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1	Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building more books like this by Deborah Hopkinson In 1931, a boy and his father watch as the world's tallest building, the Empire State Building, is constructed, step-by-step, near their Manhattan home. see all copies from $4.29! new only from $7.70! \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Creation more books like this by James Weldon Johnson, James Ransome (Illustrator) A picture book version of the poem about God's creation of the Earth. Color illustrations accompany the text, which was originally written in 1919. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Aunt Flossie's Hats and Crab Cakes Later more books like this by Elizabeth Fitzgerald Howard, James Ransome (Illustrator) Sunday afternoons are Sarah and Susan's favorite time of the week. That's when they visit Great-great-aunt Flossie--and hear her stories about days of long ago, when she was young. American Bookseller Pick of the Lists. Parents' Choice Picture Book Award. Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
4	Young Pele: Soccer's First Star more books like this by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome (Illustrator) How did a poor Brazilian boy named Edson--who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags--go on to become the greatest soccer player of all time? This inspiring picture-book biography tells the story of a boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pel. Full color. see all copies from $9.75! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Quilt Counting more books like this by Lesa Cline-Ransome, Chronicle Books, James Ransome (Illustrator) A wonderful way to have fun with numbers and language, this delightfully irresistible counting book weaves together a simple rhyming text and cozy homespun art to create the perfect companion to Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome's "Quilt Alphabet." Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
6	Your Move more books like this by Eve Bunting, Diane D'Andrade (Editor), James Ransome (Illustrator) While their mother is at work, James and Isaac play checkers until bedtime. Isaac thinks James is smarter than anybody--after all, James is ten and he's only six. But after a confrontation with a group of older boys, James realizes that he's put his little brother in danger and finds the courage to walk away from the situation. Full color. see all copies from $8.19! new only from $13.19! \| first editions \| SVS
7	This Is the Dream more books like this by Diane Z Shore, Jessica Alexander, James Ransome (Illustrator) In this powerful tribute to the civil rights movement, Shore and Alexander present inspiring, rousing text that commemorates the American experience before, during, and after the movement. Full color. Pub 1/06. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Peepers more books like this by Eve Bunting, James Ransome (Illustrator) While helping their dad run Fred's Fall Color Tours in New England, Jim and Andy think the tourists are pretty silly; then one night the boys experience something which makes them change their minds. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.25! \| first editions \| SVS
9	All the Lights in the Night more books like this by Arthur A Levine, James Ransome (Illustrator) Two Jewish brothers set out on a dangerous j ourney to escape to Palestine. Traveling with nothing for co mfort but a battered old lamp, they keep their spirits up by retelling the Hanukkah, and hoping for their own miracle co me night. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Let My People Go: Bible Stories Told by a Freeman of Color more books like this by Patricia C McKissack, Fredrick L McKissack, Jr., James Ransome (Illustrator) ""Come join me as I take you back to Charleston, South Carolina, to my father's forge in the early 1800's. Sit with me on the woodpile as he tells a tale of faith, hope, or love."" In this extraordinary collection, Charlotte Jefferies and her father Price, a former slave, introduce us to twelve best loved Bible tales, from Genesis to Daniel, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Quilt Alphabet more books like this by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome (Illustrator) From apples to cows, kettles to scarecrows, warm country images abound in this delightful alphabet poem. Accompanied by striking folk-art illustrations, these verses provide an ideal introduction to the ABCs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions
12 view cover	Grandmother's Gift of Memories more books like this by Danita Rountree Green, James Ransome (Illustrator) With enchanting, full-color illustrations on every page, this album and journal is the perfect gift for African-American grandmothers and grandmothers-to-be to share their experiences and adventures, opinions and wisdom with the youngest generation, in the bestselling tradition of "Grandmother Remembers" Size D. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $55.85! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Building a New Land: African Americans in Colonial America more books like this by James Haskins, Kathleen Benson, James Ransome (Illustrator) This third book in the From African Beginnings series explores the lives and legacy of African Americans during the colonial period. Organized by geographical region, this fascinating book features portraits of such individuals as poet Phillis Wheatley and former slave-turned-property-owner Anthony Johnson. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.19!
