They never come to these corridors far in the back of the house. I pass the Waylord’s door to come here, but he’s sick and lame and stays in his rooms. The secret room is my secret, the place where I can be alone, and not scolded and bothered, and not afraid. The memory isn’t of one time I went there, but many. I remember how big the reading table looked to me then, and how high the bookshelves were. I liked to get under the table and build a kind of wall or shelter with some of the books. I pretended to be a bear cub in its den. I felt safe there. I always put the books back exactly where they belonged on the shelves; that was important. I stayed in the lighter part of the room, near the door that’s not a door. I didn’t like the farther end, where it grows dark and the ceiling comes down lower. In my mind I called that the shadow end, and I almost always stayed away from it. But even my fear of the shadow end was part of my secret, my kingdom of solitude. And it was mine alone, until one day when I was nine. Sosta had been scolding me for some stupid thing that wasn’t my fault, and when I was rude back to her she called me “sheep hair,” which put me in a fury. I couldn’t hit her because her arms were longer and she could hold me off, so I bit her hand. Then her mother, my bymother Ista, scolded me and cuffed me. Furious, I ran to the back part of the house, to the dark corridor, and opened the door and went into the secret room. I was going to stay there till Ista and Sosta thought I’d run away and been taken as a slave and was gone forever, and then they’d be sorry for scolding unjustly...

-Titulo Original : Jorge El Curioso Encuentra Trabajo (Curious George) (Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including Spotty, Pretzel, and lift-the-flap books such as How Do You Get There? Their incorrigible little monkey, Curious George, has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. About the Author Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. curiousgeorge ...

-Titulo Original : Jorge El Curioso/curious George Bilingual Edition (spanish And English Edition)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Curious George, a favorite of millions of children all over the world, became Jorge el curioso when translated into Spanish more than fifteen years ago. Now, for the first time, this bilingual edition of the much-beloved classic will feature text in both English and Spanish on each page. Jorge el curioso is the perfect choice for Englishspeaking readers to learn Spanish and for Spanish speakers to learn to read English. About the Author Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. curiousgeorge ....

-Titulo Original : Crossover (crossover Spanish Edition), El (The Crossover Series)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Review 2015 Newbery Medal Winner 2015 Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner * This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships. . . . Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch. -Kirkus, starred review * Alexander fully captures Joshs athletic finesse and coming-of-age angst in a mix of free verse and hip-hop poetry that will have broad appeal. . . . This will inspire budding players and poets alike. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review * The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket, mixing basketball action with vocabulary-themed poems, newspaper clippings, and Joshs sincere first-person accounts that swing from moments of swagger-worth triumph to profound pain. -Publishers Weekly, starred review * Alexander has crafted a story that vibrates with energy and heat and begs to be read aloud. A slam dunk. -School Library Journal, starred review Concrete poems that simulate on-court action, the novels organization into four quarters (plus warm-up and overtime) and a smattering of their fathers 10 rules of basketball--as applicable to life as they are to the game--will draw in less avid readers, and the fully-fleshed characters and Joshs spellbinding wordplay will keep all readers riveted to find out if the brothers can mend the breach in their once iron-clad bond -Shelf Awareness An accomplished author and poet, Alexander eloquently mashes up concrete poetry, hip-hop, a love of jazz, and a thriving family bond. The effect is poetry in motion. -Booklist The Crossover is destined to reach-and touch-readers who never gave basketball or poetry a second thought until now. It’s tough, muscular writing about a tender, unguarded heart. -BookPage [Alexander]s at the top of his poetic game in this taut, complex tale of the crossover from brash, vulnerable boy to young adult. -Washington Post Since poet Alexander has the swagger and cool confidence of a star player and the finesse of a perfectly in-control ball-handler, wordplay and alliteration roll out like hip-hop lyrics, and the use of the concrete forms and playful font changes keep things dynamic. -Horn Book Magazine Kwame Alexander’s sizzling, heartfelt story-in-verse gives readers that rich sense of SWISH! we feel when a basketball drops perfectly through a net. Quick timing, snazzy cadence, a wealth of energy and deep affection for sports, family and life in general - it’s all here, in these gripping scenes. -Naomi Shihab Nye, National Book Award Finalist “The characters of Kwame Alexanders verse-novel entered my heart, as it showed the many ways in which the basketball, the truth, love, and life cross over and between us.” -Marilyn Nelson, Newbery Honor winning author The Crossover is a masterful mix of rhythm and heart that tells the story of two brothers navigating the deep waters of love, loyalty, and championship play. Alexander’s verse is fluid and electric, poignant and wise, skillfully chronicling main character Josh’s tough lessons as he comes to realize that “true champions / learn / to dance / through / the storm.” - Ganador de la Medalla Newbery - Ganador del Premio Coretta Scott King - New York Times Bestseller - 2015 YALSA 2015 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults- 2015 YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers - Publishers Weekly Best Book - School Library Journal Best Book- Kirkus Reviews Best Book “Una hermosa novela medida entre la vida y sus lineas.”-New York Times Book ReviewUn rayo de luz en mis kicks … La cancha esta QUEMANDO. Mi sudor esta LLOVIZNANDO. Ya stuvo con eso de estar temblando.Es que esta noche voy entregando. El fenomeno del basquetbol, Josh Bell, y su hermano gemelo, Jordan, son los reyes de la cancha, con esos crossovers inesperados que hacen llorar a los jugadores mas duros. Pero cuando Jordan conoce a la nueva chica del co...

