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Harlem
Walter Dean Myers calls to life the deep, rich, and hope-filled history of Harlem, this crucible of American culture. Christopher Myers' boldly assembled collage art resonates with feeling, and tells a tale all its own. Words and pictures together connect readers -of all ages - to the spirit of Harlem in its music, art, literature, and everyday life, and to how it has helped shape us as a people.
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- 0590543415
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- 811 MYE
Mirette on the high wire
Mirette was always fascinated by the strange and interesting people who stayed in her mother's boardinghouse. But no one excited her as much as Bellini, who walks the clothesline with the grace and ease of a bird. When Mirette discovers that fear has kept him from performing for years, she knows she must repay him for the kindness he has shown her -- and show him that sometimes a student can be…
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- 0698114434
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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Tar beach
Ringgold recounts the dream adventure of eight-year-old Cassie Louise Lightfoot, who flies above her apartment-building rooftop, the 'tar beach' of the title, looking down on 1939 Harlem. Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and texture. Chi…
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- 0590463810
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- R
The black book of colors
It is very hard for a sighted person to imagine what it is like to be blind. This groundbreaking, award-winning book endeavors to convey the experience of a person who can only see through his or her sense of touch, taste, smell or hearing. Raised black line drawings on black paper, which can be deciphered by touch, complement a beautifully written text describing colors through imagery. Brail…
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- 9780888998736
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- 24 pages : illustration ; 17 cm
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- C
Zack's present
The Jolly Phonic Readers are designed for children who have learned to read and write with Jolly Phonics. There are three series: 'Inky Mouse and Friends', General Fiction and Nonfiction. In all three, the vocabulary is carefully controlled, so children can apply their new reading skills. At the Yellow Level (the second level), most words are spelled regularly. In addition to the 42 letter s…
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- 9781903619827
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- 12 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Yellow Level Inky Mouse and Friends
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Hetty
The Jolly Phonic Readers are designed for children who have learned to read and write with Jolly Phonics. There are three series: 'Inky Mouse and Friends', General Fiction and Nonfiction. In all three, the vocabulary is carefully controlled, so children can apply their new reading skills. At the Yellow Level (the second level), most words are spelled regularly. In addition to the 42 letter s…
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- 9781903619810
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- 12 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Yellow Level Inky Mouse and Friends
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Crabs
The Jolly Phonic Readers are designed for children who have learned to read and write with Jolly Phonics. There are three series: 'Inky Mouse and Friends', General Fiction and Nonfiction. In all three, the vocabulary is carefully controlled, so children can apply their new reading skills. At the Yellow Level (the second level), most words are spelled regularly. In addition to the 42 letter s…
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- 9781903619889
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- 12 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- Yellow Level Inky Mouse and Friends
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My place
Starting in 1988 and going back 200 years, we are told the history of Australia by being told the history of one particular place, told by the generations of children who have lived in that one spot. Winner of Australia's Book of the Year 1988. Full-colour illustrations.
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- 9780582811072
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- 44 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 994 WHE
Truck
Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train, Bigmama's, School Bus, and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association and was also named an ALA Notable Book for Children. It is an ideal book to share with preschoolers, both at home and in the classroom—especially…
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- 9780688104818
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- F22
Anansi the spider; : a tale from the Ashanti
Anansi the Spider is one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. In this traditional Ashanti tale, Anansi sets out on a long, difficult journey. Threatened by Fish and Falcon, he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. But which of his sons should Anansi reward? Calling upon Nyame, the God of All Th…
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- 0590473409
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- 42 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 398 MCD
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