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Children's Book: Picture Books
The Love for Three
Oranges
By Sergei Prokofiev, illustrated by Elzbieta Gaudasinska
Age Range: 4 to 10
The
magical surrealism of the famous opera The Love of Three Oranges
is vividly depicted in this pictorial adaptation, designed to
create an awareness of classical music among young children.
Combining humor, sorrow, fantasy, and a bit of the grotesque,
this fanciful children's story tells the tale of a prince whose melancholy
can only be cured by a hearty laugh. In order to break through
his gloom, the king plans a splendid feast and orders the court
jester, Truffaldino, to appear and cheer up his son. When the
prince finally lets out a guffaw, he incurs the wrath of Fata
Morgana, a malicious witch who curses him with an undeniable
passion for three oranges—oranges that he must chase to the ends
of the earth.
Sergei Prokofiev is one of the most celebrated Russian composers
of the 20th century. He is the composer of the operas The
Gambler, The Love for Three Oranges, Peter and the Wolf, and War
and Peace. Elzbieta Gaudasinska is an award-winning illustrator.
"This Will Take Forever . . ."
by
Austin McQuinn
Age
Range: 3 to 6
Part of the Mimi Mouse series, which includes This Won't
Take Long (1840891815).
Mimi is the modern, chic, and charming mouse with a
sophisticated Parisian air. This engaging and stylish series
teaches children to learn the simplicity and pleasure of
fundamental tasks such as vacuuming and the importance of such
virtues as patience. In This Won’t Take Long, Mimi adores her
new blue vacuum cleaner; while using it she finds a wide array
of treasures—a missing green button, her favorite pink pen, a
yellow bow, and candy. This lively mouse offers a warm context
for children to learn colors and to realize that certain tasks
can be simple and fun. She greets her various chores again and
again with "This won’t take long!" In This Will Take Forever,
Mimi learns she has a low threshold for boredom and is faced
with tasks that try her patience, such as standing in line at
the supermarket or practicing her accordion. By example, Mimi
gently teaches the importance of exercising patience and staying
on task.
Austin McQuinn is an artist and exhibits throughout
Europe.
He is the author and illustrator of the Mimi Mouse series.
"This Won't Take Long . . ."
by
Austin McQuinn
Age
Range: 3 to 6
Part of the Mimi Mouse series, which includes This Will
Take Forever (1840891815).
Mimi is the modern, chic, and charming mouse with a
sophisticated Parisian air. This engaging and stylish series
teaches children to learn the simplicity and pleasure of
fundamental tasks such as vacuuming and the importance of such
virtues as patience. In This Won’t Take Long, Mimi adores her
new blue vacuum cleaner; while using it she finds a wide array
of treasures—a missing green button, her favorite pink pen, a
yellow bow, and candy. This lively mouse offers a warm context
for children to learn colors and to realize that certain tasks
can be simple and fun. She greets her various chores again and
again with "This won’t take long!" In This Will Take Forever,
Mimi learns she has a low threshold for boredom and is faced
with tasks that try her patience, such as standing in line at
the supermarket or practicing her accordion. By example, Mimi
gently teaches the importance of exercising patience and staying
on task.
Austin McQuinn is an artist and exhibits throughout
Europe.
He is the author and illustrator of the Mimi Mouse series.
3 Kinds of Scared
by F. N. Monjo, Justin Monjo illustrated by Peter Viska
Age
Range: 4 to 8
Full of gentle humor and warmth, this is an exuberant
children's story
about learning to try new things. Marty Muskrat is a scaredy-rat.
He's scared of riding bikes, he's scared of climbing trees, and
he's scared of swinging on ropes. When Marty's class goes to
Funland Park, his mom writes him a note excusing him from the
rides, but his friends convince him to put aside his fears. With
their help he discovers there are only three kinds of
scared—going fast, getting bumped, and climbing to amazing
heights—and he can conquer every one! This light-hearted tale
teaches kids important lessons about risk-taking, friendship,
confidence, and self-esteem.
F. N. Monjo was the author of more than 20 children's books, including The Drinking Gourd, Indian Summer, The One
Bad Thing About Father, The Sea Beggar’s Son, Letters to Horseface, The Porcelain Pagoda, and The House on Sink Alley.
