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Everett Anderson's Goodbye

Product Description: Everett Anderson's Goodbye is a touching portrait of a little boy who is trying to come to grips with his father's death. Lucille Clifton captures Everett's conflicting emotions as he confronts this painful reality. We see him struggle through many stages, from denial and anger to depression and, finally, acceptance...read more

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9781435294868 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, June 5, 2008), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Everett Anderson's Goodbye is a touching portrait of a little boy who is trying to come to grips with his father's death.

Who's in Rabbit's House and other Stories from the African Tradition: Library Edition

By Verna Aardema, Ann Grifalconi, Mwenye Hadithi, Gail E. Hailey and Gerald McDermott

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Miscellaneous:

9781605149363 | Findaway World Llc, May 1, 2008, cover price $44.99

The Jazz Man

Zeke, who lives in Harlem, listens to the wonderful music coming from the jazz musician's piano across the court and escapes for a while from the harsh realities that worry him

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9781435207684 | Paw Prints, June 28, 2007, cover price $13.99 | About this edition: Nine-year-old Zeke, who lives in Harlem, listens to the wonderful music coming from the jazz musician's piano across the court and escapes for a while from the harsh realities that worry him.

Ain't Nobody a Stranger to Me

This inspirational story, told by a grandfather to his granddaughter, weaves together the past and the present by detailing Orleans Finger's experience on the Underground Railroad, which forever changed his life. 25,000 first printing.

By Ann Grifalconi and Jerry Pinkney (illustrator)

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9780786818570 | Jump at the Sun, April 1, 2007, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: A little girl's grandfather recalls how he escaped from slavery with the help of a man who was a member of the Underground Railroad and how he planted an apple orchard in remembrance.

The Village That Vanished

Hearing that the slavers are making their way to their village deep within the forest, young Abekenile looks to her elders for guidance and decides to stay with the few villagers who remain in order to help them in their stand for freedom. Reprint.

By Ann Grifalconi and Kadir Nelson (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9780142401903 | Reprint edition (Puffin, December 29, 2004), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: Hearing that the slavers are making their way to their village deep within the forest, young Abekenile looks to her elders for guidance and decides to stay with the few villagers who remain in order to help them in their stand for freedom.

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9780803726239 | Dial Books for Young Readers, September 1, 2002, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: In southeastern Africa, a young Yao girl and her mother find a way for their fellow villagers to escape approaching slave traders.

Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam

This picture book offers readers a realistic look at war as a young American soldier lies in waiting for the enemy and discovers that the enemy is as young a man as he. Reprint.

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator) and Walter Dean Myers

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Hardcover:

9780060283636 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, May 1, 2002, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: A frightened American soldier faces combat in the lush forests of Vietnam.

Paperback:

9780060731595 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, January 1, 2005), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: A frightened American soldier faces combat in the lush forests of Vietnam.

Library:

9780060283643 | Harpercollins, May 1, 2002, cover price $16.89 | About this edition: A frightened American soldier faces combat in the lush forests of Vietnam.

Reinforced:

9780606331593 | Demco Media, January 1, 2005, cover price $15.81 | About this edition: A frightened American soldier faces combat in the lush forests of Vietnam.

Prebinding:

9781417643219 | Turtleback Books, January 1, 2005, cover price $17.20 | About this edition: A frightened American soldier faces combat in the lush forests of Vietnam.

Julio's Magic

Provides the touching story of a young artist's selfless act to put his own wants aside in order to help a friend in his time of need--discovering in the process that giving can be more rewarding than receiving when the act is inspired by love and friendship.

By Arthur Dorros and Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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Hardcover:

9780060290047 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, January 1, 2005, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: A young artist discovers the power of friendship when he helps his mentor win a prestigious wood-carving contest.

Library:

9780060290054 | Harpercollins, January 1, 2005, cover price $18.89 | About this edition: A young artist discovers the power of friendship when he helps his mentor win a prestigious wood-carving contest.

