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2012 Finalist for Picture Books
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The Rock Maiden
Quietly compelling, "The Rock Maiden", Natasha Yim’s interpretation of the classic Chinese legend of the Amah Rock, inspired by the granite formation found in the hills of Sha Tin, Hong Kong, celebrates family, faithfulness, and...
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The Hunter’s Promise
by Aimee Jodoin
The loyalty and thanks we owe our family and nature are embedded in this Native American cautionary tale about a hunter who makes a promise to remember his wife and children throughout the summer, even though he only sees them in winter...
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When the Animals Saved Earth
by Karen Rigby
"When the Animals Saved Earth" appeals to a child’s natural sense of justice and is a vivid reminder to preserve rather than destroy. Alexis York Lumbard portrays greed, animal cruelty, and a king’s call for compassion in this...
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Just like Me, Climbing a Tree
by Karen Rigby
Caregivers who appreciate the value in unstructured, imaginative play as well as daily outdoor time will appreciate the book’s message. Just Like Me, Climbing a Tree is a field guide and global tale about a childhood pastime. Author...
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Pine and the Winter Sparrow
This simple, easy-to-read folktale focuses on universal lessons of love and kindness. "Pine and the Winter Sparrow" is old native folklore retold by Alexis York Lumbard (with a foreword by Robert Lewis), and illustrated by Beatriz Vidal....
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The Olive Tree
by Aimee Jodoin
The high yield of an olive tree on one side of the fence—but with branches reaching over to the other—precipitates a neighborhood feud about who actually owns the precious fruit. Shades of brown, green, and orange evoke the Lebanese...
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The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin
by Nancy Walker
This sweet story demonstrates the miracle of the holiday season—indeed, of every time of year: that giving truly is better than receiving. A heartwarming tale of the triumph of generosity over greed and the true spirit of the holiday...