Justin Monjo has written for television, film, and theater and
is the author of the award-winning adaptations of That Eye the
Sky and Cloudstreet. Peter Viska is a children's book
illustrator and animator.
All Hallows Eve
The Story of the Halloween Fairy
By
Lisa Sferlazza Johnson , illustrations by Tucker Johnson
Age
Range: 3 to 5
A pinch of modern fairy dust is sprinkled on Halloween
traditions in this playful, ghoul- and goblin-free introduction
to the holiday. Eve, a young fairy from the All Hallows pumpkin
patch, loves candy but is unable to make it—she can only create
toys with her magic. Eve determinedly practices her spells,
hoping she’ll be able to magic up candy on her birthday, October
31st. During her dress-up birthday party, Eve’s finest attempts
yield only candy-shaped toys—such as candy bar blocks, candy
cane whistles, and squeaky toy cakes. As her frustration grows,
her party guests save the day by visiting all the pumpkins in
the patch and collecting candy to fulfill Eve’s wish. Overjoyed
by their kindness, Eve gratefully offers the toys she created to
her friends. A tale of friendship, cooperation, and
self-acceptance, this story also provides health-conscious
families and those with specific dietary concerns an alternative
way to enjoy the holiday activities.
Lisa Sferlazza Johnson is executive director of Peacemakers,
Inc., a nonprofit curriculum-development group specializing in
geographic and cultural programs for elementary school children.
Tucker Johnson is the principal designer at StudioC/V/R. They
both live in
Barrington,
Rhode Island.
Alley Oops
by Janice Levy, illustrations by C. B. Decker
Age
Range: 5 to 8
An Accelerated Reader book Storytelling World Award Honor
Title
This story relates the painful and embarrassing aftermath of
name-calling and bullying from the perspective of the bully. J.
J. Jax has been tormenting an overweight boy named Patrick,
calling him Pig-Pen and Porky, to the point that Patrick is now
afraid to go to school. Learning of his son's behavior, J. J.'s
father lectures him to stop bullying Patrick. When that approach
fails, Mr. Jax tries another tack and shares an experience he
had as a youthful bully and the consequences he recently faced
as a result of his actions. Touched by his father's words, J.J.
reaches out to Patrick in a school arm-wrestling contest and
experiences the "alley oops" moment of empowerment and
self-esteem that comes from doing the right thing. Snappy
dialogue highlights the harmful, lasting effects of bullying and
the importance of finding common ground toward conflict
resolution. Believable contemporary illustrations bring the
story to life with expressive body language.
Janice Levy is the author of many children's books,
including Abuelito Eats with His Fingers,
Aubelito Goes Home, The Man Who Lived in a Hat, Spirit of Tio
Fernando, and Totally Uncool. She is a three-time winner of the
Writer's Digest Contest for Best Literary Short Story and a
winner of the
Japanese
School Library Association's award for "Best Foreign Language
Picture Book." She teaches writing at
Hofstra
University. She lives in
Merrick,
New York. C. B. Decker is the illustrator of Celebrate the Fire
Within. She lives in
Modesto,
California.
Ambrosia
By Dan Manalang illustrations by Nichole Wong
Age
Range: 5 to 7
In this sweet story inspired by the author's childhood and
imbued with Filipino cultural nuances, a coconut named Ambrosia
is not accepted by the other fruits until one brave peach breaks
the ice and leads the way to celebrating Ambrosia's differences.
Fostering important values of diversity, tolerance, and positive
self-esteem, this poetic, rhyming introduction to appreciating
other cultures teaches the acceptance of others, even if they
are different.
Dan Manalang lives in
Los Angeles. Nichole Wong is a designer with an MFA in animation from
the
University of
California–Los
Angeles. She lives in
Los Angeles.
Animal Worlds
by Paul Hess
Age
Range: 3 to 5
Simple words, exquisite pictures, and amusing verses work
together in this collection of animal verses. Bold
illustrations, detailed side panel artwork, and rhymes depict
each animal in its environment, teaching children about foreign
landscapes and habitats as they learn to identify animals from
around the world. Providing a wealth of information to spark
creative thinking and initiate the thought process, this book is
realistic yet captures each animal character’s captivating
personalities.
Paul Hess is the bestselling author of the Animal Verse
series and the illustrator of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Animals on the Other Side
By Sylvia Browne and Chris Dufresne
Age
Range: 8 to 12
New York Times #1 bestselling author and psychic Sylvia
Browne and her son explain for pet owners of all ages what
animals experience when their life on earth is over and what is
waiting for them when they return home to the other side.