-Titulo Original : Jorge El Curioso Un Hogar Para Las Abejas/curious George A Home For Honeybees (cgtv Reader) (spanish And English Edition)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In this Spanish/English bilingual reader, based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show, Curious George and his friend Steve find themselves in a sticky situation when they accidentally eat all of Betsys delicious honeycomb for her Earth Day presentation about bees. How will they get more before Betsy finds out? This readers includes tons of information about bees and two activities that reinforce the concepts in the story. For more monkey fun, check out and discover all the latest books, promotions, games, activities, and more! En la presente edicion bilingue ingles-español, basada en el programa de television Curious George, galardonado con el premio Emmy y emitido por la cadena PBS, Jorge el Curioso y su amigo Steve se ven en una situacion pegajosa cuando por accidente se comen todo el panal delicioso que Betsy tenia preparado para una presentacion sobre las abejas el Dia de la Tierra. ¿Como conseguiran otro para que Betsy no se entere? Esta lectura incluye muchisima informacion sobre las abejas y dos actividades para reforzar los conceptos presentados en el cuento. Para mas diversion con monos, visita curiousgeorge y descubre los ultimos libros, promociones, juegos, actividades… ¡y mucho mas! Review A solid addition to an easy-reader selection -- School Library Journal About the Author Hans and Margret Rey created many books during their lives together, including Curious George, one of the most treasured classics of all time, as well as other favorites like Spotty and Pretzel. But it was their rambunctious little monkey who became an instantly recognizable icon. After the Reys escaped Paris by bicycle in 1940 carrying the manuscript for the original Curious George, the book was published in America in 1941. More than 200 Curious George titles followed, with 75 million books sold worldwide. Curious George has been successfully adapted into a major motion picture and an Emmy-winning television show on PBS. curiousgeorge ....

-Titulo Original : Senderos Fronterizos: Breaking Through Spanish Edition-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Sin amargura ni sentimentalismo, Francisco Jimenez termina de contar la historia de su juventud en esta conmovedora secuela a Cajas de carton. At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family together, but also face crushing poverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How they sustain their hope, their goodheartedness, and tenacity is revealed in this moving sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness or sentimentality, Francisco Jimnez finishes telling the story of his youth. About the Author Francisco Jimenez emigrated from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, to California, where he worked for many years in the fields with his family. He received both his master’s degree and his Ph.D. from Columbia University and is now the chairman of the Modern Languages and Literature Department at Santa Clara University, the setting of much of his newest novel, Reaching Out. He is the Pura Belpre Honor winning author of The Circuit, Breaking Through, and La Mariposa. He is also the recipient of the John Steinbeck Award. He lives with his family in Santa Clara, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Senderos Fronterizos / Breaking Through By Francisco Jimenez Houghton Mifflin Company Copyright ©2002 Francisco JimenezAll right reserved. ISBN: 0618226184 Jimenez autobiographical story The Circuit (1997) broke new ground with its drama of a Mexican American migrant child in southern California. It won many prizes and was a Booklist Editors Choice. This moving sequel is a fictionalized memoir of Jimenezs teenage years in the late 1950s, when the family finally stayed in one place and Francisco and his brothers worked long hours before and after school to put food on the table. First they picked strawberries in the fields. Later the jobs got better: cleaning offices, washing windows and walls, waxing floors. The prose here is not as taut as in the first book, but Jimenez writes with simplicity about a harsh world seldom seen in childrens books. He also writes about a scary, sad, furious, and broken father--like the father in Nas A Step from Heaven [BKL Je 1 & 15 01]. He stays true to the viewpoint of a teenager growing up poor: the yearning (What would it be like to live in a house, rather than the crowded barracks?); the ignorance (College?); the hurt of prejudice. Yet he celebrates his Mexican roots even as he learns to be an American. The images are powerful, especially the one of the boy cleaning offices before dawn, with notes of English words to memorize in his shirt pocket. An excellent choice for ESL classes, this is a book for many readers, who may discover an America they didnt know was here. Continues... Excerpted from Senderos Fronterizos / Breaking Throughby Francisco Jimenez Copyright ©2002 by Francisco Jimenez. Excerpted by permission. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.Excerpts are provided by Dial-A-Book Inc. solely for the personal use of visitors to this web site...

