books by the author, click Linda Glaser
illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Lerner Publishing, 2002
ISBN 978-0-7613-1650-3 hardback
(MN Storytime Reader Guide available) ISBN 978-0-7613-1776-0 (paperback)
A beautifully illustrated celebration of the air and water and soil and sky and
sun and rain that we all share! Long-time Millbrook favorite Linda Glaser
teams with best-selling illustrator Elisa Kleven in this clear and direct concept
book about the coexistence of human beings with other living things in this
big home we call Earth. Linda Glaser's lyrical life-affirming text is greatly
enhanced by Elisa Kleven's rich, multicultural, visionary illustrations which
depict children, animals, and scenes from around the world.
Reading Rainbow created four shows after 9/11 as an "arc of healing." Our Big
Home was featured on their "Global Unity" show. The Our Big Home Reading
Rainbow show premiered at the United Nations on International Literacy Day.
Linda Glaser (author) and Elisa Kleven (illustrator) signed books at the United
Nations that day and both received a hug from LeVar Burton.
"Glaser's joyous appreciation of the interconnectdness of
all living things forms the heart of this celebratory picture
book; Kleven's brilliant, busy art gives it its soul."
-- School Library Journal.
Reading Rainbow Featured Book Selection
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
Neumann College Outstanding Merit Award
Translated into Japanese
and inside pages
illustrated by Nancy Cote
Albert Whitman, 2001
ISBN 978-0-8075-0841-1 (hardback)
MN Storytime Reader Guide available
ISBN 978-0-8075-0842-8 (paperback)
Soon all the relatives will be at Rachel's house for the last night of Hanukkah.
Rachel's elderly next door neighbor Mrs. Greenberg has also been invited.
However, although she's all alone, she has declined the invitation.
She doesn't want to be a bother to Mama. But when Mama needs more
potatoes, and then more eggs to make the latkes, Rachel dashes over to
Mrs. Greenberg's house to borrow them. Meanwhile, she tries to convince
Mrs. Greenberg to join them for Hanukkah. Each time, Mrs. Greenberg gladly
gives Rachel the needed ingredient saying, "Don't borrow. I don't want it
back. Just eat it in good health."
But she still won't join the celebration. As Mama says, "She has a heart of
gold but she's as stubborn as an ox." Finally, when Rachel needs to borrow
some chairs, she finds a clever and delightful way to include Mrs. Greenberg
in the festivities.
Nancy Cote's fresh, and lively illustrations add charm and joie de
vivre while capturing the warmth, humor, and love between Rachel and
Mrs. Greenberg.
American Jewish Library Notable Book
Smithsonian Magazine Book of the Year
Florida State Book of the Year finalist
"Thank you for writing The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes. As a former
preschool teacher, Jewish mom of 4 and co-chair of our temple's
religious school, thank you! This wonderful book is now a family
favorite. Every once in a while a gem comes along and the 'Borrowed
Hanukkah Latkes' is in that category at our home."
--Adrienne Fiedler, Co-chair of Temple B'nai Sholem in New Bern,
North Carolina.
and inside pages
illustrated by Loretta Krupinski
Lerner Publishing, 2000
ISBN 978-0-7613-0424-1 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-0448-7 (paperback)
Simple text and illustrations present the physical characteristics, habits,
and life cycle of the frog. Includes a separate question-and-answer section
with more information about different kinds of frogs, their way of life, and
endangered status.
and inside pages
illustrated by Gay Holland
Lerner Publishing, 2000
ISBN 978-0-7613-1700-5 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-1636-7 (paperback)
This title contains colorful, realistic illustrations that keep step with the
simple, sometimes rhyming text. Three pages of more detailed data
about monarchs and their complex lives, the addresses of butterfly
societies, and a list of Web sites to explore are included.
"We love the book and feel it should be on every parent's or
grandparent's list for children. It is a great teaching tool."
-- Mary Ellen Ryall, Executive Director of Happy Tonics
and inside pages
illustrated by Gay Holland
Lerner Publishing, 1998
ISBN 978-0-7613-0353-4 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-0386-2 (paperback)
Describes, in simple text and illustrations, the physical characteristics,
habits, and natural environment of the black and yellow garden spider.
Also includes information on some other types of spiders.
NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book
Translated into Korean
and inside pages
illustrated by Sharon Lynn Holm
Lerner Press, 1997
ISBN 978-0-7613-0254-4 (hardback);
ISBN 978-0-7613-0340-4 (paperback)
Simple text and illustrations describe the habits and characteristics
of little brown bats. For the curious young reader, back pages include
a question and answer section that covers more information about
little brown bats and other bats as well.
and inside pages
books by the author, click Linda Glaser
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