Picture Books/Collections
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HER STORIES African
American Folktales, Fair Tales, and True Tales
ILLUSTRATED BY LEO & DIANE DILLON
"Virginia Hamilton and the Dillons have produced yet another superb offering, of
value to all ages and segments of our society….Funny, touching, scary, magical, and
inspiring…a gallery of beautiful women of color. Entrancing and important." -- School
Library Journal, starred review
All Ages |
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WHEN BIRDS COULD TALK & BATS COULD SING The
Adventures of Bruh Sparrow, Sis Wren, and Their Friends
ILLUSTRATED BY BARRY MOSER
"Hamilton’s hilarious and accessible retellings of eight bird and bat
stores…are a joy to read…the flighty feathered (creatures) Moser creates here
are among his best….The dynamic duo that created In the Beginning has
succeeded again with this lively collection." – School Library Journal,
starred review
All Ages |
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A RING OF TRICKSTERS Animal Tales
from America, the West Indies, and Africa
ILLUSTRATED BY BARRY MOSER
"…another splendid achievement from this exceptionally talented pair."
– Publishers Weekly, starred review
All Ages |
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JAGUARUNDI ILLUSTRATED BY FLOYD COOPER
"This compelling picture book is an animal fantasy rooted in physical
reality…Hamilton says in a note that ‘the story parallels humans who escape
their homelands in search of better, safer lives.’ The facts about the real animals
are as powerful as the metaphor." – Booklist
Ages 4 – up |
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