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oGbURn, JACQUeLIne k.
THE MAGIC NESTING DOLL
Illustrated by Laurel Long
“In this original fairy tale based on Russian
traditions, katya inherits magical
matryoshka dolls from her grandmother,
who warns her only to open them ‘if
her need is great’ …A romantic, richly
illustrated story for children who love
traditional fairy tales.”
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
—Booklist
9 x 11 1/2 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250065-1 $6.99
onYeFULU, IFeoMA
A IS FOR AFRICA
Stunning color photographs depict
everyday life in nigeria in this unusual
AbC book. “A talented photographer,
onyefulu offers an incisive, sophisticated
view of her homeland’s rich heritage.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: BL, C, CR, CS, H, HG, K, NS, PW, SLJ, TE
10 7/8 x 8 7/16 32 pp. 1997
978-0-14-056222-4 $5.99
EMEKA’S GIFT
An African Counting Story
As a young African boy travels to visit
his grandmother, he passes through
the village market, where he sees lots
of things Granny would like. Stunning
photographs taken in emeka’s southern
nigerian village illustrate this hearwarming
counting story. “A wonderful multidimensional
story with universal appeal.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: E, K, PW, SLJ, TE
10 7/8 x 8 1/4 32 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056500-3 $6.99
oRoZCo, JoSé-LUIS
DE COLORES AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN FOLK SONGS FOR
CHILDREN
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Here is a treasure trove of songs, chants,
and musical games from the rich cultural
tradition of the Spanish-speaking world,
especially created for both Spanish and
english audiences. “Multicultural collections
have been clamoring for books
such as this, which works both as a wellcrafted
resource and a rich and resonant
children’s book.” —Booklist
Rec: BL, H, TE
9 x 12 48 pp. 1999
978-0-14-056548-5 $7.99
DIEZ DEDITOS AND OTHER PLAY
RHYMES AND ACTION SONGS
FROM LATIN AMERICA
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven
“A compilation of Latin American
songs and finger rhymes, some of them
original, some recalled from orozco’s
Mexican childhood, and some collected
during tours in Latin America and
Spain…kleven’s bright, cheerful, childpleasing
illustrations are full of frolicsome
details for individual readers to pore
over, but the activities work in small family
circles or large groups…The book is a
sprightly, upbeat celebration.” —Kirkus
Rec: BL, K
9 x 12 56 pp. 2002
978-0-14-230087-9 $7.99
FIESTAS
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Carefully crafted for both Spanish and
english audiences, this radiant bilingual
collection includes over twenty holiday
songs and rhymes gathered from Spanish-speaking
countries. The songs focus
on holidays that specifically honor Latin
American culture...as well as on familiar
fiestas celebrated around the world.
“not only an exemplary songbook, but
also a stunning visual experience. An excellent
resource for music and bilingual
programs.” —School Library Journal
Rec: BL, K, PW, SLJ
9 x 12 48 pp. 2004
978-0-14-240199-6 $7.99
See index for more titles by Elisa Kleven.
PAk, SoYUnG
DEAR JUNO
Illustrated by Susan Hartung
Although Juno, a korean American boy,
cannot read the letter he receives from
his grandmother in Seoul, he understands
what it means from the photograph
and dried flower that are enclosed
and decides to send a similar letter
back to her. “The messages that can be
conveyed without words, language differences
between generations, and family
ties across great distances are gently and
affectingly handled in this first picture
book.” —Kirkus
Rec: K, LJ, PW
8 x 10 32 pp. 2001
978-0-14-230017-6 $5.99
See index for more titles by Susan Hartung.
PAoLILLI, PAUL AnD
DAn bReWeR
SILVER SEEDS
Illustrated by Steve Johnson and
Lou Fancher
Is the night sky filled with stars, or are
they really silver seeds? The lyrical poems
and luminous illustrations in this stellar
collection will stretch readers’ imaginations.
“A dazzling example of how poetry
can prompt readers to view ordinary
experiences through fresh eyes.”
—Publishers Weekly
Rec: BL, PW, SLJ
8 3/4 x 9 1/2 32 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250010-1 $6.99
See index for more titles by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher.
PARTRIDGe, eLIZAbeTH
ORANGES ON GOLDEN MOUNTAIN
Illustrated by Aki Sogabe
“This handsome picture book tells the
story of a young immigrant fisherman
in the 1850s. Jo Lee’s widowed mother
sends him from their drought-stricken
village to join his uncle in California.
Reluctantly, the boy makes the arduous
trip, taking with him branches of his
mother’s orange trees to plant when he
arrives…an engaging and elegant depiction
of one immigrant’s experience.”
—School Library Journal
Rec: BL, PW, SLJ
8 1/4 x 10 1/4 40 pp. 2003
978-0-14-250033-0 $6.99
See index for more titles by Elizabeth Partridge.
PATeRSon, kATHeRIne
THE TALE OF
THE MANDARIN DUCKS
Illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon
“There is a quiet subtlety of tone in both
text and illustration that perfectly captures
the spirit of this Japanese folktale
[about] a mandarin drake [who] is separated
from his mate by a cruel lord....
Paterson’s economical use of language
conveys the pure essence of a story that
needs no verbal embellishment....The
Dillons’ watercolor and pastel paintings
have the appearance of woodcuts with a
luminous quality”
—School Library JournalH
Rec: AN, BG, BL, CH, CR, CS, E, H, HG, K, NYT, PW, R, SLJH,
TE, WP
8 3/8 x 10 7/8 40 pp. 1995
978-0-14-055739-8 $6.99
See index for more titles by Katherine Paterson.
See index for more titles by Leo & Diane Dillon.
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