Popular questions such as Does my pet miss me? Did he know I
loved him? Can he hear me when I talk to him? Can he come back
to visit me? and How will I be able to find my pet when I go
home? are answered. The story begins when the spirit of Browne's
dog, Jolie, leaves her body and goes home to live on the other
side. Jolie runs, jumps, and plays with her eternal friends all
around the world, devoid of the pain and suffering she was
experiencing on earth. This is a comforting account of a pet's
journey through one life and on to the next that explains how
animals enjoy eternal happiness right alongside the people who
love them.
Sylvia Browne is the author of numerous children's books, including
Adventures of a Psychic, Life on the Other Side, and Visits from
the Afterlife. She is a world-renowned psychic who appears
regularly on Larry King Live , the Montel Williams Show (six to
eight shows per season), and MSN Chat. Chris Dufresne is a
respected psychic who works alongside his mother, Sylvia Browne.
They both live in
Campbell,
California.
Appalachian ABCs
Second edition
By
Francie Hall
Combining visual observation with mountain tradition to help
children learn the alphabet, this book offers a letter-by-letter
glimpse of the history and botany of the
Appalachian Trail.
Francie Hall is a former schoolteacher. She lives in
Boone,
North Carolina.
Apple Doll
by Kathleen Phillips Poulsen
Age
Range: 5 to 7
In this delightful story of familial bonding, Gram teaches
Sam that the best thing to do with the biggest, reddest apple of
the harvest is to carve an apple head with it, just as her
Native American grandma had taught her.
Kathleen Phillips Paulsen has lived in apple-raising
communities throughout
Maine, the
Appalachian Mountains,
Oregon, and northern
California. She lives in
Forest Grove,
Oregon.
At the Beach
Postcards from Crabby Spit
by Roland Harvey
Detailing the perfect beach getaway, this charming picture
book uses individual postcards to tell the tale of one family's
adventures at Crabby Spit. In the spirit of Where's Waldo, beach
items such as a hat, towel, and sandals are lost—and children
must find them with the help of the mischievous family dog,
Rajah. Humorous and warm family vacation activities are
depicted, and include paddling, surfing, and finding treasures,
making this ideal holiday and travel gift.
Roland Harvey is the author of Belvedere Is Beached, Islands
in my Garden, and The Super Sailing Sea Restaurant.
The Bamboo Cutter & the Moon Maiden
A
Japanese Folk Tale
By
Teresa Pierce Williston illustrated by Dilleen Marsh
Age
Range: 5 to 7
This charming retelling of a Japanese folktale couples
stunning illustrations with a magical story of love, integrity,
and self-sacrifice. The tale begins when a loving couple
discovers a tiny baby girl in a thicket of bamboo stalks and
takes her home to raise as their own. The Bamboo Princess, as
she comes to be known, grows into womanhood while fending off
suitors, caring for her new family, and ultimately fulfilling
her destiny by returning to her true and rightful home—the moon.
In the mold of traditional Japanese morality tales, this story
reinforces values of bravery, hard work, and humility. A full
explanation of the research and meticulous preparations behind
the illustrator’s intricate artwork, which harkens back to
time-honored Japanese block prints, is also included.
Teresa Pierce Williston is the author of Hindu Tales Retold
and Japanese Fairy Tales. Dilleen Marsh is the illustrator of
All Kinds of Answers; Grandpa and Me and the Wishing Star; Some
Answers Are Loud, Some Answers Are Soft; and What Happens When
People Die. She lives in
Salt Lake City.
Bark and Tim
A True Story of Friendship (Based on the Paintings of Tim
Brown)
By
Audrey Glassman Vernick and Ellen Glassman Gidaro
Based on the childhood of
Mississippi folk artist Tim Brown, whose paintings are littered
throughout the text, this children's story about Tim's tender friendship
with his dog, Bark, is full of lessons of bittersweet love and
the redemptive power of art.
Audrey Glassman Vernick and Ellen Glassman Gidaro are
sisters who discovered Tim Brown's paintings on an eBay auction
and decided to write a children's story based upon them. They
live in Ocean,
New Jersey and
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania respectively.
