Books for Children (#10)

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Edited by Margaret N. Coughlan
Children's Literature Center

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For Children Ages 8 to 10

Author's Day
Written & illustrated by Daniel Pinkwater. New York: Macmillan (1993) unp. $13.95 ISBN 0-02-774642-9
A hilarious account of the horrors experienced by a celebrated writer during a visit to an elementary school.

The Boggart
(By) Susan Cooper. New York. McElderry/Macmillan (1993) 196p. $14.95 ISBN 0-689-50576-0
Catastrophe dogs Emily's heels when the ancient, mischievous Gaelic spirit she has inadvertently transported to Toronto in her suitcase encounters the wonders of modern technology. Funny, fast-paced.

Greek Myths
Retold by Geraldine McCaughrean. Illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark. New York: McElderry/Macmillan (1993) 96p. $18.95 ISBN 0-689-50583-3
An attractively illustrated edition of sixteen familiar Greek myths, freely retold.

The Happy Hocky Family
(By) Lane Smith. (New York): Viking/Penguin (1993) 60p. $13.99 ISBN 0-670-85206-6
A glorious spoof of the classic "Dick and Jane" reader, complete with stilted language and two-dimensional characters.

Harriet and the Promised Land
(By) Jacob Lawrence. New York: Simon & Schuster (1993) unp. $15.00 ISBN 0-671-86673-7
The new, enlarged format for this reissue of a 1968 title lends an extra dimension to the full-color paintings and verse that tell the story of Harriet Tubman for young readers.

Lady Daisy
(By) Dick King-Smith. Illustrated by Jan Naimo Jones. New York: Delacorte Press (1993,c1992) 131p. $14.00 ISBN 0-385-30891-4
A soccer playing nine-year-old boy finds, to the consternation of his family, that his greatest treasure is an antique doll who, unbeknownst to them, is able to communicate with him.

Lydia, Queen of Palestine
(By) Uri Orlev. Translated from the Hebrew by Hillel Halkin. Boston: Houghton, 1993. 170p. $13.95 ISBN 0-395-65660-5
An engaging narrative about Lydia, a young Romanian Jewish girl and self-proclaimed Queen of Palestine, who remains her indomitable, ferociously imaginative self despite the hardships of World War II, her parents' divorce, and the structured life of a kibbutz.

The Man in the Ceiling
Written and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. (New York: HarperCollins, 1993) 185p. (Michael di Capua books) $14.89 ISBN 0-06-205036-2
Witty and sophisticated, this story focuses on Jimmy, a young cartoonist, and his struggles to win acceptance in a world that ridicules his talents.

Mummies & Their Mysteries
(By) Charlotte Wilcox. Winneapolis: Carolrhoda Books (1993) 64p. $22.95 ISBN 0-87614-767-8
A well-organized, profusely illustrated examination of burial customs, concentrating on mummies and the cultures which produced them.

Of Swords and Sorcerers: The Adventures of King Arthur and His Knights
By Margaret Hodges & Margery Evernden. Woodcuts by David Frampton. New York: Scribner (1993) 96p. $14.95 ISBN 0-684-19437-6
Nine well-told stories from the Arthurian cycle, including the coming of Merlin to Wales, the sword in the stone, and the passing of Arthur.

Matthew and the Sea Singer
(By) Jill Paton Walsh. Illustrated by Alan Marks. New York: Farrar (1993) 46p. $13.00 ISBN 0-374-434869-3
This gem of a fairy tale for young readers tells of staunch young Birdy who cleverly manages to save Matthew, the boy she purchased for a shilling, from the seal people who kidnap him because of his golden voice.

More Rootabagas
Stories by Carl Sandburg. Pictures by Paul O. Zelinsky. Collected and with a Forward by George Hendrick. New York: Knopf (1993) 94p. $18.00 ISBN 0-679-80070-0
A selection of heretofore unpublished Rootabaga stories, for reading aloud. Illustrated with fanciful pictures.

Pow Wow
Photographs and text by George Ancona. San Diego: Harcourt (1993) unp. $16.95 ISBN 0-15-263268-9
A "kaleidoscope of feathers, beadwork, fringe and facepaint" characterizes this full-color photographic essay of the biggest annual powwow in the United States.

Scooter
(By) Vera B. Williams. New York: Greenwillow/Morrow (1993) 147p. il., part col. $15.00 ISBN 0-688-09376-0
Spunky, engaging Elana Rosen illustrates a notebook to record the friendships, drama, and pleasures of New York urban life as she explores her new neighborhood by scooter.

