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1	Thumbelina more books like this by Hans Christian Andersen The Andersen fairy tale receives a new adaptation from illustrator Brad Sneed. Born inside a brilliant red flower, tiny Thumbelina experiences a uniquely strange life, considering that she's chased by a toad, a mole, and a beetle, each nursing an infatuation with the slender girl who's physically smaller than any of them. Sneed pays meticulous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dream Keeper and Other Poems more books like this by Langston Hughes A collection of poetry written specifically for children. B&w scratchboard illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A picture-book biography of the innovative songwriter, jazz musician, and orchestra leader Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, he began his career playing piano at parties and cabarets, but eventually became famous enough to perform at such legendary venues as the Cotton Club and Carnegie Hall. Many of his songs, such as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Max Found Two Sticks more books like this by Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Max finds two twigs on the street and uses them to create drum music, imitating the sounds of his neighborhood. Playing on such objects as garbage cans and hat boxes, Max drums the sounds of pigeons startled into flight, rain tapping on the windows, and the chiming of church bells. Scratchboard oil paintings illustrate the story. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Cendrillon: A Caribbean Cinderella more books like this by Robert D San Souci, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A Caribbean version of the "Cinderella" story. Here the fairy godmother is a poor washerwoman who sets out to help Cendrillion after the girl falls in love with a rich man's son. The washerwoman uses her magical powers to create carriages, horses, a coach, and a beautiful gown so that Cendrillion can attend her beloved's birthday party in style. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dear Benjamin Banneker more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) An introduction to the life of Benjamin Banneker, a free African American born in the United States during the time of slavery. Banneker's parents were tobacco farmers in Maryland and when he grew up he followed in their footsteps. In addition to running the farm, Banneker also studied astronomy and mathematics and wrote an almanac--the first ever ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Adventures of Sparrowboy more books like this by Brian Pinkney (Illustrator), J Brian Pinkney After a run-in with a sparrow, a paperboy named Henry finds that he suddenly has the ability to fly. Fashioning himself after "Falconman," his favorite comic-strip hero, Henry sets out to defend the weak and defenseless of his neighborhood. Scratchboard and gouache illustrations--some in a comic-book, storyboard style--accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah Through History more books like this by Karen Hesse, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) This collection of eight poems, one for each night of Hanukkah, highlights tragic and important events in Jewish history. Color illustrations accompany the verses. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
9	Where Does the Trail Lead? more books like this by Burton Albert, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A young boy explores an island discovering such treasures as a lighthouse, an abandoned boat, and several wild animals. At the end of the day, he returns home and he and his family enjoy a picnic dinner on the beach. Scratchboard illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.83! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Cut from the Same Cloth: American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale more books like this by Robert D San Souci, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) From Molly Cottontail, who can outwit any critter in the woods, to Hekeke, who slays a giant single-handedly, a collection of 15 stormy, vivid, and entertaining tales of legendary women is illustrated with b&w illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Bill Pickett: Rodeo-Ridin' Cowboy more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A picture book biography of Bill Pickett, a man born into slavery who grew up to become a popular hero of the rodeo set. Pickett created the rodeo sport of bulldogging, which consists of wrestling a steer to the ground by biting the animal's lip. The illustrations are scratchboards hand-colored with oil paint. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.36! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Wiley and the Hairy Man more books like this by Judy Sierra, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A folktale from Alabama about how Wiley and his clever mother outwit the Hairy Man three times thus making him disappear forever. Illustrated with scratchboard oil paintings. see all copies from $3.54! new only from $68.16! \| first editions
13 view cover	Day of Delight: A Jewish Sabbath in Ethiopia more books like this by Maxine Rose Schur, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Depicts a young Ethiopian Jewish boy and his family, including their typical daily routine followed by preparation for and celebration of the Sabbath. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $101.16! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Pretty Brown Face: Family Celebration Board Books more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in "Pretty Brown Face". A Mylar mirror at the end of the book encourages babies to explore their own pretty faces. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.76! \| SVS
15 view cover	Feliz Cumpleanos, Martin Luther King: Feliz Cumpleanos, Martin Luther King more books like this by Jean Marzollo, Alberto Romo (Translator), J Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Now this acclaimed, simple and moving introduction to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., by a bestselling author and an award-winning illustrator, is available in Spanish. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.21!
16 view cover	Cosmo and the Robot more books like this by Brian Pinkney (Illustrator), J Brian Pinkney Cosmo, a boy living on Mars, must come up with a quick solution when his malfunctioning robot Rex threatens his sister Jewel. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.29! \| first editions
17 view cover	Jojo's Flying Side Kick more books like this by Brian Pinkney JoJo will be promoted to the next level of tae kwon do instruction as soon as she is able to do a flying side kick and break a board with her foot. Her family and friends offer all sorts of advice but it is up to JoJo herself to find the self-confidence and strength to achieve her goals. Illustrated with scratchboard art. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $71.11! \| first editions
18 view cover	Cut from the Same Cloth more books like this by Robert D San Souci, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Everyone knows Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. But who among you knows Bess Call or Sister Fox? This one-of-a-kind collection features 15 of America's unheralded heroines. From Bess Call, who will wrestle any and all challengers, to Molly Cotton-Tail, Brer Rabbit's equally clever sister, here are legends from every region of the country. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19	When I Left My Village more books like this by Maxine Rose Schur, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Menelik and his family live in an Ethiopian village. When the oppression of Jewish people in Ethiopia becomes life threatening, Menelik's father leads his family on a perilous journey to Israel. B&w scratchboard illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $74.23! \| first editions
20 view cover	In the Time of the Drums more books like this by Kim Seigelson, Brian Pinkney, Kim L Siegelson see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Jojos Flying Sidekick more books like this by Brian Pinkney (Illustrator), J Brian Pinkney JoJo's tae kwon do instructor thinks that she is ready to take the test for her yellow belt promotion. JoJo isn't sure, and that creepy tree in her front yard adds to her uncertainty. In Pinkney's lovingly told story, friends and family rally and help JoJo realize that success comes from a combination of confidence, strength, and self-reliance. ... see all copies from $2.85! new only from $4.63! \| SVS
22 view cover	In the Forest of Your Remembrance more books like this by Gloria Jean Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Guided by the divine hand of the Holy Spirit, author Pinkney presents 33 short stories explaining the times she has felt the presence of God in her life. Scratchboard compositions and b&w photographs accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23	The elephant's wrestling match more books like this by Judy Sierra, J. Brian Pinkney On his talking drum, the monkey beats out the elephant's challenge to a wrestling match for all to hear. Who will be the victor--the she-leopard, the many-toothed crocodile, or the rhinoceros, with his huge horn? Sierra's prose sounds an irresistible invitation to this dramatic match, and Pinkney's scratchboard drawings vibrate with life. Full ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.79! \| first editions
24 view cover	Music from Our Lord's Holy Heaven more books like this by Gloria Jean Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney (Illustrator), Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) The endlessly creative Pinkney family, most notably Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning artists Jerry and Brian Pinkney, has produced a devotional picture book illustrating 22 traditional spirituals. The songs are separated into three themes--"Adoration," "Spiritual Wayfarers," and "The Good Shepherd"--and each is accompanied by ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.10! \| first editions
25 view cover	I Smell Honey: Family Celebration Board Books more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in this delightful book that points out tasty foods and teaches children about the senses. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.29! \| SVS

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