New Releases by Lee Cohen

An inspiring true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by Mona Golabek's acclaimed theatrical performance and the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane -- now available for young readers in illustrated form. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city-particularly the Jewish people that lived there-Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport -- a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her. A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #4180ff} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Arial; color: #4180ff; min-height: 12.0px}

Discover the inspiring illustrated true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who dreamed of becoming a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city—particularly the Jewish people that lived there—Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They chose to send Lisa to London for safety through the Kindertransport—a rescue effort that relocated Jewish children. As Lisa yearned to be reunited with her family while living in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, her music became a beacon of hope for those around her. A true story of courage, survival, and determination, this compelling tribute to a gifted young girl has already touched the lives of many around the world. Originally published in 2017 for older readers, The Children of Willesden Lane has sold hundreds of thousands of copies globally; now this picture book retelling will inspire a new generation.

An inspiring true story about one girl's escape from the Holocaust to become a concert pianist against all odds, made popular by Mona Golabek's acclaimed theatrical performance and the beloved novel The Children of Willesden Lane -- now available in an early chapter book format. In pre-World War II Vienna, Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when enemy forces threatened the city -- especially its Jewish population -- Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. They secured passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, and chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family where she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope for all of her peers. A story of the power of music to uplift the human spirit, this compelling tribute has moved and inspired hundreds of thousands of students and adults across the globe. Now is the perfect time to bring this timeless story of hope to even younger audiences as Mona Golabek's mission to transform historical testimony into youth empowerment has driven many requests for shorter, illustrated formats. Both a picture book and chapter book will be available.

Baking Bread with Children has everything you need to share the magic of baking with children of all ages. The techniques and recipes are cleverly seasoned with stories, songs and poems to make the whole process really enjoyable for everyone.

Vom Flüchtlingskind zur Konzertpianistin "Halte an deiner Musik fest. Sie wird dein bester Freund fürs Leben sein." Das sind die letzten Sätze, die Lisa Jura von ihrer Familie mit auf den Weg gegeben werden. 14 Jahre ist sie alt, ein Wunderkind am Klavier – und Jüdin im von den Nationalsozialisten besetzten Wien. Als ihre Eltern die Chance bekommen, eine ihrer Töchter mit einem Kindertransport nach Großbritannien zu schicken, entscheiden sie sich für Lisa. Untergebracht in einem Londoner Kinderheim in der Willesden Lane, wird Lisas Musik zu Trost und Hoffnung für andere Flüchtlingskinder in der Fremde. Sie fasst den Mut, für die Erfüllung ihrer musikalischen Träume zu kämpfen – und Konzertpianistin zu werden. Mona Golabek erzählt in ihrem Roman über die Macht der Musik: "Die Pianistin von Wien" ist eine wahre Geschichte und Golabeks bewegende Reverenz an ihre Mutter Lisa.

Fourteen-year-old Lisa Jura was a musical prodigy who hoped to become a concert pianist. But when Hitler's armies advanced on pre-war Vienna, Lisa's parents were forced to make a difficult decision. Able to secure passage for only one of their three daughters through the Kindertransport, they chose to send gifted Lisa to London for safety. As she yearned to be reunited with her family while she lived in a home for refugee children on Willesden Lane, Lisa's music became a beacon of hope.

1938. Vienne. Lisa Jura est juive. Lisa est aussi un prodige de la musique, une pianiste de génie âgée tout juste de quatorze ans. Et Vienne, capitale de la musique qui a vu se succéder Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert et Liszt, est devenue depuis peu une patrie hostile, voire dangereuse pour elle, rongée de l'intérieur par la barbarie nazie. Lorsqu'on offre à ses parents l'opportunité de sauver l'un de leurs enfants en l'envoyant loin, à l'abri, en Angleterre, le choix est difficile : c'est Lisa qui partira. Quand elle monte à bord du train qui doit l'emmener à Londres, Lisa est consciente qu'un grand avenir s'offre à elle, et qu'elle doit vivre pour sa famille qui se sacrifie pour elle. Sauf que rien ne se passe comme prévu. Lisa échoue au 243 Willesden Lane, un foyer pour enfants dans une ville ravagée de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

"I want the broom." "I need the broom." There’s only one broom, and two people who crave it. What are a little witch and little monster to do? In this gently spooky eBook with audio, the little witch and the little monster learn about friendship, sharing, and all the different uses for one simple broom.