We're All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy
By Maurice Sendak. (New York: HarperCollins, 1993) unp. (Michael di Capua books) $20.00 ISBN 0-06-205014-1
Powerful illustrations link two little-known nursery rhymes to tell the story of homelessness and abandoned children.

For Children Ages 11 and up

Ann Frank: Beyond the Diary: A Photographic Remembrance
By Ruud van der Rol and Rian Verhoeven. In association with the Anne Frank House. Translated by Tony Langham and Plym Peters. With an introduction by Anna Quindlen. (New York): Viking/Penguin (1993) 113p. $17.00 ISBN 0-670-84932-4
Captioned photographs from the Frank family album and succinct commentary make a gripping addition to what is known about the girl who kept a diary and died in the Bergen Belsen death camp.

The Champion
(By) Maurice Gee. New York: Simon & Schuster Books (1993. c1989) 212p. $14.00 ISBN 0-671-86561-7
Set in New Zealand during World War II, this tightly constructed, thought-provoking novel tells what befalls a young, black American soldier who is sent to an all-white small town to regain his strength.

Champions: Stories of Ten Remarkable Athletes
By Bill Littlefield. Paintings by Bernie Fuchs. With a forward by Frank Deford. Boston: Little, Brown (1993) 132p. $21.95 ISBN 0-316-52805-6
An inspiring book about ten men and women who excelled in their chosen sport after overcoming such obstacles as severe poverty, disability, and prejudice.

Behind the Secret Window: A Memoir of a Hidden Childhood During World War II
By Nelly S. Toll. New York: Dial Penguin (1993) 161p. $17.00 ISBN 0-8037-1362-2
A Jewish child's experiences in Nazi-occupied Poland are vividly recreated in this memoir, and illustrated with the vibrant pictures she painted while in hiding.

Black Ships Before Troy: the Story of the Iliad
(By) Rosemary Sutcliff. Illustrated by Alan Lee. (New York): Delacorte (1993) 128p. $19.95 ISBN 0-385-31069-2
An elegant and simple retelling of the siege of Troy and its aftermath.

Bull Run
(By) Paul Fleishman. Woodcuts by David Frampton. (New York): Geringer/HarperCollins (1993) 104p. $13.95 ISBN 0-06-021446-5
These compelling vignettes that lead sixteen fictional characters to their destiny at the Battle of Bull Run give an unusual perspective on the Civil War.

Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery
(By) Russell Freedman. New York: Clarion/Houghton (1993) 198p. $17.95 ISBN 0-89919-862-7
Striking photographs and perceptive text tell the story of a remarkable woman, undaunted by an anguished childhood, who became a successful, albeit controversial First Lady.

Freak the Mighty
By Rodman Philbrick. New York: Blue Sky/Scholastic (1993) 176p. $13.95 ISBN 0-590-47412-X
In this compelling novel, eighth-graders Max and Kevin join forces to overcome their considerable physical and emotional problems, and almost beat the odds.

The Giver
(By) Lois Lowry. Boston: Houghton, 1993. 180p. $13.45 ISBN 0-395-64566-2
Twelve-year-old Jonas, who is chosen to bear the burden of his society's memories, must decide whether to accept his destiny or take flight. A thought-provoking, Orwellian novel.

Haveli
By Suzanne Fisher Staples. New York: Knopf (1993) 259p. $18.00 ISBN 0-679-84157-1
Sequel to Shabanu, this powerful novel chronicles the determined struggle of Shabanu to survive and protect her small daughter after the death of her husband puts her, the youngest wife, at the mercy of his other wives.

Make Lemonade
(By) Virginia Euwer Wolff. New York: Holt (1993) 200p. $15.95 ISBN 0-8050-2228-7
The lives of two teenagers-one a high school drop-out and single mother with two young children, the other, a fourteen-year-old girl trying to earn money for college by babysitting-connect at a crucial point, with bittersweet results.

Toning the Sweep
(By) Angela Johnson. New York: Orchard/Watts (1993) 103p. (A Richard Jackson book) $13.95 ISBN 0-531-05476-4
Set in the New Mexican desert, this powerful, tender novel concerns the complex relationship between three generations of African-American women who are brought together by the grandmother's terminal illness.

Windleaf
(By) Josepha Sherman. New York: Walker (1993) 121p. $14.95 ISBN 8027-8259-0
To rescue the girl he loves from her implacable father, young Count Thierry finds himself engaged in a desperate, bitter contest with the proud Lord of Faerie.

