CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"Additional exemplary features are the artist's sketches used as endpapers and an author's note explaining the controversy surrounding the authorship of the poem. (Picture book. 3-6)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"Two pages of related activities for families are included. (Picture book/religion. 4-8)"
Vibrant illustrations in luminous, jewel-bright hues are the captivating attraction of this Christmas story about St.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The main story is accessible enough to children, but making the recipes will clearly require an adult's assistance. (author's note) (Informational picture book. 5-8)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"This lovely interpretation extends the concept of the song into a broader setting made accessible to children with memorable words and ever-so-sweet illustrations. (Picture book. 3-7)"
This new interpretation of the beloved Christmas carol focuses on an enchanting pair of bears, a parent and cub.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"The sweetly understated story has Spanish words and sentences skillfully woven into the text throughout with translations provided in parentheses. (author's note) (Picture book. 5-9)"
In this touching autobiographical prequel to Grandma's Records (2004), Velasquez recalls a special Christmas vacation during his childhood when he stayed with his grandmother in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem).
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2010
"Enjoyable, if rough. (Picture book. 4-6)"
With a nod to the Christmas Grinch, the Kvetch (or "complainer") of Oyville sees nothing joyous about Hanukkah and proceeds to steal all the menorahs.
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