CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2008
"However, the superfluity of shimmering pink hearts in the design skews this version toward the saccharine. (Picture book/fairy tale. 3-7)"
A swirling surfeit of pink, purple and gold is draped around this crisp retelling of the traditional tale, as Cinderella attends three balls with her handsome prince before her glass slipper falls.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2008
"Interestingly, Jesus as an adult is always shown from behind or at a distance, making him a character that readers must interpret for themselves. (Nonfiction. 4-8)"
Newbery Medalist Paterson turns her talents and considerable experience as a religious educator to interpreting the life of Jesus in a style that children will understand.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2005
"The musical score is included. (Picture book. 4-7)"
The well-known African-American spiritual serves as the text for this evocative interpretation, looking at one boy's cheerful personality as a shining light in his own neighborhood.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2001
"With that in mind, it is still a sweet story about learning to respect oneself and others, and is well worth the reader's attention. (Picture book. 6-9)"
Mr. Lincoln, the African-American school principal is considered "just plain cool" and is loved by all the students—except Eugene Esterhause.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
"An affecting sequel to Little Cliff and the Porch People (1999) that was the first to offer some of Taulbert's characters from his adult memoirs to young readers. (Picture book. 5-7)"
The first day of first grade looms, and Little Cliff has sadly lined up his toys to bid goodbye: " ‘I can't play with y'all no more.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 23, 2001
"The story is enhanced by Tilley's (Hide and Seek, see below, etc.) occasional, cheerful illustrations. (Fiction. 7-10)"