Malcolm X: By Any Means Necessary
By Walter Dean Myers. New York: Scholastic (1993) 210p. $13.95 ISBN 0-590-46484-1
A gripping picture of a controversial figure who, despite great odds, was able to turn his life around and use his considerable intelligence in the struggle for justice.

Plain City
(By) Virginia Hamilton. New York: Blue Sky/Scholastic (1993) 194p. $13.95 ISBN 0-590-47364-6
A "mixed" child, twelve-year-old Buhlaire tries to unearth her past and her family history as she learns that the long-missing father who she thought was dead, is alive and homeless.

A Short Walk Around the Pyramids & Through the World of Art
By Phillip M. Isaacson. New York: Knopf (1993) 120p. $20.00 ISBN 0-679-81523-6
A well-organized introduction to the many forms art takes, from sculpture, painting, pottery, and photography to furniture and city shapes.

Books for the Whole Family

A. Nonny Mouse Writes Again!
Poems selected by Jack Prelusky. Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman. New York: Knopf (1993) unp. $13.00 ISBN 0-679-83715-9
This delightful mixture of traditional and original verse is enhanced by the artist's jaunty pictures. A continuation of Poems of A. Nonny Mouse.

Brown Angels: An Album of Pictures and Verse
(By) Walter D. Myers. (New York): HarperCollins (c1993) unp. il. $15. ISBN 0-06-022917-9
A nostalgic glimpse of turn-of-the-century African-American children.

Christmas Gif': An Anthology of Christmas Poems, Songs, and Stories
Written by and about African-Americans. Compiled by Charlemae Hill Rollins; illustrated by Ashley Bryan. With a new introduction by Dr. Augusta Baker. New York: Morrow (1993) 106p. $14.00 ISBN 0-688-11667-1
Ashley Bryan's stunning black-and-white linoleum prints enrich this anthology of African-American Christmas customs, traditions, poems, stories, and recipes.

From Sea to Shining Sea: A Treasury of American Folklore and Folksongs.
Illustrated by Eleven Caldecott Medal and Four Caldecott Honor Book Artists. Compiled by Amy L. Cohen. New York: Scholastic (1993) 399p. $29.95 ISBN 0-590-42868-3
A fascinating compendium of Americana-stories, songs, legends, and traditions from the various cultures that have shaped the country from its beginnings.

Moominpappa at Sea
(By) Tove Jansson. Translated by Kingsley Hart. New York: Farrar (1993,c1966) 224p. $17.00 ISBN 0-374-35044-2
A tale that tells what befalls the Moomintrolls after they leave Moominvalley and go to begin their lives afresh in a lighthouse on an island.

Praise for the Singing: Songs for Children
Collected by Madelaine Gill & Greg Pliska. Illustrated by Madelaine Gill; arrangements by Greg Pliska. Boston: Little, Brown (1993) 64p. $18.95 ISBN 0-316-52627-4
An inviting collection of religious Americana, including African-American spirituals, Shaker and Jewish songs, and traditional melodies. All are arranged for singing.

Lift Every Voice and Sing
(By) James Weldon Johnson. Illustrations by Elizabeth Catlett. Introduction by Jim Haskins. New Yorker: Walker (1993) unp. $14.95 ISBN 0-8027-8250-7
A celebration of the African-American's long journey from slavery to liberty, in powerful linocuts and stirring words.

The Story of the Creation: Words from Genesis
(By) Jane Ray. New York: Dutton/Penguin (1993) unp. $16.00 ISBN 0-525-44946-9
Evocative, folk art paintings add to the pleasure of the verses selected from the King James version of the creation of the world. Available in Spanish (ISBN 0-525-45055-6).

Credits

Editor:
Margaret N. Coughlan
Children's Literature Center

Assistant to the Editor:
Divna Todorovich
Children's Literature Team, History and Literature Cataloging Division

Committee members:
Nell Colburn
Prince George's County (Md.) Memorial Library System

Sharon Grover
Arlington County (Va.) Public Library

Elizabeth Guldseth
Montgomery County (Md.) Department of Public Libraries

Steven Herb
Pennsylvania State University (University Park, Pa.)

Ilze Long
Reston (Va.) Regional Library

Caroline S. Parr
Central Rappahannock (Va.) Regional Library

Maria Salvadore
District of Columbia Public Libraries

Jewell Stoddard
Cheshire Cat Bookstore (Washington, D.C.)

Victoria Velsey
Georgetown Day School (Washington, D.C.)

Martha Walke
Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Arlington, VA)

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