Books

War in the Middle East: A Reporter’s Story: Black September and the Yom Kippur War

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

In 1970, when the Jordanian civil war known as Black September began, U.P.I. correspondent Wilborn Hampton was sent to report on unfolding events. Holed up in the InterContinental Hotel and caught in the crossfire, he managed to get the story out. Three years later, dispatched to Israel to cover the Yom Kippur War, the reporter [...]

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Market Day: A Story Told With Folk Art

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

It’s market day, and everyone’s going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market–it’s a veritable feast of folk art from around the world, assembled with Lois Ehlert’s impeccable eye for color and design. Whether you’re looking for fruits, vegetables, or just an afternoon of fun, here’s a shopping trip you won’t want [...]

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Cock-A-Doodle Quack Quack

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

It’s Baby Rooster’s job to wake everybody up in the morning, but there’s just one problem—he doesn’t know how! The pigs and cows and ducks all try to help, but nothing seems to work. Luckily, the wise old owl comes to the rescue.

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African Animals ABC

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

26 African animals come to life on the pages of this alphabet book. Browne portrays insects and mammals in vibrant paintings that celebrate the bold tribal patterns of Africa.

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Time to Say I Love You

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

In this sweet, touching story, a mother tries to choose a time to tell her little girl how much she loves her. Over the course of a beautiful day at the seaside, the two roam over sandy beaches and grassy hills as the mother searches for just the right time and spot.

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I Very Really Miss You

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Sam’s big brother Ben is going away on a school trip for an entire week and Sam is thrilled: for one whole week he can play with all the toys and have the whole bedroom to himself. What’s more, he certainly won’t be getting squirted by Ben’s water pistol. But it’s too quiet without Ben, [...]

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Yes We Can!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Little Roo and his friends usually have a great time playing together, but not today. They are too busy making fun of each other. When everyone is left in bad moods, Little Roo’s wise mother comes up with an idea that might just help the threesome make amends.

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A Song for Ba

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

In the Chinese opera, men traditionally sing both male and female parts. Wei Lim’s father, Ba, however, usually plays masculine characters and sings in a deep bass voice. But Wei’s grandfather played female roles, and has secretly taught Wei to sing these difficult parts. When the New World’s entertainments begin to cause a shrinking audience [...]

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Let’s Play!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

It gets toddlers excited while, at the same time, shows them how three friends can play nicely together.

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Barn Dance!

By Rebecca Ballenger | Published: October 29, 2008

Who can sleep on such a beautiful night? Mama Horse, Mama Pig, Mama Sheep want to dance while the little ones are asleep. They put straw on the floor to muffle the sound. While Mama Horse, Mama Pig, and Mama Sheep have a rest, the little ones dance.

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