-Titulo Original : Diez Deditos De Las Manos Y Diez Deditos De Los Pies / Ten Little Fingers And Ten Little Toes Bilingual Board Book (spanish And English Edition)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: As everyone knows, nothing is sweeter than tiny baby fingers and chubby baby toes. . . . And here, from two of the most gifted picture-book creators of our time, is a celebration of baby fingers, baby toes, and the joy they-and the babies they belong to-bring to everyone, everywhere, all over the world! This is a gorgeously simple picture book for very young children, and once you finish the rhythmic, rhyming text, all you’ll want to do is go back to the beginning . . . and read it again! The luminous watercolor illustrations of these roly-poly little ones from a variety of backgrounds are adorable, quirky, and true to life, right down to the wrinkles, dimples, and pudges in their completely squishable arms, legs, and tummies. Review This gently lilting read-aloud is just right for bedtime, or anytime your child could use a little extra comfort. You’ll go ga-ga yourself over the adorable watercolors of babies around the world. --Parenting , September 2008 Put two titans of kids books together for the first time, and what do you get (besides the urge to shout, What took you so long?)? The answer: an instant classic . . . theres real magic at work here.-- Publishers Weekly, starred review Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes gently presents--but never preaches--a satisfying lesson about humanity and international harmony.-- BookPage A standout for its beautiful simplicity, this picture-book collaboration between Fox and Oxenbury aims a message of diversity and tolerance at very young children. . . . Clusters of adorable mulitcultural babies from around the world toddle across the pages until just one child receives three kisses on the nose from her loving mom, a sweet gesture that parents will want to act out with their own children. A gentle, joyous offering.-- Booklist, starred review Foxs lilting verse just has to be read aloud, and preschoolers will quickly pick up on and join in on the anticipated refrain. Oxenburys spacious illustrations, featuring her irresistible round-headed tots (and, of course, plenty of chubby baby digits), emphasize the babies differences and will engage even the youngest listeners in the on-page action.-- The Horn Book Magazine, starred review In Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, two beloved picture-book creators - the storyteller Mem Fox and the artist Helen Oxenbury - merge their talents in a winsome look at babies around the world.-The New York Times Book Review A witty and winsome look at babies around the world that has a toe-tapping refrain: the words sound easy and familiar, as though they have been handed down to children forever. And the story ends with a pitch-perfect moment: one little baby who is mine, all mine. -- The New York Times Book Review, Notable Childrens Books of 2008 Light as air and sweet as honey might be a way to describe this delectable confection about babies, here, there and everywhere.-- The Globe and Mail Wichita Eagle, Great Gift Recommendations 2008 About the Author MEM FOX is the author of many acclaimed books, including Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes, Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia. HELEN OXENBURY is the world-class illustrator of dozens of beloved picture books, including Michael Rosens Were Going on a Bear Hunt, Phyllis Roots Big Momma Makes the World, which won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Picture Book Award, and her own Tom and Pippo series. She lives in London, England...

-Titulo Original : Wilma Sin L¡mites: Como Wilma Rudolph Se Convirti¢ En La Mujer M S R Pida Del Mundo-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Esta es una historia dramatica e inspiradora de la corredora Wilma Rudolph, quien vencio el polio de niña y con el tiempo llego a ganar tres medallas de oro en una sola Olimpiada. The Spanish-language edition of Wilma Unlimited. Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again. But Wilma refused to believe it. Not only would she walk again, she vowed, shed run. And she did run--all the way to the Olympics, where she became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad. This dramatic and inspiring true story is illustrated in bold watercolor and acrylic paintings by Caldecott Medal-winning artist David Diaz. Review Inspiring.-The New York Times Book Review A triumphant story, triumphantly relayed.-Publishers Weekly About the Author Kathleen Krull is well known for her innovative, award-winning nonfiction for young people, including Lives of the Explorers, Lives of the Musicians, and all other books in this popular series illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt. She is also the author of Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, illustrated by Yuyi Morales, as well as The Beatles Were Fab (and They Were Funny) and Lincoln Tells a Joke: How Laughter Saved the President (and the Country), both co-written with Paul Brewer and illustrated by Stacy Innerst. She lives in San Diego, California. Visit her online at kathleenkrull . David Diaz has illustrated numerous award-winning books for children, including Smoky Night by Eve Bunting, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal; The Wanderer by Sharon Creech, which received a Newbery Honor; and Diego: Bigger Than Life by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, a Pura Belpre Honor Award winner. An illustrator and graphic designer for more than twenty-five years, he is also a painter and an accomplished ceramic artist. Mr. Diaz lives in Carlsbad, California. THE ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, formerly the American Dietetic Association, is the largest group of food and nutrition professionals in the world. As the advocate of the dietetic profession, the Academy serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being. F. Isabel Campoy is the author, translator, or anthologist of numerous books in the areas of poetry, theater, fictional narrative, biography, art, and bilingual education. She has been recognized with the Laureate Award from the San Francisco Public Library, the Reading the World Award, and many others. The California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE) has created an award in her name. She is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences on issues of transformative education, second language acquisition, and authentic writing. She lives in Northern California. Visit her at isabelcampoy and on Twitter at @fisabelcampoy...

-Titulo Original : Perrazo Y Perrito Van A Pasear/big Dog And Little Dog Going For A Walk (reader) (Green Light Readers Level 1)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Perrazo y Perrito van a pasear ahora en una edicion bilingue español-ingles para lectores tempranos. ¿Cuan sucios pueden terminar dos perros durante una corta caminata? ¡Muy! Big Dog and Little Dog are at it again in this Spanish/English bilingual early reader edition of Dav Pilkey’s Big Dog and Little Dog Going for a Walk! When best friends Big Dog and Little Dog go out for a walk, they run into a sticky situation. How dirty can two dogs get on one short walk? Very! This Green Light Reader will help young children build basic reading skills in two languages (which are clearly set in different colors), while also tickling their funny bone. Parents and kids looking for skill-building activities will find a bonus activity section at the back of the book. About the Author Dav Pilkey is the creator of many acclaimed childrens books, including Dogzilla, Kat Kong, god bless the gargoyles, and the blockbuster series Captain Underpants, Ricky Ricotta, and Dog Man. His picture book The Paperboy received a Caldecott Honor. He lives in the Pacific Northwest. pilkey...