Rip Squeak and his friends journey through the alphabet. This book features illustrations and rhymes that make learning fun and easy.

A board book where Jesse the mouse has colorful questions that are answered in illustrations with favorite Rip Squeak characters.

Euripides, the frog, takes Abbey, the cat, and two mice, Rip Squeak and Jesse, on an adventure where they find magic in the pages of books.

In a world of rising tension and stress it is not unusual to feel dominated and overwhelmed by the life's events. Here is a practical guide to gaining a firm anchor and taking control of the situation. It is based on seven contemplative exercises as the author has interpreted from the work of Rudolf Steiner. When practiced diligently, these simple exercises--which may take only a few minutes per day--are powerful tools for personal growth and inner strengthening. The exercises in this handbook help us stay more balanced in emotionally charged situations; see the positive side of any circumstance; gain a more open mind; and develop an inner attitude of gratitude. These exercises also help us cope with the practical aspects of ordinary life--remembering the important details of our day, acting on our intentions, and thinking more clearly. Cohen presents a pathway to help us say "yes" to more of what life offers; we become more open to the abundance of life's experiences. The book is organized so that each chapter introduces a different soul capacity, which in turn can be mastered. Topics include: Review of the Day; Clear Thinking; Intention in Action; Balance in Feeling; Positive World View; Open Mind; and Gratitude. The book also offers clear descriptions of the exercises, a "Plan of Action," and advice on developing a meditative practice.

On the day of the Fall Harvest Feast, the baker's old cart collapses and falls into the moat, turning his flour and yeast into a doughy meas. How is the royal feast to be saved? The King calls on his advisers to solve the problem, but only the young Princess Alice has a solution. To the astonishment of those gathered round, she proposes to call on the dragon to bake the bread dough with its flaming roar...

In this adaptation of a traditional folktale a dog, duck, and chick refuse to help a pig prepare a turnip pie but nevertheless expect to eat it when it's ready.

Everything is different at Nonna’s house. No honk, honk taxis jam the street. No way-up buildings crowd the sky. At Nonna’s house there’s always time for blueberry pancakes. And there are fun jobs to do all day long, like clipping the roses, feeding the cows, and riding on the tractor with Pop-Pop. Best of all, when it turns dark, something surprising happens to remind the little boy that he can take his grandmother’s love wherever he goes. Accompanied by Hiroe Nakata’s bright watercolor paintings, this sprightly story celebrates the joy of new experiences and the special bond between grandparents and children.

Martin goes back to the playground at night alone and meets a family of giant lions who roar and climb with him.

A baby takes the happiness that he experiences at a birthday party home with him.

In the bay... There are six little fish.Along come six little feet. What will happen when they meet?

From SeattLe to San Diego, from Scottsdale to Denver, this book is a firsthand took into stunning rooms created by top-level designers. A delightful celebration of lavishly decorated rooms from rustic to high style, this book presents the flavor and variety of West Coast style, taking the reader from seacoast to mountain in a beautiful photographic presentation.

Illustrations from increasingly distant perspectives locate a fly on a dog's nose in a flower bed by a house in a yard on a corner in a town near a bay on the earth.

Lectura Scott Foresman ((c)2008) components for Grade K.

Illustrations from increasingly distant perspectives locate a fly on a dog's nose in a flower bed by a house in a yard on a corner in a town near a bay on the earth.

In a highly readable blend of analysis and interviews, Cohen shows how today's "twenty-something" generation thinks, examines what their concerns are for themselves and for society, and debunks much of the media hype that portrays this group negatively.

A seafaring cat named Whiffle Squeek has a narrow escape from a hungry monster of the briny deep.