Village That Vanished

By Ann Grifalconi

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9781417704934 | Turtleback Books, January 1, 2005, cover price $17.20

The Village That Vanished

By Ann Grifalconi and Kadir Nelson (illustrator)

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Reinforced:

9780606327251 | Demco Media, November 30, 2004, cover price $15.85

Tiny's Hat

Product Description: Tiny thinks all she has of Daddy is his big 'ol round 'olbowler hat, because he's always on the road with histrumpet, looking for a gig. But slowly she realizes that he'salso given her the gift of music--his way of playing on hishorn when life gets sad, too sad to say...read more

By Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780804568609 | Har/cas edition (Spoken Arts, December 1, 2001), cover price $25.90 | About this edition: Tiny thinks all she has of Daddy is his big 'ol round 'olbowler hat, because he's always on the road with histrumpet, looking for a gig.

9780060276546 | Harpercollins Childrens Books, January 1, 1999, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A young girl who misses her father, a traveling blues musician, lifts her own spirits by wearing his hat and singing his songs

Library:

9780060276553 | Harpercollins, January 1, 1999, cover price $14.89 | About this edition: A young girl who misses her father, a traveling blues musician, lifts her own spirits by wearing his hat and singing his songs

One of the Problems of Everett Anderson

A heartwarming and bittersweet story follows Everett Anderson, who doesn't know what to do when his friend Greg keeps coming to school with bruises, as he finally tells his mother, who helps him deal with the situation and find a solution. 15,000 first printing.

By Lucille Clifton and Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9780805052015 | Henry Holt & Co, September 1, 2001, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Everett Anderson wonders how he can help his friend Greg, who appears to be a victim of child abuse.

In the Rainfield: Who Is the Greatest?

When Wind, Fire, and Rain meet in the land of the Yoruba to decide which of them is the greatest, Wind and Fire make great shows of strength, but Rain demonstrates the power of gentleness.

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator) and Isaac Olaleye

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9780590483636 | Scholastic, February 1, 2000, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: When Wind, Fire, and Rain meet in the land of the Yoruba to decide which of them is the greatest, Wind and Fire make great shows of strength, but Rain demonstrates the power of gentleness.

Electric Yancy

By Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780688131876 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, January 1, 2000, cover price $16.00

Library:

9780688131883 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, January 1, 2000, cover price $15.93

Tio Armando

When Lucita's great-uncle Armando comes to live with them, he teaches her many truths about life

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator), Florence Parry Heide and Roxanne Heide Pierce

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Library:

9780688121082 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, March 1, 1998, cover price $14.93 | About this edition: When Lucita's great-uncle Armando comes to live with them, he teaches her many truths about life

The Toy Trumpet

When everyone tells him that he must wait to get a trumpet, a young Mexican boy works to earn enough money to buy one for himself--a bright pink one that is just right.

By Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780316328586 | 2 edition (Little Brown & Co, August 1, 1996), cover price $15.95 | also contains The Sandbridge Dance Tune Collection: Arrangements of Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, Polkas and Rags for the Hammered Dulcimer | About this edition: When everyone tells him that he must wait to get a trumpet, a young Mexican boy works to earn enough money to buy one for himself--a bright pink one that is just right.

Don't Leave an Elephant to Go and Chase a Bird

Anancy Spiderman trades various items with the people he encounters, until he himself is distracted by a bird and ends up empty-handed

By James Berry and Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780671890216 | Simon & Schuster, March 1, 1996, cover price $25.01 | About this edition: Anancy Spiderman trades various items with the people he encounters, until he himself is distracted by a bird and ends up empty-handed

9780689804649, titled "Don't Leave an Elephant to Go and Chase a Bird" | Simon & Schuster, February 1, 1996, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Anancy Spiderman trades various items with the people he encounters, until he himself is distracted by a bird and ends up empty-handed

Not Home: A Novel

Tommy and his brother are left in the temporary care of an inner-city group home, where Tommy befriends silent and unapproachable Jimmy, whom the other boys avoid. By the author of The Village of Round and Square Houses.

By Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780316329057 | Little Brown & Co, April 1, 1995, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Tommy and his brother are left in the temporary care of an inner-city group home, where Tommy befriends silent and unapproachable Jimmy, whom the other boys avoid

The Lion's Whiskers: An Ethiopian Folktale

An Ethiopian folktale follows a stepmother's dangerous quest in which she must pluck three whiskers from a fierce lion's chin in order to gain her stepson's trust, and is accompanied by bold collage illustrations by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist.

By Nancy Raines Day and Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9780590458030 | Scholastic, April 1, 1995, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: In this tale from the Amhara people of Ethiopia, a patient woman uses her experience with a wild lion to win the love of her new stepson

The Bravest Flute: A Story of Courage in the Mayan Tradition

The Caldecott Honor-winning author of The Village of Round and Square Houses offers an inspirational tale, featuring her own exuberant illustrations, about a brave Mayan boy who leads his village's New Year's Day parade, even though he is weak and hungry.

By Ann Grifalconi

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School and Library:

9780316328784 | Little Brown & Co, September 1, 1994, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A brave Mayan boy leads his village's New Year's Day parade, even though he is weak and hungry

Jasmine's Parlour Day

Friends and neighbors from all over Trinidad make their preparations for a colorful Caribbean market, as Mama cuts ice, Jasmine sets out the fish, Derek lines up cold bottles of Mauby, and Carlos juggles three red pommeracs.

By Ann Grifalconi (illustrator) and Lynn Joseph

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Hardcover:

9780688114879 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, May 1, 1994, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: Jasmine goes to the beach with her mother on market day, known as Parlour Day in Trinidad, to sell fish and sugar cakes, and to meet her friends

Library:

9780688114886 | Lothrop Lee & Shepard, May 1, 1994, cover price $14.93 | About this edition: Jasmine goes to the beach with her mother on market day, known as Parlour Day in Trinidad, to sell fish and sugar cakes, and to meet her friends

Kinda Blue

Sissy's Uncle Dan is able to cheer the little girl up when he takes her into the corn fields and points out to her how each and every one of the ears of corn is different from the other.

By Ann Grifalconi

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School and Library:

9780316328692 | Little Brown & Co, April 1, 1993, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Sissy feels lonely and blue until her Uncle Dan cheers her up by explaining that everything, even corn, needs special attention every now and then

Everett Anderson's Friend

Although he is initially disappointed that the new neighbor is not a boy, Everett Anderson, a young African-American boy living in the city, decides that a girl can be just as much fun. Reissue.

By Lucille Clifton and Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9780805022469 | Reissue edition (Henry Holt & Co, October 1, 1992), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Having eagerly anticipated the new neighbors, a boy is disappointed to get a whole family of girls

Flyaway Girl

In the African village of Sama, Nsia, a young girl who is accustomed to spending her days playing, is asked to become a wise little woman and help in preparation for the Ceremony of Beginnings.

By Ann Grifalconi

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9780316328661 | Little Brown & Co, October 1, 1992, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Sent by her mother to the edge of the Niger to gather rushes for the Ceremony of Beginnings, Nsia encounters many distractions, until the ancestors' spirits guide her on her way to becoming a wise little woman

Everett Anderson's Year

Everett Anderson, a young African-American boy living in the city, experiences the joys that each month of the year has to offer, playing in the February snow and enjoying his freedom on a June afternoon. Reissue.

By Lucille Clifton and Ann Grifalconi (illustrator)

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9780805022476 | Reissue edition (Henry Holt & Co, October 1, 1992), cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Chronicles, in verse, the month-to-month activities of seven-year-old Everett Anderson throughout the seasons of the year

Osa's Pride

Osa's grandmother tells her a tale about the sins of pride and helps Osa gain a better perspective on what things are important.

By Ann Grifalconi

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Hardcover:

9780316328654 | Little Brown & Co, June 1, 1990, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: In the African village of Tos, a proud little girl named Osa learns the art of humility from her grandmother, who weaves an entrancing tale from her colorful story cloth

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