-Titulo Original : En Las Piernas De Mama / On Mothers Lap (spanish And English Edition)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: There is always room on mothers lap--and this simple tender story is now available in Spanish and English. About the Author Ann Herbert Scott describes herself as a transplanted Easterner who has come to love the wide skies and far mountain ranges of the West. She is the author of SAM, ON MOTHERS LAP, and several other picture books. She lives Benicia, California...

-Titulo Original : Little Blue Trucks Valentine-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Spread the love with Little Blue Truck-a perfect Valentines Day read-aloud in this best-selling series!Beep! said Blue. Happy Valentines Day! Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentines Day cards to all his farm animal friends. But as Blue beeps along, he starts to wonder: will he get any cards of his own? With brightly colored foil accents throughout and a large gatefold at the end, this book is the perfect Valentines Day gift. About the Author Alice Schertle is a poet and author of many well-loved books for children, including the beloved, #1 New York Times best-selling Little Blue Truck series,Very Hairy Bear, Button Up!, and All You Need for a Snowman. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts.Jill McElmurry was the illustrator of many picture books, including her own Mad About Plaid, When Otis Courted Mama by Kathi Appelt and the best-selling Little Blue Truck series, written by Alice Schertle. She happily divided her time between the wide landscape of New Mexico and a green island in Minnesota. Jill passed away in August 2017...

-Titulo Original : Tangerine-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Paul Fisher sees the world from behind glasses so thick he looks like a bug-eyed alien. But he’s not so blind that he can’t see there are some very unusual things about his family’s new home in Tangerine County, Florida. Where else does a sinkhole swallow the local school, fire burn underground for years, and lightning strike at the same time every day? The chaos is compounded by constant harassment from his football-star brother, and adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul-until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long. In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible. Review A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own.- Bulletin * Smart, adaptable, and anchored by a strong sense of self-worth, Paul makes a memorable protagonist in a cast of vividly drawn characters; multiple yet taut plotlines lead to a series of gripping climaxes and revelations. Readers are going to want more from this author.- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Breaks the mold.- Publishers Weekly ABA’s Pick of the Lists An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection An IRA Young Adults’ Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing From the Back Cover THE TRUTH LIES BENEATH Paul Fishers older brother is a high school football star, but to Paul hes no hero. Pauls own game is soccer, which he plays even though he has to wear thick glasses because of a mysterious eye injury. When the Fishers move to Tangerine, Florida, Paul tries to make sense of things. But its not easy. In Tangerine, underground fires burn for years and lightning strikes the same practice field every day. Strange things happen here all the time -- but nothing is stranger than the secrets Paul discovers about his brother, his new group of friends, and his own dangerous past. About the Author Edward Bloor is the author many acclaimed novels, including Tangerine, Crusader, and Story Time. A former high school teacher, he lives near Orlando, Florida. edwardbloor Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Friday, August 18 For Mom the move from Texas to Florida was a military operation, like the many moves she had made as a child. We had our orders. We had our supplies. We had a timetable. If it had been necessary to do so, we would have driven the eight hundred miles from our old house to our new house straight through, without stopping at all. We would have refueled the Volvo while hurtling along at seventy-five miles per hour next to a moving convoy-refueling truck. Fortunately this wasn’t necessary. Mom had calculated that we could leave at 6:00 A.M. central daylight time, stop three times at twenty minutes per stop, and still arrive at our destination at 9:00 P.M. eastern daylight time. I guess that’s challenging if you’re the driver. It’s pretty boring if you’re just sitting there, so I slept on and off until, in the early evening, we turned off Interstate 10 somewhere in western Florida. This scenery was not what I had expected at all, and I stared out the window, fascinated by it. We passed mile after mile of green fields overflowing with tomatoes and onions and watermelons. I suddenly had this crazy feeling like I wanted to bolt from the car and run through the fields until I couldn’t run anymore. I said to Mom, “This is Florida? This is what it looks like?” Mom laughed. “Yeah. What did you think it looked like?” “I don’t know. A beach with a fifty-story condo on it.” “Well, it looks like that, too. Florida’s a huge place. We’ll be living in an area that’s more like this one. There are still a lot of farms around.” “What do they grow? I bet they...

