"All sorts of animals flutter and hum, dance and stretch, and slither and leap their way through this joyful collection of poems in English and Spanish. Julie Paschkis's words and art sing in both languages, bringing out the beauty and playfulness of the animal world"--

Feeling unappreciated during the performance, a magician's assistant grabs the wand and performs some feats of her own.

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 companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation"-- The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together the story of creation, including elements from many cultures.

Yasmeen has a wonderful time celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan with her family and friends.

Describes the life of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, covering his childhood, his decision to use a pen name and change his name from Neftalí, his love of people, and his poetry.

Parents celebrate the day on which they adopted their child and continue to reassure the new addition to their family that it is wanted, loved, and very special.

A retelling of a Danish folktale in which a greedy cat grows enormous as he eats everything in sight, including his friends and neighbors who call him fat.

The story of a young girl living in the Middle Ages who took the time to observe the life cycle of butteflies--and in so doing disproved a theory that went all the way back to ancient Greece. Includes historical note.

An illustrated retelling of the classic Hannukah song, with directions for playing the dreidel game and a recipe for making latkes.