Barry Louis Polisar's a Little Different
by Barry Louis Polisar
Children will be delighted by the wry, sly, and witty lyrics
of Barry Louis Polisar. This recording includes 17 songs with
musical homages to Neil Young, Jimi Hendrix, the Native American
a capella group Ulali, and other artists. It features 45 minutes
of songs such as a blues version of "I’m a Slug," a joyful song
called "Potty Training," and the song "Homemade Band," in which
Barry uses everyday kitchen utensils as instruments. He is
joined by Ray Tilkens and his various instruments, which give
this recording a textured and original sound.
Barry Louis Polisar is a children’s recording artist. He
lives in
Silver Spring,
Maryland.
Bears Barge In
by Joni Sensel, illustrations by Chris Bivins
Age
Range: 4 and UP
Zack, a young boy who lives deep in the forest, discovers
the wisdom of leaving space for his furred, feathered, and
fanged friends when animals start turning up in odd places.
Residential encroachment on wildlife habitat and vice versa is
an issue of increasing concern in communities around the
country, and this book provides information about keeping adults
and children safe. As new construction begins to infringe on
former wilderness, people and animals can become uneasy
neighbors; this book presents valuable information about how
people can coexist peacefully with potentially dangerous
wildlife.
Joni Sensel is the author of Traditions Through the Trees
and writes about business and environmental subjects for clients
such as the Environmental Protection Agency. Chris Bivins is an
illustrator whose work has appeared in a variety of business
publications and multimedia works, including a booklet for the
National Park Service. They both live in
Seattle,
Washington.
Beasts in the Closet
by Jeff Snow
Age
Range: 5 to 7
With unique, inventive illustrations, this rhyming tale
follows a young boy who battles his fears of nighttime closets.
Franklin, an average five-year-old, is cast as the hero in an
age-old battle between children and the monsters who reside in
their closets. Convinced that creatures in his closet lay in
waiting,
Franklin, armed with a toy slingshot and wild imagination, is
determined to defend himself—in both reality and his dreams.
This book's playful yet educational tone helps children overcome
any fears associated with darkened bedrooms.
Jeff Snow is an award-winning animator and has worked on
numerous films, including The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan,
The Road to
El Dorado, Shark Tale, Shrek, Shrek 2, and Sinbad: Legend of the
Seven Seas. He lives in
Santa Clarita,
California.
The
Best Christmas Ever,
By Chih-Yuan Chen
Age
Range: 5 to 7
Christmas at the Bear family household is slim this year,
but Mother Bear and Father Bear create holiday spirit by
adorning their home with decorations sewn from outgrown clothes
and a tree assembled from gathered branches dusted with flour.
Little Bear worries whether Santa will come and ultimately
proves to be the most resourceful to ensure that gifts are under
the tree. On Christmas day everyone has a present—a mended kite
for Brother; a once-missing umbrella for Sister; a favorite old
hat for Father; and, for Mother, a long-lost button that has
been conspicuously missing from her red dress. This charming
children's book demonstrates that even the smallest person can give big
gifts, requiring only love and ingenuity.
Chih-Yuan Chen is an illustrator of children's stories and
the author of The Featherless Chicken, Guji Guji—named a Best
Children's Book by Publishers Weekly and a New York Times Top 10
children's bestseller—and On the Way to Buy Eggs.
The
Big Ball of String
By Ross Mueller illustrations by Craig Smith
Age
Range: 3 to 5
A big green ball of string becomes a most unusual soccer
ball in this imaginative and enchanting picture book. Wanting to
play soccer but lacking a ball, George makes do with the titular
big ball of string. Rhythmic, read-aloud text describes George's
dribbling adventures around town, from his home, to main street,
to the park, and back again. Charming watercolor illustrations
trace George's fun with his makeshift toy as the bright green
string unravels while he plays, encouraging children to see
ordinary household objects in new ways while they follow
George's sporting fun.
Ross Mueller is a playwright, musician, and teacher. He
travels to schools bringing writing to life in performance and
song. Craig Smith is the illustrator of Billy the Punk, Dreadful
David, Where's Mum?, and Whistle Up the Chimney. He has
illustrated books in the Bob the Builder and Cabbage Patch
series.