-Titulo Original : The Vanderbeekers Of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers, 1)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From New York Times best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of Times Notable Childrens Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of yesteryear, a large biracial family might lose their beloved brownstone home, but win it back with an all-out charm offensive.” The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. Its practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home. Review ? Glaser’s love for the Vanderbeekers shines through in her prose and stick drawings. Readers will look forward to future adventures. A highly recommended purchase for all middle grade collections. - School Library Journal, starred review ? Few [families] in children’s literature are as engaging or amusing as the Vanderbeekers. - Booklist, starred review ...[Karina Yan Glaser’s] contemporary family narrative preserves the winsome tone and innocence of the aforementioned classics while updating them with a rich, modern diversity of characters, settings and problems....Glaser’s warmhearted story highlights a cold truth: What is often missing in the busy lives of today’s plugged-in, checked-out families is a sense of community. In the vast village of New York City, she suggests, what it takes to raise a child can still be found on one square block. - The New York Times Book Review A heartwarming story about family and community that will appeal to readers who also enjoy an old-fashioned feel. -Kirkus With rich dialogue and detailed descriptions of the neighborhood, the text provides a humorous and heartwarming story about siblings uniting to save their home. Through the Vanderbeekers, Glaser provides a portrait of the splendors of Harlem and the sense of community that can be built among neighbors of all backgrounds. . . This will draw fans of rollicking family stories, and while it’s centered on Christmas, it would be enjoyable any time of the year. -Bulletin . . . Uplifting. . . Readers who enjoy a cheery story that’s simultaneously old-fashioned and of the moment in its sensibility will enjoy this introduction to the Vanderbeekers and look forward to their future adventures. - Publishers Weekly Glaser’s third-person narration weaves individual characters’ plot threads and a palpable sense of place through the larger family story in the tradition of Jeanne Birdsall, Sydney Taylor, Elizabeth Enright, and Hilary McKay. - Horn Book “The Vanderbeekers join the Melendys, the Cassons, and the ‘All of a Kind’ Family on my list of favorite book-families. I’m in love with every single Vanderbeeker! Their story is utterly enchanting: I did not want it to end. More, please?” -Linda Sue Park, Newbery medalist About the Author Karina Glaser is the New York Times best-selling author of The Vanderbeekers series. A former teacher as well as employee of New York Citys largest provider of transitional housing for the homeless, Karina is now a contributor to Book Riot. She lives in Harlem, New York City with her husband, two daughters, and assortment of rescued animals. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who cant go anywhere without a book. Twitter: @KarinaYanGlaser : @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20OneIn the middle of a quiet block on 141st Street, inside a brownstone made of deep red shale, the Vanderbeeker family gathered in the living room for a family meeting. Their pets—a dog named Franz, a cat named George Washington, and a house rabbit named Paganini—sprawled on ...

-Titulo Original : Grim Lovelies-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A magical dash through the streets of Paris. Part caper, part fairy tale, part opulent witch society, youll be swept away by all of it. GRIM LOVELIES absolutely dazzles. -Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series “A darkly enchanting saga…bound to attract fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and more.” - Entertainment Weekly “I lost myself in this magical book.” - Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary Seventeen-year-old Anouk envies the human world, where people known as Pretties lavish themselves in fast cars, high fashion, and have the freedom to fall in love. But Anouk can never have those things, because she is not really human. Enchanted from animal to human girl and forbidden to venture beyond her familiar Parisian prison, Anouk is a Beastie: destined for a life surrounded by dust bunnies and cinders serving Mada Vittora, the evil witch who spelled her into existence. That is, until one day she finds her mistress murdered in a pool of blood-and Anouk is accused of the crime. Now, the world she always dreamed of is rife with danger. Pursued through Paris by the underground magical society known as the Haute, Anouk and her fellow Beasties only have three days to find the real killer before the spell keeping them human fades away. If they fail, they will lose the only lives they’ve ever known…but if they succeed, they could be more powerful than anyone ever bargained for. From New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, Grim Lovelies is the glittering first book in a new, epic YA fantasy series. Prepare to be spellbound by the world of Grim Lovelies, where secrets have been long buried, friends can become enemies, and everything-especially humanity-comes at a price. Review A magical dash through the streets of Paris. Part caper, part fairy tale, part opulent witch society, youll be swept away by all of it. GRIM LOVELIES absolutely dazzles. -Kendare Blake, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series “A darkly enchanting saga…bound to attract fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black, and more.” -Entertainment Weekly A glittering and Goblin-bright fantasy. Grim Lovelies cleverly redefines fairy tales and turns Paris into a bewitching and disturbing wonderland full of Royals and witches, and beasties that will steal your heart. I lost myself in this magical book. -Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval and Legendary The story [has] an intriguing, almost titillating appeal...an exceptional blend of fantasy, action, and emotional drama. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, STARRED review Fantasy lovers will revel in Anouk’s layered world, not to mention the relationships that develop among the Beasties and their unexpected allies. Their pell-mell race against the clock brims with danger and self-realization, carefully crafted to entrance.-- Booklist This tightly-paced novel will leave readers demanding sequels that explore more of Anouks epic journeys-- Kirkus Purchase where there are fans of magical worlds.-- School Library Journal This deliciously dark tale examines societal norms while imagining the darker side of fairy tales.-- Publishers Weekly About the Author Megan Shepherd is the acclaimed author of The Madmans Daughter trilogy, The Cage trilogy and the middle grade novel, The Secret Horses of Briar Hill. She lives and writes on a 125-year-old farm outside Asheville, NC. Visit Megan at meganshepherd , on Twitter at @megan_shepherd, and on at @meganshepherdauthor. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 From the front-turret window of Mada Vittoras Paris townhouse, Anouk couldnt see the fountain at the far end of Rue des Amants. She could see, however, the hopeful souls who made their way down the sidewalk, tourists and Parisians alike, some with the...

