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Ezra Jack
Keats
APT. 3
In his apartment building in the city,
Sam hears voices, barking dogs, snoring,
and all kinds of other noises. one rainy
day he also hears the sad sounds of a
harmonica, and wonders who’s playing.
Sam’s search leads him to Apt. 3,
where he finds not only the source of the
music—but a new friend.
9 x 8 40 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056507-2 $6.99
DREAMS
“The artist’s skillful use of a combination
of acrylic painting and collage has never
been more effectively employed than in
this quiet tale.” —The Horn Book
8 x 10 40 pp. 2000
978-0-14-056744-1 $7.99
GOGGLES!
“A well-loved character, a familiar childhood
situation, and an urban setting are
the components of this winning picture
book, one of keats’ best.”
Rec: AN, BL
Caldecott Honor
—Booklist
8 5/8 x 8 40 pp. 1998
978-0-14-056440-2 $6.99
Whistle for Willie
JENNIE’S HAT
Jennie’s favorite aunt is sending her a
new hat, and Jennie is sure it will be
beautiful. but when the box arrives, the
hat inside is very plain. She had imagined
a wonderful hat with big colorful flowers
and even tries to make her own hat from
a straw basket! Jennie is almost ready to
give up on her dream when she receives
a fanciful surprise from some very special
friends. “Certain to enchant little girls.”
—The Horn Book
Rec: H
7 3/4 x 9 1/8 40 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250035-4 $6.99
KITTEN FOR A DAY
Can a puppy be a kitten? This puppy
thinks he is. As he plays with four kittens,
he tumbles and stumbles, thumps and
slurps, spills and falls. Then his mother
arrives. Will the five new friends be able
to play again? “now, as ever, keats’s
sunny illustrations reflect the joy of
discovery.” —Publishers Weekly
Rec: H, PW
7 3/4 x 10 32 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230054-1 $6.99
A LETTER TO AMY
“A master of ingenious collages, [keats]
has made brilliant variegated pictures...”
—The Horn Book
Rec: C, H, LC
8 5/8 x 8 32 pp. 1998
978-0-14-056442-6 $6.99
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
A procession travels to bethlehem,
bringing gifts for the newborn baby
Jesus. The little drummer boy comes
along, although he is too poor to bring a
present fit for a king. keats’ vivd, jeweltoned
artwork perfectly illustrates this
classic holiday carol.
Rec: PW
9 x 7 1/2 32 pp. 2000
978-0-14-056743-4 $6.99
LOUIE
“The harsh unloveliness of inner-city
streets is forgotten in the brilliant paintings,
which form a backdrop for a tender
story of spontaneous unselfishness.”
—The Horn Book
Rec: H
9 x 8 40 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240080-7 $6.99
LOUIE’S SEARCH
Louie is in search of a father when he
meets barney. When barney accuses
him of stealing a music box, it is up to
Louie’s mother to settle the conflict.
This heartwarming tale features the same
collage art and colorful urban setting
that keats is famous for
Rec: BL
9 x 8 40 pp. 2001
978-0-14-056761-8 $6.99
MY DOG IS LOST
With Pat Cherr
An appealing story about a Spanishspeaking
boy on his second day in new
York City, struggling to find his lost dog.
This bilingual book effortlessly mixes
Spanish phrases with their english counterparts.
“The Spanish phrases included
are introduced naturally and are easily
remembered.” —Booklist
Rec: BL
6 3/4 x 9 1/4 56 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056569-0 $6.99
OVER IN THE MEADOW
In this lilting, evocative Appalachian
counting rhyme, children can learn to
count to ten as they explore a meadow
bursting with activity.
Rec: NYT
9 x 8 32 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056508-9 $6.99
PET SHOW
everyone is talking about the neighborhood
pet show, and Archie can’t wait.
His friends are bringing dogs and birds,
and he is going to enter the cat who lives
near by. but when it’s time to go, the cat
is nowhere to be found. “The succinct,
satisfying story is illustrated with vibrant,
brilliantly colored paintings.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, PW
8 5/8 x 8 40 pp. 1998
978-0-14-230000-8 $6.99