Baby
Blessings A prayer for the Day You are Born. Deloris Jordan, mother of Michael Jordan and James Ransome celebrate new life and family in this joyful book about the power of love. ISBN:
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Young
Pele: Soccer's First Star The
inspiring story of how a poor Brazilian boy--who kicked rocks
down roads and dribbled balls made from rags--went on to become
the greatest soccer player of all time. |
Sky
Boys Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Empire State Building Look--on the corner of Thirty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue, something amazing is happening! A building, straight and simple as a pencil, is being built in record time. Travel back to Depression-era Manhattan and join a boy just your age as he watches the world's most famous building take miraculous shape before his eyes. ISBN 0-375-83610-1 |
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What Lincoln Said by Sarah L. Thomson (Author), James E. Ransome (Illustrator) Award-winning author Sarah L. Thomson deftly integrates Abraham Lincoln's famous words into the narrative, revealing the inspiration and determination that led to his greatest achievements. Renowned illustrator James E. Ransome has created striking paintings that illuminate Lincoln's enthusiasms and passions from childhood through his adult life. ISBN: 978-0060848194 |
Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart For Helen Keller, w-a-t-e-r was a cool, slippery splash. S-u-n was the warm afternoon glow coating her skin. L-i-l-y was a sweet-smelling petal, soft and delicate to her touch. This evocative portrait reminds us that there are many ways to experience the world through the senses--but the most important things in life are savored within the heart. |
 "...Cline-Ransome is able to match the spirit of Keller's autobiographical writings. James Ransome cites John Singer Sargent as his inspiration for his bright, handsome paintings. An excellent, accessible introduction to a fascinating woman." Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD |
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This
is the Dream Through striking, powerful verse and gorgeous, detailed illustrations, "This is the Dream" catalogs the American experience, before, during, and after the civil rights movement. Come along on this incredible journey, and see how far we've come in attaining freedom and justice for all. ISBN 0-06-055519-X |
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It
is the Wind What is
the noise I hear, ISBN 0-06-028191-X |
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Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist How little Marshall Taylor, through dedication, talent and speed transformed himself into the extraordinary Major Taylor and won the world championship of bicycle racing in 1899. ISBN 0-689-83159-5 |
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Pride of African Tales This treasure trove of lavishly illustrated stories from different regions in Africa includes (among others) stories about why there are monkeys, the dangers of judging by appearances, and the wisdom of keeping your mouth shut. Each tale reflects the rhythms and cadences of the storyteller's muse. ISBN 0-06-024929-3 |
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Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton adds her own distinctive splash of fun to Bruh Rabbit's schemes. ISBN 0-590-47376-X |
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Quilt
Counting A companion book to Quilt Alphabet by the same author. Step inside and join the fun--count 1 to 10, and 10 to 1! ISBN 1-58717-178-3 |
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Visiting
Day "Only on Visiting Day do I get to tell Daddy everything that has happened over the month, while I sit in his lap and he pulls on my braids, smiling his big me-and-Grandma-have-been-gone-forever smile...." ISBN 0-590-40005-3
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