-Titulo Original : Mary, Bloody Mary-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The story of Mary Tudors childhood is a classic fairy tale: A princess who is to inherit the throne of England is separated from her mother; abused by an evil stepmother who has enchanted her father; stripped of her title; and forced to care for her baby stepsister, who inherits Marys rights to the throne. Believe it or not, its all true. Told in the voice of the young Mary, this novel explores the history and intrigue of the dramatic rule of Henry VIII, his outrageous affair with and marriage to the bewitching Anne Boleyn, and the consequences of that relationship for his firstborn daughter. Carolyn Meyer has written a compassionate historical novel about love and loss, jealousy and fear--and a girls struggle with forces far beyond her control. Review Riveting.-Publishers Weekly Engrossing emotional intensity.-Kirkus Reviews (pointer review) Meyer writes powerfully and sympathetically, mixing the grim details of life in the 1500s with glamorous, fascinating descriptions of life in the court of Henry VIII.-Booklist This interesting and well-researched fictional biography brings a bit of history vividly and compellingly to life.-VOYA About the Author Carolyn Meyer is the acclaimed author of more than fifty books for young people. Her many award-winning novels include Mary, Bloody Mary, an ABA Pick of the Lists, an NCSS-CBC Notable Childrens Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults; Anastasia: The Last Grand Duchess, a New York Times bestseller; White Lilacs, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an NYPL Best Book for the Teen Age, and an IRA Young Adults Choice; and Marie, Dancing, a BookSense Pick . Ms. Meyer lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visit her website at readcarolyn . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 King Francis I inherited King Henrys fiery temper-no one would deny that! And so, on the day I learned that he had betrothed me to the king of France, I exploded. I cannot believe that my father would pledge me to that disgusting old man! I raged, and hurled the bed pillows onto the floor of my chamber. I shall not, not, NOT marry him! I was but ten years old and had yet to master my anger nor learn its use as a weapon. I shouted and stamped my feet until at last my fury subsided in gusts of tears. Between sobs I stole glances at my governess, the long-nosed Lady Margaret, countess of Salisbury. She stitched on her needlework as though nothing were happening. Come now, the countess soothed, her needle flicking in and out, in and out, it is only a betrothal, and that-as you well know-is quite a long way from marriage. Besides, madam, the king wishes it. Her calm made me even angrier. I dont care what he wishes! My father pays so little attention to me that I doubt he even remembers who I am! A thin smile creased Salisburys face, and she set down her embroidery hoop and dabbed at my cheeks with a fine linen handkerchief. He knows, dear Mary, he knows. You grow more like him every day-his fair skin, his lively blue eyes, his shining red-gold hair. She tucked the handkerchief into the sleeve of her kirtle and sighed. And, unfortunately, his temper as well. Suddenly exhausted, I flung myself onto my great bed. When is it to be, Salisbury? I murmured. King Francis and his court intend to arrive in April for the Feast of Saint George. We have three months to prepare. The royal dressmaker will soon begin work on your new gown. Your mother, the queen, sent word that she favors green trimmed with white for you. Youre to have a cloak made of cloth of gold. I hate green, I grumbled. Perhaps this was a battle I could win, although my gentle, patient mother matched my father in stubbornness. And I absolutely do not care if green and white are our royal colors! It seems that today madam dislikes nea...

-Titulo Original : Beyond The Myth: The Story Of Joan Of Arc-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: The king was going mad . . . So begins Polly Schoyer Brookss account of one of historys most compelling stories and one of the worlds most popular heroines-Joan of Arc. Brooks tells us of a fifteenth-century France ravaged by war, plague, and religious conflict; of a king who suffered fits of madness and his weak son who made a disappointing successor; and of a peasant girl from the countryside who accomplished what appeared to be miracles by rallying the dispirited French nation with her desire to see the rightful king rule. Little more than a year after her astounding triumphs-uniting the nation and securing the throne for Charles VII with her victory over the English at Orlean-nineteen-year-old Joan was imprisoned on charges of witchcraft and sorcery, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake. Polly Schoyer Brookss detailed narrative unveils the spirited young woman who became a patron saint and continues to inspire courage and faith. Review Joan is pictured as pious, strong-willed, and heroic. Brookss carefully rendered and moving history focuses on the single year in which Joan led the army of Prince Charles to victory and then fell prey to the jealousy, court intrigue, and superstition that brought about her death. Bibliography, index. -- 1990 Horn Book About the Author Polly Schoyer Brooks lives in New Canaan, Connecticut, where she enjoys her four children, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren...

