In award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney's wordless adaptation of one of
Aesop's most beloved fables, an unlikely pair learn that no act of
kindness is ever wasted. After a ferocious lion spares a cowering mouse
that he'd planned to eat, the mouse later comes to his rescue, freeing
him from a poacher's trap. With vivid depictions of the landscape of
the African Serengeti and expressively-drawn characters, Pinkney makes
this a truly special retelling, and his stunning pictures speak
volumes.
By
sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate
their New York City neighborhood. They know where it’s safe to go, like
the local grocery store, and they know whom to avoid, like the crazy
guy on the corner.
But things start to unravel. Sal gets punched
by a new kid for what seems like no reason, and he shuts Miranda out of
his life. The apartment key that Miranda’s mom keeps hidden for
emergencies is stolen. And then Miranda finds a mysterious note
scrawled on a tiny slip of paper:
I am coming to save your friend’s life, and my own.
I must ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter. The
notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving
them knows all about her, including things that have not even happened
yet. Each message brings her closer to believing that only she can
prevent a tragic death. Until the final note makes her think she’s too
late
The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie
Publisher: Carolhoda Books Lerner
ISBN: 9780822567646
Format: Hardcover
Sitting tall in the saddle, with a wide-brimmed black hat and twin Colt
pistols on his belt, Bass Reeves seemed bigger than life. Outlaws
feared him. Law-abiding citizens respected him. As a peace officer, he
was cunning and fearless. When a lawbreaker heard Bass Reeves had his
warrant, he knew it was the end of the trail because Bass Reeves always
got his man—dead or alive. He achieved all this in spite of whites who
didn't approve of the notion of a black lawman. This picture book accurately tells the story of a man born into slavery
who grew up to become the most feared and respected lawman in the
Indian Territories. He made more than 3,000 arrests, and though he was
a crack shot and a quick draw, he only killed fourteen men in the line
of duty.
Langston Hughes's spare yet eloquent tribue to his people has been cherished for
generations. Now, acclaimed photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. interprets this
beloved poem in vivid sepia photographs that capture the glory, the beauty, and
the soul of being a black American today.
Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day / Celebremos El Dia de Los Ninos/El Dia de Los Libros
Author: Pat Mora
Illustrator: Rafael López
Publisher: Rayo
ISBN: 9780061288777
Format: Hardcover
Take a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever
you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful
illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful
celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book
Day. Toon! Toon! Includes a letter from the author and suggestions for celebrating El día de
los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day.
After Tyler's father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is
forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm
from foreclosure. Tyler isn't sure what to make of these workers. Are
they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly
Mari, the oldest, who is proud of her Mexican heritage but also
increasingly connected her American life. Her family lives in constant
fear of being discovered by the authorities and sent back to the
poverty they left behind in Mexico. Can Tyler and Mari find a way to be
friends despite their differences?
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