"Ibrahim is tempted to exchange his job in the old market place in Marrakesh for a freer life as a desert nomad, until a dream shows him that freedom is something carried in the heart."
"Ibrahim is tempted to exchange his job in the old market place in Marrakesh for a freer life as a desert nomad, until a dream shows him that freedom is something carried in the heart."
"Independent Canada goose Emily learns the importance of her flock and her friends when she has a narrow escape from a hungry farmer's wife. By the illustrator of the Caldecott Award-winning A Tree Is Nice. ""
" The WISP series (short for Wonderfully Illustrated Short Pieces) represents an ingenious marriage of two creative forces: the artistry of today's foremost children's book illustrators and the literary legacy of beloved authors of popular short works for adults. The resulting offspring of this union are captivating, full-color illustrated editions of timeless classics that readers will want to savor and collect. For the first time eve ..."
"This is a wonderful of collection of 140 folktales, songs, poems, and essays features the words of Mark Twain, Virginia Hamilton, Walt Whitman, Stephen Foster, and Woody Guthrie and pays tribute to American folklore. All of the music is arranged for voice, piano, & guitar with lyrics. This sumptuous anthology gathers into its generous embrace a rich mix of cultural heritages, from Native American and African American to Hispanic, Pennsy ..."
Lovely Summer, The(1stEdition) by MarcSimont Hardcover, Published 1992 by Bantam Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-553-07716-2, ISBN: 0-553-07716-3
"Gladys and Jerome, two cottontail rabbits, outsmart the owners of a vegetable garden"
"‘[An] irresistible account of a child’s imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth to discover what’s inside. Facts about the composition of the earth are conveyed painlessly and memorably.’ —SLJ. ‘An exciting adventure. . . . Illustrations [by Caldecott Medal winner Marc Simont] explode with color and action.’ —CS. Best Books of 1979 (SLJ)Children's Choices for 1980 (IRA/CBC)A Reading Rainbow Selection"
"Briefly introduces the characteristics of the sun and planets high in the sky beyond Sam's bedroom window. Perhaps in another solar system a child watches the planets in his own night sky."
"When Richie tries to get Annie's attention by replacing her lost dog, Fritz, with a look-alike, his troubles are only beginning."
No more monsters for me!(1stEdition) (An I can read book) by Peggy Parish, MarcSimont Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 1981 by Harper & Row ISBN-13: 978-0-06-024657-0, ISBN: 0-06-024657-X
"Minneapolis Simpkin is not allowed to have a pet, so she finds the most unusual replacement."
"Nate the Great and his dog Sludge look for Annie's housekey which has mysteriously disappeared."
If You Listen(1stEdition) (Ursula Nordstrom Book: Charlotte Zolot) by Charlotte Zolotow, MarcSimont Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1980 by Harpercollins Canada / Other ISBN-13: 978-0-06-027049-0, ISBN: 0-06-027049-7
"This classic story by two-time Caldecott Honor winner Zolotow is a gentle, reassuring tale about loss, a subject that's always challenging for parents to discuss with children. Full color."
"A child takes an imaginary 8,000-mile journey through the earth and discovers what's inside."
The Stray Dog(1stEdition) From a True Story by Reiko Sassa by MarcSimont, Reiko Sassa Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-028933-1, ISBN: 0-06-028933-3
""It was a great day for a picnic," begins Marc Simont's lovely, touching, happy-ending picture book, The Stray Dog. And indeed, judging from the opening spread's clear skies, sparkling water, zooming boats, and adventure-bound cars it looks to be so. The story begins as a scruffy little dog makes an appearance at a family's picnic. The children name him Willy, and by the end of the day they desperately want to take him home. T ..."
"This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Un Árbol Es Hermoso ""Los árboles son hermosos"", dice Janice May Udry en éste, su primer libro para niños, y nos aclara que es bello tener aunque sea un solo árbol. Los alegres dibujos de Marc Simont acentúan el encanto infantil de las palabras de la autora y muestran cuán hermosos ..."
Many Moons(1stEdition) (A Harcourt Brace contemporary classic) by James Thurber, MarcSimont, Louis Slobodkin Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1998 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-15-201895-5, ISBN: 0-15-201895-6
"Princess Lenore is ill from eating too many raspberry tarts. She believes that possessing the moon is the only thing that will cure her. Despite a command from the King, neither the Lord High Chamberlain nor the Royal Wizard nor the Royal Mathematician can get the moon for her. Only when the clever Court Jester consults the Princess herself is the problem solved--with characteristic Thurber wit.点击链接进入中文版: 公主的月亮(1944年凯迪克金奖)"
"Readers will enjoy following the antics of a playful assortment of animal characters as they awaken from their winter slumber, run through the woods, and make a magical discovery-a beautiful yellow flower sprouting out of the snow."