DEAR MRS. PARKS:
A Dialogue with Today's Youth
ROSA PARKS
Rosa Parks, whose action sparked the civil rights movement over 40 years
ago, receives a thousand letters a month from children worldwide. In Dear
Mrs. Parks, she responds, sharing her legacy of courage, wisdom and moral
fortitude. Her answers challenge children to embrace their role as a force
for positive change in society. Ages 8 & up.
LEE & LOW BOOKS $16.95 HARDCOVER
FAMILIES
MEREDITH TAX
Popular over the past decade, Families has been both censored by critics
and treasured by young readers, parents and teachers. In this new full-color
paperback edition, Angie, the six-year-old narrator, describes the large
array of human and animal families in her world. Her warm, non-judgmental
account shows situations children can relate to, in language they understand.
Ages 3 to 8.
THE FEMINIST PRESS AT CUNY $7.95 PAPER
ESTHER'S STORY
DIANE WOLKSTEIN
ILLUSTRATED BY JUAN WIJNGAARD
Diane Wolkstein brings to life the story of Esther, the compassionate queen
who risked her life to save her people, while Juan Wijngaard captures this
biblical heroine's majesty and humanity in his jewel-like illustrations.
A picture book of rare beauty that honors Esther, whose courage and wisdom
are celebrated the world over during the joyous feast of Purim. Ages 7 &
up.
MORROW JUNIOR BOOKS $15.00 HARDCOVER
SACRED MYTHS:
Stories of World Religions
RETOLD BY MARILYN MCFARLANE
ILLUSTRATIONS BY DESIGN STUDIO SELBY
A vibrantly illustrated way for parents and grandparents to teach children
tolerance and broaden their spiritual understanding, Sacred Myths retells
35 stories from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Judaic, Native American
and Earth-based traditions. "For the young at heart and the seekers
of wisdom." -Dorothy Savage, National Council of the Churches of Christ.
Ages 10 & up.
SIBYL PUBLICATIONS $26.95 HARDCOVER
LITTLE BROTHER OF THE WILDERNESS:
The Story of Johnny Appleseed
MERIDEL LE SUEUR
ILLUSTRATED BY SUZY SANSOM
"It was lonely making America...there were no apple trees!" So
begins Meride l Le Sueur's lyrical retelling of the life of Jonathan Chapman
- the pioneer known as Johnny Appleseed. First published in 1947, this lively
frontier biography has been redesigned with new illustrations. "An
appealing fragment of our history, admirably told with humor and vivacity."
-Horn Book. Ages 8 & up.
HOLY COW! PRESS $7.95 PAPER
HEROINES: Great Women Through the Ages
WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY REBECCA HAZELL
From Joan of Arc and Marie Curie to Madame Sun Yat-Sen and Frida Kahlo,
Heroines: Great Women Through the Ages showcases the contributions of women
who have changed the world. This inspiring book depicts the lives and times
of twelve women from different cultures, illuminating the remarkable courage
and commitment they share. Ages 6 to 12.
ABBEVILLE PUBLISHING GROUP $19.95 HARDCOVER
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER TALES
RETOLD BY JOSEPHINE EVETTS-SECKER
ILLUSTRATED BY HELEN CANN
This entertaining collection of folk and fairy tales from around the world
focuses on the special bond between mothers and daughters. Traditional tales
from ten different countries show how mothers help their daughters learn
to live with courage, generosity and openness to change. Helen Cann's beautiful
watercolor illustrations appear throughout. Ages 6 to 12.
ABBEVILLE PUBLISHING GROUP $19.95 HARDCOVER