Camilla the Zebra
by Marisa Núñez, illustrated by Óscar Villán
Age
Range: 3 to 6
When the wind steals seven stripes from the dress of Camilla the
zebra, her friends the spider, the cicada, and the rainbow help
a distraught Camilla understand and reconcile her loss.
Camilla's struggles with her changed body offer a vision of
change and growing up that will resonate with young readers.
Games and questions, rhymes and repetition, and the pictures of
an award-winning Spanish illustrator bring Camilla and her
friends to life.
Marisa Nunez is an elementary school teacher and the author of
Eleven Adventurous Ladies. Oscar Villan won the 1999 National
Illustration Prize in Spain for his illustrations for The Little
White Rabbit
Carla's
Sandwich
By
Debbie Herman, illustrated by Sheila Bailey
Age
Range: 3 to 5
Storytelling World Award 2005 Honor Book
This charming story presents a new way for young children to
understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter
what others think. Carla’s lunch box is filled with odd delights
like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the
Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped
Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are
delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are
unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her
bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when
Buster—the worst tease of all—forgets his lunch on the day of
the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich.
Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that
"unusual" can actually be good. Lively illustrations help
showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance,
individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic
dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary
school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide
young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich
masterpieces of their own.
Debbie Herman is a feature writer for Babaganewz Magazine and
has written for the New Millennium Children's Dictionary CD-ROM.
She is a former elementary school teacher with an M.A. in
special education. She lives in New York City. Sheila Bailey has
illustrated more than 26 children's books, including Spaghetti
and Peas, Special People, Special Ways, The Wizard and King
Whifflegroan, and The Wonderful Story of Edgar Elf. Her work has
appeared in Fine Cooking Magazine, Forbes, and the Oregonian.
She lives in Redwood City, California.
Christmas Eve
The Joy of Giving
By
Lisa Sferlazza Johnson, illustrations by Tucker Johnson
Age
Range: 3 to 5
The fresh take on Christmas traditions follows Eve, the
enchanting toy-making fairy, as she leaves her pumpkin patch and
heads to the North Pole, where Santa’s elves have come down with
a nasty case of Elfpox. Eve is delighted to lend a magical hand
and help Santa do the elves’ work, but she is unsure of her
abilities—she can only create small toys. After learning about
the first Christmas and getting a few history lessons from the
Mrs. Claus, Eve begins to understand that it’s not the size of
the gift but rather the love that inspires the presents that
counts. Once Eve gets hooked on the "Joy of Giving," she infuses
every pint-sized toy with feeling and is given the distinguished
title of "Christmas Eve." Providing adults with a new
explanation of Christmas traditions, this story helps children
understand that, sometimes, less is more.
Lisa Sferlazza Johnson is executive director of Peacemakers,
Inc., a nonprofit curriculum development group specializing in
geographic and cultural programs for elementary school children.
Tucker Johnson is the principal designer at StudioC/V/R. They
both live in
Barrington,
Rhode Island.
Christopher Has a Dream
by Mariana Jäntti
Age
Range: 7 to 9
This beautifully illustrated, romantic, and inspiring tale
of a young boy who dreams of going out to sea is inspired by the
story of Christopher Columbus. Evoking all the marvel and
excitement of a young traveler planning such a voyage, this
charming story reveals an important message to children and
their parents about dreams enhancing their lives and wishes
being made a reality.
Mariana Jäntti is a graphic designer who teaches studio art
to children. She is the author of many children's books,
including Bailey and the Blackberry
Bush, Becoming Butterflies, A Little Bit of Sunshine for You,
Miranda's Birthday Party, and What Is Miranda Looking At?
Come Away Home
Hilton Head Is Calling You Home
By
Kat Shehata and Robert D. Slane, illustrations by Jo McElwee
Age
Range: 8 to 12
Based on the screenplay Come Away Home, this heartwarming
children's story chronicles the generational struggles between a young girl
and her grandfather. Finding the prospect of spending the entire
summer with her grandfather on
Hilton Head Island unbearable, Annie stages a daring escape out to sea by
taking her grandfather's rickety old boat. Quickly discovering
that life on the island may not be as bad as she envisioned when
she falls overboard and is rescued by a washed-up local
celebrity, Annie develops a greater appreciation for both her
grandfather and the island's charm and decides to give the
situation another chance. Together she and her new friend Gregg
plan a surprise that will make this the most memorable summer of
her grandfather's lifetime. Entertaining lyrics to the song
"Come Away Home," written by noted Hilton Head songwriter Gregg
Russell, further enhance the story and evoke the flavor of the
island.
