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From: Carole Fiore <cfiore>
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 21:06:33 -0500
Several books stand out for me. Already mentioned is Kate DiCamillo's THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE. Kate has a wonderful voice that comes through in this fantasy.
There are two other books that are memorable. Both relate to WWII -- sort of significant on this December 7. 1) John Boyne's THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS is a haunting tale of the holocaust. Seen through the eyes of a child, we see the death camp and its effect on not only the 6 million Jews, but the 9 year old boy who is the son of the camp commandant. 2) Edward Bloor, know for his award-winning fiction for teens, has combined time travel with historical fiction in LONDON CALLING. An old table model radio transports Martin back to war torn London during the Blitz.
Readers of today will read these two stories rooted in the 40s with a sensitivity related to the current war in which our nation is engaged.
On a much lighter note, Tedd Arnold again makes his mark with SHOO, FLY GUY!
-- the sequel to HI, FLY GUY! Buzz and his pet fly are up to more antics that will delight beginning readers.
Just crossing my desk today is Jonah Winter's latest entry in the picture book biography line. DIZZY uses a blank verse text captures the essence of jazz; Sean Qualls illustrations capture the smoky clubs where Dizzy made his mark on this art form. This is a great way to introduce kids to the only true American music.
Carole
************************************************************************ Carole D. Fiore Training and Library Consulting
and Acquisitions Editor, Neal-Schuman Publishing carole at fiore-tlc.biz www.fiore-tlc.biz Phone: 850-656-8474 Cell: 850-694-1789 Fax: 850-942-2802
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-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Horning Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:41 PM To: ccbc-net, Subscribers of Subject: [CCBC-Net] Favorites of 2006
**December is the time when we invite all participants on CCBC-Net to talk about some of their favorite books foe the year. What books stand out to you in 2006?
KT
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2006 21:06:33 -0500
Several books stand out for me. Already mentioned is Kate DiCamillo's THE MIRACULOUS JOURNEY OF EDWARD TULANE. Kate has a wonderful voice that comes through in this fantasy.
There are two other books that are memorable. Both relate to WWII -- sort of significant on this December 7. 1) John Boyne's THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS is a haunting tale of the holocaust. Seen through the eyes of a child, we see the death camp and its effect on not only the 6 million Jews, but the 9 year old boy who is the son of the camp commandant. 2) Edward Bloor, know for his award-winning fiction for teens, has combined time travel with historical fiction in LONDON CALLING. An old table model radio transports Martin back to war torn London during the Blitz.
Readers of today will read these two stories rooted in the 40s with a sensitivity related to the current war in which our nation is engaged.
On a much lighter note, Tedd Arnold again makes his mark with SHOO, FLY GUY!
-- the sequel to HI, FLY GUY! Buzz and his pet fly are up to more antics that will delight beginning readers.
Just crossing my desk today is Jonah Winter's latest entry in the picture book biography line. DIZZY uses a blank verse text captures the essence of jazz; Sean Qualls illustrations capture the smoky clubs where Dizzy made his mark on this art form. This is a great way to introduce kids to the only true American music.
Carole
************************************************************************ Carole D. Fiore Training and Library Consulting
and Acquisitions Editor, Neal-Schuman Publishing carole at fiore-tlc.biz www.fiore-tlc.biz Phone: 850-656-8474 Cell: 850-694-1789 Fax: 850-942-2802
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-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Kathleen Horning Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 4:41 PM To: ccbc-net, Subscribers of Subject: [CCBC-Net] Favorites of 2006
**December is the time when we invite all participants on CCBC-Net to talk about some of their favorite books foe the year. What books stand out to you in 2006?
KT
-- Kathleen T. Horning Director Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park Street Madison, WI 53706 Tel: 608-263-3721 Fax: 608-262-4933 horning at education.wisc.edu http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/ _______________________________________________ CCBC-Net mailing list CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Visit this link to read archives or to unsubscribe... http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccbc-netReceived on Thu 07 Dec 2006 08:06:33 PM CST