14 view cover	How Many Stars in the Sky? more books like this by Lenny Hort, James Ransome (Illustrator) Mama's away one night, and her son can't sleep. He tries to relax by counting stars, but the more of them he sees, the more determined he is to count every single one. Then the boy finds that Daddy can't sleep either. Together, the two of them set off on an unforgettable all-night journey of discovery. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Quinnie Blue more books like this by Dinah Johnson, James Ransome (Illustrator) Little Quinnie Blue, who's named after her grandmother, Hattie Lottie Annie Quinnie Blue, wants to find out all about what her grandma's life was like when she was a young girl. With rich color illustrations throughout. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.47! \| first editions
16 view cover	A Pride of African Tales more books like this by Donna L Washington, James Ransome (Illustrator) This treasure trove of lavishly illustrated stories comes from different regions in Africa. In "Anansi," an uproarious story from Ghana, the tables are turned on lazy Anansi. "The Boy Who Wanted the Moon," set in the Congo, explains why there are monkeys in the world. "Shansa Mutongo Shima," a thrilling story of the Tabura people from the ... see all copies from $6.24! new only from $9.29! \| SVS
17 view cover	Under the Quilt of Night more books like this by Deborah Hopkinson, James Ransome (Illustrator) A family of five travel via the underground railroad as they attempt to escape from slavery to the freedom of Canada. The story, told in a series of free-verse poems, is illustrated with oil paintings. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $5.28! \| SVS
18 view cover	It Is the Wind more books like this by Ferida Wolff, James Ransome (Illustrator) Lyrical prose by Ferida Wolff and richly textured paintings by Coretta Scott King Award-winning artist James Ransome invite young readers to explore the magical world that opens up between dusk and dawn. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.79! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Bruh Rabbit and the Tar Baby Girl more books like this by Virginia Hamilton, James Ransome (Illustrator) From one of the most esteemed children's book authors comes a classic tale ofthat plucky trickster Bruh Rabbit, who meets his match when he comes across atar baby in the middle of the road. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Rum-A-Tum-Tum more books like this by Angela Shelf Medearis, James Ransome, Cissp (Illustrator) Describes all the different sounds one can hear on Market Street. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Secret of the Stones more books like this by Robert D San Souci, Phyllis Fogelman (Editor), James Ransome (Illustrator) When they try to find out who is doing their chores while they are working in the field, a childless couple discovers that the two stones they have brought home are actually two bewitched orphans. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.68! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Celie and the Harvest Fiddler more books like this by Vanessa Flournoy, James Ransome (Illustrator), Valerie Flournoy /Vanessa and Valerie Flournoy /James E. Ransome, illustrator Celie loves a spooky story. She's heard some pretty wild ones about a mysterious fiddler who always seems to appear out of nowhere; but no tall tale could match the wild All Hallows' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.74! \| first editions
23 view cover	Bimmi Finds a Cat CL more books like this by Elisabeth J Stewart, James E Ransome (Illustrator) Still mourning the death of his cat, Crabmeat, Bimmi is happy when a friendly stray cat approaches him. He names the cat Kitty-Louise and soon grows very fond of her. However, Bimmi soon realizes that a cat as well-fed and healthy as Kitty-Louise probably already has a home...and owners who miss her. But can Bimmi really bear losing another pet? ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.71! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Old Dog more books like this by Charlotte Zolotow, James Ransome (Illustrator) Once there was a dog who loved to run and jump and play. She was the best friend Ben -- or any little boy -- could have. But as Ben got older, so did his dog. One morning, Ben's old dog didn't open her eyes or wag her tail. She didn't even move.Charlotte Zolotow's remarkable insight into a universal experience -- the hurt and confusion a child ... see all copies from $3.15! new only from $11.12! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist more books like this by Lesa Cline-Ransome, James Ransome (Illustrator) This is an introduction to the life of Marshall "Major" Taylor, the African-American bicyclist who won the 1899 World Chamipionship--just three years after he turned pro. Illustrated with oil paintings. see all copies from $4.86! new only from $6.01! \| first editions

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