"In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster. "Elegance has become the Dillons' hallmark. . . . Matching the art is Aardema's uniquely onomatopoeic text . . . An impressive showpiece."
-Booklist, starred review.
Winner of Caldecott Medal in 1976 and the...
Gracefully told by Newbery Medalist Virginia Hamilton, this collection of 19 stories focuses on the magical lore and wondrous imaginings of Black women.
Vibrant paintings by Caldecott Medallists Leo and Diane Dillon glow with the drama and mystery of each tale while reflecting the warmth and beauty...
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With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young readers a rap a tap tap celebration of dance that will have readers clapping and tapping along.
"There once was a man who danced in the street / He brought pleasure and joy to the people he'd greet / He...
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Michael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can't always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael's mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the...
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About the Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series
More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education.
Because no two children are exactly alike in their development...
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About The Bank Street Ready-To-Read Series
More than seventy years of educational research and innovative teaching have given the Bank Street College of Education the reputation as America's most trusted name in early childhood education.
Because no two children are exactly alike in their development...
Read More about The Color Wizard: Level 1 (Bank Street Ready-To-Read)
Explore the boundless possibilities of the future in Rosel George Brown's "From An Unseen Censor," a classic of science fiction and space opera. Venture to extrasolar planets where the promise and peril of alien contact await. This thrilling tale, filled with action and adventure, explores the...
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Venture into the realm of the unknown with William Morrison's "A Feast of Demons," a collection of thought-provoking science fiction short stories. This classic volume explores humanity's place in a future brimming with possibilities and perils. From the vast expanse of space exploration to...
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Embark on a hilarious and thought-provoking journey through space with Evelyn E. Smith's "The Ignoble Savages," a collection of short stories exploring the wild and often absurd realities of extrasolar planets and encounters with alien life. This classic work of science fiction blends humor with...
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