Best Selling Books by Paul Fleischman

The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together this version of Cinderella, including elements from Mexico, Iran, Korea, Russia, Appalachia, and more.

In this expertly crafted story from Newbery Medal–winning author Paul Fleischman, a fourth-grade class takes the journey of a lifetime from the comfort of their own classroom as they follow the flightpath of a small (but mighty) bird—with full-color illustrations by Hannah Salyer Every afternoon with their heads down and eyes closed, a fourth-grade class embarks on an imaginative migration journey alongside the bird they are studying. Guided by the voice of their teacher in the cool sanctuary of the classroom, the students travel all the way from Brazil to their hometown in Wisconsin. Along the way, they encounter weather, predators, setbacks, and loss. As their imaginations soar, the children begin to relate with their subject; they, too, need rest; have a hard time holding still; and have dodged a bully or two. At the journey’s end, the class has learned much more than science and geography—they have learned to fly. In this transcendent picture book, Newberry Medal–winning author Paul Fleischman weaves together a story rich with information, connection, and empathy.

Drawing from African, Asian and European folklore Fearsome Giant, Fearless Child: A Worldwide Jack and the Beanstalk Story retells the classic fairy tale in a single narrative through multiple world cultures. The story of a child confronting a man-eating giant or witch is told the world over. These heroes go by many names and might be normal in size or no bigger than a thumb. Though they''re often scorned for being the youngest and smallest, they''re well-armed with cleverness and courage. In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman and illustrator Julie Paschkis combine elements of this story from different traditions—Jack and the Beanstalk, Tom Thumb, Kihuo, Vasilisa—to create one narrative, one complete picture of a small boy''s triumph.

Are you a word person? A curiosity seeker? An explorer? Take a look at these twenty-six extraordinary individuals for whom love of language is an extreme sport. Step right up and read the genuine stories of writers so intoxicated by the shapes and sound of language that they collected, dissected, and constructed verbal wonders of the most extraordinary kind. Jean-Dominique Bauby wrote his memoirs by blinking his left eyelid, unable to move the rest of his body. Frederic Cassidy was obsessed with the language of place, and after posing hundreds of questions to folks all over the United States, amassed (among other things) 176 words for dust bunnies. Georges Perec wrote a novel without using the letter e (so well that at least one reviewer didn’t notice its absence), then followed with a novella in which e was the only vowel. A love letter to all those who love words, language, writing, writers, and stories, Alphamaniacs is a stunningly illustrated collection of mini-biographies about the most daring and peculiar of writers and their audacious, courageous, temerarious way with words.

A creative guide to using copy machines to produce silhouettes, miniatures, decals, flip books, and other kinds of inexpensive artwork.

撒下想念的種子，隨著發芽的， 是凝聚整個社區的溫暖情懷。 在移民組成的小社區裡，不同種族間的語言隔閡，使得居民們互不相識也不攀談。 來自越南的小女孩，在社區的一處荒廢空地上，撒下了六顆利馬豆；住在旁邊公寓大樓內的羅馬尼亞婦女，注意到她天天來澆水的行徑；一位校工受羅馬尼亞婦女之託，照料快死掉的芽後，自己也在空地闢了一塊；接著，更多的人注意到這塊堆滿垃圾的空地，開始注入了新生命。來自瓜地馬拉的家庭、想挽回舊愛的肌肉男、希望靠種菜賺取財富的父女、學習照料生命的年輕孕婦等等，都紛紛為這塊地添入更多活力，菜園成了社區間的共通語言。 獲獎紀錄 ★好書大家讀 ★美國圖書館協會年度最佳青少年書籍 ★童書作家／畫家協會金風箏獎 ★出版人週刊年度最佳童書 附錄 1. 作家Q&A：了解作家創作的心路歷程與園藝治療題材靈感發想。 2. 跟著想一想：引領讀者思索書中角色和社區種植的連結與參與，挖掘更多社區交流議題的探討。適合小組討論。

While traveling to each corner of the country to build a whirligig in memory of the girl whose death he caused, sixteen-year-old Brian finds forgiveness and atonement.

The lives of a poor Mexican pearl fisher & his family change dramatically after he uncovers a fabulous pearl.

Drama in which the audience is encouraged to participate by ''zapping'' the stage with a remote control to change the scene into something else.

A collection of poems to be read aloud by four people, with color-coded text to indicate which lines are read by which readers.

A collection of poems about birds to be read aloud by two voices.

As a young piano student plays Beethoven''s Rondo in C at her recital, each member of the audience is stirred by memories.

Simplified Chinese edition of Weslandia, a classic by Newbery Medal winner Paul Fleischman. Wesley is not like other boys; he spent his summer inventing a myriad of things and effortlessly convinced people to believe in him. In Simplified Chinese. Distributed by Tsai Fong Books, Inc.

Four short stories present the adventures of itinerant artisans and tradesmiths as they travel through a small New England town in the year 1800.

The first case to come to Phoebe Danger''s detective agency involves a priceless cough syrup bottle, a group of Canadian ornithologists, and a shop specializing in Latin American curios.