Tag: Candlewick

“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball.” — Booklist (starred review) Before he

“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea,

“A useful introduction to Muir, the founding of the national parks, and the broader idea of environmentalism.” — School Library Journal  John Muir loved the land. Born in 1838, he

A lively picture book biography of Ted Williams from a master of the genre — just in time for Fenway Park’s centennial. Ted Williams lived a life of dedication

A lively picture book biography of Ted Williams from a master of the genre — just in time for Fenway Park’s centennial. Ted Williams lived a life of dedication

A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers. When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy

A vision of dignity and freedom and a powerful role model for girls and women of all races. “I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of

Quoting from John Muir’s diaries, Kathryn Lasky tells the inspiring tale of one of America’s most dedicated environmentalists, aided by Stan Fellows’s evocative, dramatic acrylic paintings. From the meadows

Move over, Thomas Edison! Nikola Tesla takes the spotlight in a biography of the man who pioneered modern electrical engineering — and changed the course of history. When a