-Titulo Original : Tangerine Spanish Edition-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Bienvenido a Tangerine. Este lugar es mas raro de lo que parece. Paul Fisher ve el mundo a traves de anteojos tan gruesos que parece un insecto del espacio exterior. Pero no esta tan ciego como para no ver que hay algunas cosas muy poco normales en la nueva casa de su familia, en el condado de Tangerine, Florida. ¿En donde mas un socavon se traga la escuela de la localidad, el fuego arde debajo de la tierra por años y caen rayos a la misma hora todos los dias? Con todo este caos, mezclado con el acoso constante de su hermano -quien es una estrella del futbol americano-, acoplarse a la vida en Tangerine no es facil para Paul. Hasta que se une al equipo de futbol de la escuela media donde estudia. Con la ayuda de sus nuevos compañeros de equipo, Paul descubre lo que se esconde bajo la extraña superficie de su nuevo lugar de residencia. Y tambien obtiene el coraje para enfrentar algunos de los secretos que su familia le ha estado ocultando por demasiado tiempo. En Tangerine, tal parece, cualquier cosa es posible. Review A richly imagined read about an underdog coming into his own.- Bulletin * Smart, adaptable, and anchored by a strong sense of self-worth, Paul makes a memorable protagonist in a cast of vividly drawn characters; multiple yet taut plotlines lead to a series of gripping climaxes and revelations. Readers are going to want more from this author.- Kirkus Reviews, starred review Breaks the mold.- Publishers Weekly ABA’s Pick of the Lists An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Bulletin Blue Ribbon Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection An IRA Young Adults’ Choice A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing About the Author Edward Bloor is the author many acclaimed novels, including Tangerine, Crusader, and Story Time. A former high school teacher, he lives near Orlando, Florida. edwardbloor Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Friday, August 18 For Mom the move from Texas to Florida was a military operation, like the many moves she had made as a child. We had our orders. We had our supplies. We had a timetable. If it had been necessary to do so, we would have driven the eight hundred miles from our old house to our new house straight through, without stopping at all. We would have refueled the Volvo while hurtling along at seventy-five miles per hour next to a moving convoy-refueling truck.Fortunately this wasn’t necessary. Mom had calculated that we could leave at 6:00 A.M. central daylight time, stop three times at twenty minutes per stop, and still arrive at our destination at 9:00 P.M. eastern daylight time.I guess that’s challenging if you’re the driver. It’s pretty boring if you’re just sitting there, so I slept on and off until, in the early evening, we turned off Interstate 10 somewhere in western Florida.This scenery was not what I had expected at all, and I stared out the window, fascinated by it. We passed mile after mile of green fields overflowing with tomatoes and onions and watermelons. I suddenly had this crazy feeling like I wanted to bolt from the car and run through the fields until I couldn’t run anymore. I said to Mom, “This is Florida? This is what it looks like?”Mom laughed. “Yeah. What did you think it looked like?” “I don’t know. A beach with a fifty-story condo on it.” “Well, it looks like that, too. Florida’s a huge place. We’ll be living in an area that’s more like this one. There are still a lot of farms around.”“What do they grow? I bet they grow tangerines.” “No. Not too many. Not anymore. This is too far north for citrus trees. Every few years they get a deep freeze that wipes them all out. Most of the citrus growers here have sold off their land to developers.”“Yeah? And what do the developers do with it?” “Well . . . they develop it. They plan communities with nice houses, and schools, and industrial parks. They create jobs- construction jobs, teaching jobs, civil engin...

-Titulo Original : Paper Daughter-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: An engaging mystery...a love letter to journalism -Seattles Child Oppenheimer Gold Seal Teen journalist Maggie Chen wants to be a great reporter. Fai-yi Li still hides behind the identity he used to evade Chinese Exclusion Era immigration laws. Their goals collide in this poignant young adult mystery thats both contemporary and historical fiction. Maggies search for her Asian-American family will appeal to readers who wonder how their own lives have been shaped by their ancestors choices. The Chinatown of Fai-yis Seattle will make 20th century history buffs want to know more about an almost-forgotten time in the United States past. Challenges at the modern newspaper where Maggie works will speak to those who care about journalism and ponder how its changing. From the Christopher Award-winning author of Hitch, Mountain Solo, and The Big Burn I love Paper Daughter, as I do all of Jeanettes books. Theyre smart, savvy, and full of heart -Kathi Appelt, author of Newbery Honor Book The Underneath I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Ingold did a wonderful job of tying history to a contemporary issue - Mississippi Trial, 1955 author Chris Crowe Ingold brings together past and present in this fascinating mystery set in Seattle - Washington Parent A rich, inspiring story about using research and tenacity to uncover the truth - Horn Book Review A must read for those who love mysteries and family history - VOYA I devoured Paper Daughter...a short read and perfect if you want to lounge around with a contemporary book on a slow afternoon - Books and Wine The tried and true theme of a parents mysterious background will keep readers invested, and fans of Laurence Yep may want to ponder how Chinese Exclusion of years past could come back to haunt the present - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books This novel cleverly weaves together intrigue and family drama into an engrossing story that is difficult to put down - Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children Great contemporary and historical characters and an intriguing, interwoven plot make this a great summer read - Bewitched Bookworms Offers insights into the sacrifices and secrets involved in emigration from China during this period and their ripple effects - Publishers Weekly A lesson on paper sons and paper daughters...Ingold doesnt sugarcoat the lengths people would go through to come to the States and the fear they had about being caught - Asian Weekly A wonderful addition to regional historical fiction, this compelling page-turner explores the painful loss--and discovery--of identity - Seattle Public Library System Library Talk Manages to be both about Chinese-Americans and identity without being *about* race - The YA YA YAs Readers will want to know more about the historical elements of the story after reading this realistic tale - Childrens Book and Play Review/BYU Families & Literacy Book of the Week The open-ended conclusion feels realistic and highlights Maggies elemental questions about how family history influences personal identity - Booklist It was neat to learn more about the lives of journalists and the Exclusion Era - Booktalking at the Bronx Library Center Praise from readers: A touching and emotionally tearing story of a girl who has her life laid open Like (Louis Sachars) Holes, it weaves a story from generations ago into the present A remarkable job integrating accurate history with an exciting modern story that a middle school girl would want to read A great story...A quick read A coming of age/discovering who you thought you knew/mystery...a great young adult read Short, to-the-point book...I read it in a single sitting and will be encouraging the teens that I know to check it out as well Review In the month after 16-year-old Maggie Chen’s father, a respected journalist, was killed in a hit-and-run accident, a basement...

