Jerry Pinkney
84) Aesop's fables
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"For twenty-five centuries, the animal stories that go by the name of Aesop's Fables have amused and instructed generations of children and adults alike. The tales are still as fresh and poignant today as they were to the ancient Greeks who composed them. This beautifully illustrated edition contains some of the best-loved fables, including "The Boy who Cried Wolf," "The Lion and the Mouse," "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg," "The Hare...
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In "The emperor's new clothes, " two swindlers create a royal robe from magical cloth for a vain king. In "The ugly duckling, " a duckling is teased because of his awkward appearance until he grows into a beautiful swan. In "The swineherd, " a spoiled princess scorns the love of an honorable prince until he comes up with a clever way to steal some kisses from her.
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The caterpillar and the polliwog: Two new friends discover, independently, that spring is the time to turn into "something else."
The ugly duckling: An ugly duckling spends an unhappy year ostracized by the other animals before he grows into a beautiful swan.
Bugs! bugs! bugs!: With whimsical verse and brightly colored collages, everyone's favorite bugs come to life. Backyard entomologists will buzz with excitement!
Planting a rainbow: A mother...
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Illus. in full color."Mirandy is sure she'll win the cake walk if she can catch Brother Wind for her partner, but he eludes all the tricks her friends advise. This gets a high score for plot, pace, and characterization. Mirandy sparkles with energy and determination. Multi-hued watercolors fill the pages with patterned ferment. A treat to pass on to new generations."—(starred) Bulletin, Center for Children's Books. Cassette running...
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Newbery Honor–winning author McKissack and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Pinkney have outdone themselves in this heart-warming picture book infused with humor and the true spirit of Christmas.
Christmas always comes to Nella’s house, but Santa Claus brings gifts only once in a while. That’s because it’s the Depression and Nella’s family is poor. Even so, Nella’s hoping that this year...
Christmas always comes to Nella’s house, but Santa Claus brings gifts only once in a while. That’s because it’s the Depression and Nella’s family is poor. Even so, Nella’s hoping that this year...
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Through moving prose and beautiful watercolors, a Coretta Scott King Award and Caldecott Medal–winning author-illustrator duo collaborate to tell the poignant tale of a spirited young girl who comes face to face with segregation in her southern town.
There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color...and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and...
There's a place in this 1950s southern town where all are welcome, no matter what their skin color...and 'Tricia Ann knows exactly how to get there. To her, it's someplace special and...