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Selected for the Society
of Illustrators Annual
Show of art from the "Best Children's Picture Books of
2003."
Booksense 76 Pick
from the
nation's independent booksellers!
"This powerful tale, stunningly illustrated, is a beautiful story
about a little girl named Shining who remains quiet, despite being
shunned by her village, and who waits for the right sound to
come. In this tale about remaining true to yourself, the
paintings literally glow with warmth."
---- Jill Bailey, BookPeople, Austin, TX
"Like a piece
of sophisticated music, this will engender profound emotional
responses"
Kirkus
Reviews
"John Clapp’s
paintings are some of the most beautiful children’s illustrations
being created today. John's luminous paintings add a breathtaking
dimension to Shining"
Michael Barnard -- Rakestraw
Books
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Shining
by Julius Lester
Long ago in a
mountain village, a girl called Shining was born...
As black as wisdom,
with a gaze as bottomless as the unknown, Shining is as quiet as
the night. Although she is silent, her parents are devoted
and steadfast in their love for her. What they cannot
know, as she grows, is that the day will come when the mystery
will end and they will come to understand her silence. One
day, Shining will be the leader of her people.
Newbery Honor author
Julius Lester has created a tale of individuality---part fairy
tale, part coming -of-age story---about the power of listening
to the silence within. John Clapp's radiant illustrations
bring a remote world and a remarkable young woman near.
Harcourt - Fall 2003
ISBN #: 0-15-200773-3
 
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"stunning
illustrations make readers into believers"
** Starred
Review from Kirkus
Reviews
"the best Christmas book this year."
Walter the Giant Storyteller
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On
Christmas Eve
by Liz Rosenberg
It was a long drive to Aunt
Cleo's house, but that was okay, it was Christmas Eve. It began to
snow lightly as they crossed the state line, and then the storm grew
thicker, until they were forced to pull over and spend Christmas Eve at
a motel, a motel without a chimney -- or even a mailbox. As
they lay in the dark motel room, it didn't feel like Christmas. But
a young boy's Christmas wish finds it's way to Santa, and creates a night
he will remember forever.
Roaring Brook - Fall 2002
ISBN #: 0-7613-2707X
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Winner --- "Best
Illustrated Book of the Year" (2002)
Rakestraw Books
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The
Prince of Butterflies
by Bruce Coville
They are light as air, soft as
feathers, fragile as a dream.
They are lost and need a guide to lead them to safety -- someone like
eleven-year-old John Farrington.
They will change his life forever.
Passionate, moving, and inspiring, this flight of fantasy from master
storyteller Bruce Coville is a timely fable about the difficulties -- and
the rewards -- of staying true to one's heart.
Harcourt - Spring 2002
ISBN #: 0-15-201454-3
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Right
Here on This Spot
by
Sharon Hart Addy
Right here on this spot,
where today Grandpa drives a tractor in his cabbage field, Indians in
ancient times lit their campfires, chipped stone into tools, and then
moved on.
The moon rose and set over
the field, season followed season, trees grew into a forest, and
settlers came from across the ocean to clear the land again and make a
new home.
And one day years later, a
Union soldier crossing that field lost a button...
A chronicle of the changes
the centuries bring to one field -- offering a vivid slice of history.
Houghton Mifflin - Fall 1999
ISBN #: 0-395-73091-0
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The
Stone Fey
by Robin McKinley
Maddy has been roaming the Hills
of Damar with her sheep since she was a girl. The Hills hold everything
she desires: her family; her beloved dog, Aerlich; and soon, her fiancé,
Donal,
who will be returning from a year away. But one evening a lamb is lost,
and when Maddy goes back to find him, she discovers something else the Hills
possess. Something that will change her forever.
Harcourt - Fall 1998
ISBN #: 0-15-200017-8
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