FALL 2009 NEW RELEASES

BALARAMAA ROYAL ELEPHANTby Ted and Betsy Lewin

IN HER HANDSTHE STORY OF SCULPTOR AUGUSTA SAVAGEby Alan Schroederillustrated by JaeMe Bereal

THE EAST-WEST HOUSENOGUCHI’S CHILDHOOD IN JAPANby Christy Hale

Ted and Betsy Lewin’s illustrated travelogue of their trip to southern India, where they meet Balarama, the lead Royal Elephant who will make his debut in the traditional parade that concludes the celebration of Dasara in the city of Mysore.

Ages 6–11 • $19.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-265-8 9-1/4 x 11 56 pages, September

In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy celebrates some of the everyday things for which he is thankful.

Ages 5–10 • $17.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-258-0 8-1/2 x 10-3/4 32 pages, OctoberBilingual

A recreation of events from the childhood and early career of Augusta Savage, a pioneering sculptor and an important fi gure in the Harlem Renaissance.

Ages 6–11 • $19.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-332-7 8-1/4 x 10-7/848 pages, October

A biography of the early years of sculptor/designer/landscape architect Isamu Noguchi, focusing on his childhood in Japan and the building of an “east-west” house that gave shape to his lifelong creative approach.

Ages 7–12 • $17.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-363-1 8-3/8 x 10-7/8 32 pages, September

The story of two young Kenyan boys, one Maasai and one Kikuyu, who fi nd a way to overcome their traditional rivalries and become friends.

Ages 6–11 • $18.95 ISBN: 978-1-60060-365-5 10 x 9-1/2 40 pages, August

A novel in verse about a young girl growing up in Hong Kong in the 1960s who, against the conventions of society and family, aspires to become a writer.

Ages 8–12 • $16.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-423-2 5-3/4 x 8136 pages, October

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BALARAMA

the everyday things for which he

Ages 5–10 • $17.95

8-1/2 x 10-3/4

GRACIAS • THANKSby Pat Moraillustrated by John Parra

FIRST COME THE ZEBRAby Lynne Barasch

TOFU QUILTby Ching Yeung Russell

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QUIET HEROTHE IRA HAYES STORYby S. D. Nelson

PAUL ROBESONby Eloise Greenfield, illustrated by George Ford

YUM! ¡MMMM! ¡QUÉ RICO! BROTES DE LAS AMÉRICASby Pat Mora, illus. by Rafael López

• Carter G. Woodson Award, NCSS

“[A] rousing introduction to thelife of the ‘first Native Americanto play major league baseball.’”

—School Library Journal

Ages 6–11, $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-428-78-1/4 x 10-1/2 32 pages

• Outstanding Merit,Best Children’s Books of theYear, Bank Street College

“In this stirring picture book, JoeLouis inspires a young AfricanAmerican boy named Sammy toreach for his dreams.”

—School Library Journal

Ages 5–10, $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-426-38-1/2 x 10-1/2 32 pages

“A satisfying read for . . .families looking for a patriotic story, and studentsseeking material on minority Americans.”

—School Library Journal

Ages 7–12, $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-427-09 x 10-3/4 32 pages

• ALA Notable Children’s Book

★“This inventive stew of foodhaiku . . . will provide lots of lip-smacking fun.”

—starred review, Booklist

Ages 5–11, $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-430-0/-268-98-3/4 x 10-1/4 32 pagesalso available in hardcover

JOE LOUIS, MY CHAMPIONby William Miller, illus. by Rodney S. Pate

NEW PAPERBACKS AND SPANISH TITLES

LOUIS SOCKALEXIS NATIVE AMERICAN BASEBALL PIONEERby Bill Wise, illus. by Bill Farnsworth

Now in Spanish!

• Coretta Scott King AuthorAward Honor

A new edition of the award-winning biography of Paul Robeson, internationalentertainer and civil rights activist.

Ages 6–11, $9.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-262-78-1/2 x 10-1/440 pagesalso available in hardcover

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ARRORRÓ, MI NIÑOLATINO LULLABIES AND GENTLE GAMESby Lulu Delacre

• Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor

• Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College

“Warm colors and nurturing situations work well with the rhythms of the lullabies to produce a reassuring whole.” —School Library Journal

Ages 0–5 • $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-441-69-1/4 x 8-1/2 32 pages, September

ARRORRÓ, MI NIÑOLATINO LULLABIES AND GENTLE GAMESby Lulu Delacre

“Warm colors and nurturing situations work well with the rhythms of the lullabies to produce a reassuring whole.” —

Ages 0–5 ISBN: 978-1-60060-441-69-1/4 x 8-1/2

HOW WE ARE SMARTby W. Nikola-Lisa • illustrated by Sean Qualls

• Christopher Award, Books for Young Readers

• Honorable Mention, Myers Outstanding Book Award

“This handsome picture book is valuable and thought-provoking.” —The New York Times Book Review

Ages 7–12 • $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-444-79-1/4 x 10-1/2 32 pages, September

UP THE LEARNING TREEby Marcia Vaughan • illustrated by Derek Blanks

• Honor Book, Society of School Librarians International

• Best Children’s Books of the Year, Bank Street College

“The focus on one brave child will bring listeners close to the cruel historical facts and the message about the power of literacy.” —Booklist

Ages 6–11 • $8.95ISBN: 978-1-60060-445-4 8-1/8 x 10-3/4 32 pages, September