Kat Shehata is the author of
San Francisco's
Famous
Sea Lions and the Benjamin Franklin award-winning Seabiscuit vs
War Admiral. She has worked as a zookeeper, animal trainer, and
scriptwriter for exotic animal education programs. She lives in
Cincinnati,
Ohio. Robert D. Slane is a screenwriter and filmmaker and the
author of the screenplay Come Away Home. He lives in
Los Angeles. Jo McElwee is the illustrator of the Benjamin Franklin
award-winning Seabiscuit vs War Admiral and a Society of
Illustrators award-winning artist. She lives in
Cincinnati,
Ohio.
Cool as a Cucumber
by
Sally
Smallwood
Age
Range: 8 to 12
A mixture of art, photography, and large, clear type
introduces children to the correlation between textures, tastes,
and appearances of fruits and vegetables. Printed on heavy-duty
card stock and hand-stitched to ensure maximum longevity, these
stunning books go far beyond just naming familiar foods. Each
displays a clear photograph of the food against a dramatic
painted background. Upon opening the full-page foldout of the
fruit or vegetable, kids can distinguish which are hot and
spicy, cool and smooth, or sweet and juicy.
Sally Smallwood has worked as an art director at Dorling
Kindersley and Frances Lincoln.
The Coral Reef Tunnel Book
Take a Peek Under the Sea!
By
Joan Sommers
Age
Range: 8 to 12
The incredible beauty and biodiversity of the coral reef is
brought to life in this expandable accordion children's book that stretches
out to provide a 3-D view of a multicolored undersea world. A
look into the tunnel reveals clownfish hovering over a field of
anemone tentacles, a spotted moray eel poking its head out from
its hiding place, and the countless other sea creatures
inhabiting this magnificent, endangered ecosystem. A 16–page
guide to the fish and corals of the reef is also included.
Joan Sommers is a book designer and the author of the Henri
Rousseau Tunnel Book and A Sunday on La Grande Jatte Tunnel
Book. She lives in
Chicago.
The Cow
in Apple Time
by Robert Frost, illustrations by Dean Yeagle
Age
Range: 7 to 9
This short poem, written in 1914 by beloved American poet
Robert Frost, is a humorous ode to a headstrong
Holstein
who crashes through a stone wall into the apple orchard of a
New England
farm. Gorging delightedly on the fallen fruit, she drools and
bellows impressively in the funny illustrations that eventually
reveal an aftermath that is not so happy as the fruit ferments
in her stomach and she can't give milk. Drawing on his real-life
experiences as a farmer, Frost tells his tale in perfect rhyme
and with a rhythmic syncopation in the style of early jazz.
Amusing and playful, the illustrations present a perfect pairing
of word and picture.
Robert Frost was born in
San Francisco in 1874 and moved to
New England
as a boy. Four of his volumes of poetry—Collected Poems, A
Further
Range,
New
Hampshire, and A Witness Tree—were awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
Dean Yeagle is an award-winning artist, designer, director, and
animator whose clients include Walt Disney Productions, Warner
Brothers, and Jim Henson Associates. He lives in
Westchester County,
New
York.
The Crabfish
By John M. Feierabend , illustrations by Vincent Nguyen
Age
Range: 3 to 6
Classic folk music and colorful illustrations tell this
funny tale of a husband who tries to help his sick wife feel
better by granting her wish to dine on crabfish. This folktale,
which has been passed down for 400 years through song, is now
packaged to continue this oral tradition. On the enclosed CD the
folk song is sunge completely the first time through, while the
second time children and parents are invited to sing along with
the chorus.
John M. Feierabend is a national leader in the field of
early childhood education and currently serves as a professor
and chair of the music education division at The
Hartt
School of the
University
of
Hartford in
Connecticut. He is the author of The Book of Echo Songs, The Book of
Lullabies, and The Book of Tapping and Clapping. He lives in
Simsbury,
Connecticut. Vincent Nguyen received his BFA in illustration from the
School
of
Visual Arts in
New
York City. He animates feature-length cartoons and illustrates
children's books such as The Good That I Should, the Some
Animals series, and Stella the Star. He lives in
New York City.
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