-Titulo Original : A Deadly Game Of Magic-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Seeking shelter from a fierce Texas storm, four teens are trapped inside a strange house as unwitting players in a magicians evil games. The phone goes dead. A plaster head suddenly appears. A disembodied hand taps the mantel. Then the magic turns even more sinister, leading inevitably toward murder. Review Nixon keeps the suspense cooking on all burners . . . an original, heart-pounding thriller.-- School Library Journal About the Author JOAN LOWERY NIXON (1927-2003) is the author of more than 130 books for young readers, and the only four-time winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. She lived in Texas, the setting for many of her mysteries...

-Titulo Original : Sparks Of Light-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In this sequel to the dazzling time-travel romance Into the Dim, Hope jumps back in time to The Gilded Age in 1895 New York City. Sacrifice takes on a whole new meaning as Hope and Bran struggle to determine where-or when-they truly belong. “The perfect blend of mystery, sci-fi, action, cute guys, romance, history and gorgeous Scotland.” - Justine magazine on Into the Dim It’s been more than a month since Hope rescued her mom from the brutal twelfth century. For the first time in her life, Hope has friends . . . and a boyfriend. She’s a Viator now, a member of a long line of time-traveling ancestors. When the Viators learn of the Timeslipper’s plan to steal a dangerous device from the inventor Nicolas Tesla, it’s a race to see who can get to him first. They travel to the glittering golden age of New York in the year 1903, where Hope must confront her past to secure her future. About the Author The 2013 winner of the coveted #PitchWars, Janet B. Taylor has four years’ experience writing web content for a major television network fan site (CBS) that garners over a hundred thousand hits a day. Janet travels extensively to those places where her novels are set, often roaming around at night to commune with the famous historical figures about whom she loves to write. She is a member of several writing organizations, including the SCBWI and the Historical Novel Society, and lives in a tiny town in Arkansas with her family. Visit her at janetbtaylor and on Twitter a...

-Titulo Original : The Seance-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Lauren is reluctant to participate in the seance, and she feels the first foreboding of evil shortly after the room is darkened. When the lights come back on, her fear turns to shock: Sara Martin is missing, even though all the doors and windows are locked from the inside. . . . Review Real cant-stop-till-I-know-who-done-it reading.-- School Library Journal About the Author JOAN LOWERY NIXON (1927-2003) is the author of more than 130 books for young readers, and the only four-time winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. She lived in Texas, the setting for many of her mysteries...

-Titulo Original : The Witch Of Blackbird Pond-Fabricante : Hmh Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Lista de canciones: 1. Are You Happy Now? 2. Castaway 3. The Courier 4. Sparrows Point 5. The Kenworth Of My Dreams 6. On A Sea Of Fleur-De-Lis 7. Memory Of You 8. You Again 9. Nora 10. Howling At The Trouble 11. By No...

-Titulo Original : Bone Soup-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Known across the land for his infamous appetite, Finnigin is never seen without his eating stool, his eating spoon, and his gigantic eating mouth. When Finnigin finds himself in a new town on Halloween, he hopes to join a great feast with the creatures who live there. But not a body or soul will share any of their food with the ever-famished Finnigin. So what’s a hungry skeleton to do? Armed only with his wits and a special ingredient, will Finnigin be able to stir up a cauldron’s worth of Halloween magic? Review Drawn with a colorful, contemporary edge.--Des Moines Register The illustrations, which borrow paneled layouts and speech balloons from the comics, are filled with tiny visual jokes. Kids will eat Bone Soup up.--Washington Post - About the Author Cambria Evans studied graphic design at Rhode Island School of Design. She and her husband, Kari, live and work as freelance illustrators in Brooklyn, where they celebrate Halloween every day...

-Titulo Original : Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel 75th Anniversary (read Along Book)-Fabricante : HMH Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers. When Mary Anne is destined for the scrap heap, the duo must dig their way out of trouble in this timeless tale of friendship, old-fashioned hard work, and ingenuity. Includes bonus audio download performed by the Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick. From School Library Journal PreS-K-Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, are back in this 75th anniversary edition. First published in 1939, Virginia Lee Burtons classic picture book has remained a staple in library collections for generations. Beyond the fascination almost all young children have with extra large machines that crowd, hoist, swing, and dig, the deeper tale about a man battling against the relentless march of technological change is one that still resonates more than half a century later. This new edition features a snazzy red foil dust jacket and some brief back matter that relates how Burton came up with the ending to the story (with a little creative help from a friends grandson.) As an added bonus, a free downloadable audiobook is available, read by stage and screen actor, Matthew Broderick. A perfect choice to replace well-worn copies of this beloved book. Review This is fun both in its text and gray crayon drawings. Mike Mulligan remains faithful to his steam shovel Mary Anne, against the threat of the new gas and diesel-engine contraptions, and digs his way to a surprising and happy ending. The New Yorker - About the Author Virginia Lee Burton (1909-1968) was the talented author and illustrator of some of the most enduring books ever written for children. The winner of the 1942 Caldecott Medal for THE LITTLE HOUSE, Burtons books include heroes and happy endings, lively illustrations, and a dash of nostalgia. She lived with her two sons, Aristides and Michael, and her husband George Demetrios, the sculptor, in a section of Gloucester, Massachusetts, called Folly Cove. Here she taught a class in design and from it emerged the Folly Cove designers, a group of internationally known professional artisans. She is the author of many classic childrens picture books, including MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS STEAM SHOVEL and KATY AND THE BIG SNOW...