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Author: Elisa Bartone
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 1997-09-22
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0688154697
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPeppe becomes a lamplighter to help support his immigrant family in turn-of-the-century New York City, despite his papa's disapproval. But when Peppe's job helps save his little sister, he earns the respect of his entire family.
Author: Elisa Bartone
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 1997-09-22
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0688154697
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPeppe becomes a lamplighter to help support his immigrant family in turn-of-the-century New York City, despite his papa's disapproval. But when Peppe's job helps save his little sister, he earns the respect of his entire family.
Author: Elisa Bartone
Publisher:
Published: 1993-04-26
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKLong ago, when the streetlights of Little Italy had to be lit by hand, Peppe lived in a tenement on Mulberry Street. His family was poor, so Peppe thought he needed a job in order to help. But lighting lamps was not the work his papa had envisioned for Peppe. Peppe struggled to win Papa's respect, until one night when being a lamplighter became "the best job in America". Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Author: Elisa Bartone
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780688132781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Rosina arrives in New York Harbor with her family from Italy, she dreams of dressing up someday as the Statue of Liberty.
Author: Maria Susanna Cummins
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Published: 1854
Total Pages: 516
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Gertrude Flint, an abandoned and mistreated orphan rescued at the age of eight by Trueman Flint, a lamplighter, from her abusive guardian, Nan Grant. Gerty is lovingly raised and taught virtues and religious faith, forming her to become a moral woman. In adulthood, she is rewarded for her many tribulations by marriage to a childhood friend.
Author: Andrea Gabriel
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Published: 2004-07-01
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1580890393
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis reassuring, easy-to-read bedtime story for toddlers sweetly introduces the eight species of bears around the world as a mother bear soothes her cub to sleep. Richly textured and realistic illustrations wrap readers in the warmth of this loving story. Additional facts at the end of the book for young naturalists to grow with make this the perfect book for parents and little cubs to share.
Author: Ted Lewin
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 2013-07-10
Total Pages: 14
ISBN-13: 0823429792
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMajestic paintings by Caldecott Honor winner Ted Lewin illustrate a guessing game that fosters an appreciation of both art and science, while introducing animals in the five major biomes: grassland, desert, forest, tundra, and water. Inspired by his many travels, classically inspired compositions communicate the regal magnificence of five stunning animals: lion, camel, tiger, reindeer, and sea otter. The story ends with a painting of a child and text that reads: I am a boy. I am on the beautiful earth. An I LIke to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level C.
Author: Ted Lewin
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 56
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes an expedition into the field in southern Uganda to observe mountain gorillas in their native habitat.
Author: Paul Fleischman
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 41
ISBN-13: 0763646016
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollows a girl's perusal of her great-grandfather's collection of matchboxes and small curios that document his poignant immigration journey from Italy to a new country.
Author: Floyd Cooper
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2017-04-04
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 0399167404
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMama’s getting married, and Jackson has an important job to do! A story about love, weddings, and the special joy that is a blended family. Jackson’s mama is getting married, and he gets to be the ring bearer. But Jackson is worried . . . What if he trips? Or walks too slowly? Or drops the rings? And what about his new stepsister, Sophie? She’s supposed to be the flower girl, but Jackson’s not sure she’s taking her job as seriously as she should. In a celebration of blended families, this heartwarming story, stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Floyd Cooper, is a perfect gift for any child who's nervous to walk down the aisle at a wedding, and shows kids that they can handle life’s big changes. Praise for The Ring Bearer: "Throughout, Cooper's softly textured mixed-media illustrations offer a warm, affirming depiction of this black family's life and love together . . . Readers will be joining the congregation in cheering for Jackson."--Kirkus Reviews "Written with simplicity, immediacy, and warmth....Cooper creates beautiful effects with subtle colors, textures, and suffused light in the soft-focus paintings. A heartening, reassuring picture book."--Booklist "Children will identify readily with Jackson’s fears and enjoy the way he overcomes them. A solid purchase for any picture book collection."--School Library Journal "Many children experience parental weddings, and these times are filledwith joy and nervousness. Cooper captures each moment."--Horn Book
