| ANNE HUTCHINSON'S WAY by Jeannine Atkins (Farrar, Straus & Giroux)
Jeannine Atkin's story about one of our country's first heroines and her struggle to uphold what later became our most precious freedom-that of speech-shows the impact of such bravery not only on the individual but also on the family. "...There is sturdiness here throughout: in the story of Anne and her husband's unwavering courage to stand strong for their beliefs and in Dooling's impressive artwork, plain in color and rugged in its portrayal of rough colony life...this offers something solid for children, especially those studying early American history." Starred Review Booklist Named one of the "Top Ten Religion Books for Youth" in Booklist |
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YOUNG THOMAS EDISON by Michael Dooling (Holiday House)
"Dooling has brought Edison's boyhood into focus through careful attention to visual detail and a readable text. What emerges is a story of a determined, focused young man who, despite significant hearing loss and other setbacks, continued to experiment and create inventions that we still use today. ...somber oil on canvas illustrations use a dark palette and are extraordinarily beautiful. Each page exhibits an artistic mastery that perfectly draws out the subject and fills the space with objects that reflect the period. This inspiring book honors a brilliant inventor and belongs in every library." School Library Journal (Starred Review) "This book exceeded all of our expectations…it is literature of this quality that instills a love of history in a child…Exquisite!" Treetop Learning Chosen as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People 2006 by the Children's Book Council and National Council for the Social Studies. Chosen for Maryland State's Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book List Selected as a Children's Crown Award Nominee by National Christian School Association |
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THE GREAT HORSE-LESS CARRIAGE RACE by Michael Dooling (Holiday House)
"This exciting account of the race that gave birth to America's first automobile company is accompanied by vivid paintings gauranteed to transport readers to an unforgetttable day in our history." "Children will be captivated by this vivid, tongue-in-cheek glimpse of the
earliest automobiles and the doughty men who built and rode them to victory."
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LEWIS AND CLARK AND ME: A Dog's Tale by Laurie Myers (Henry Holt and Company)
"The dog's eye-view is well done and refreshing, excerpts from Lewis's actual journal enliven the text, and Dooling's beautiful oil paintings seem just right, as full of action, beauty, danger, and majesty as the land they portray."
Nominated for fifteen awards and received the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award 2004, Cochecho Readers Award 2004, IRA Teacher's Choice List 2003, and IRA Parent's Choice List 2003. |
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AMAZING LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN by James Cross Giblin (Scholastic)
This biography
is remarkable for its readable, interesting, and yet strictly reportorial
tone, which results nonetheless in bringing Franklin to vibrant life. Dooling’s
oil illustrations, as well as his sketches of the important figures who
surrounded Franklin, extend the book’s accessibility and compound its readability.”
Giblin's writing is lively…Dooling provides both expertly executed paintings and simple line drawings to bring
Franklin’s story close to today’s readers.”
Chosen as an Orbis Pictus Honor Book, a New York Public Library Best Book of Year, and Hornbook Best Book of Year. Received starred reviews from Booklist, HornBook, and School Library Journal. |
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THE MEMORY COAT by Elvira Woodruff (Scholastic)
The Memory Coat traces the courageous journey of a family of Russian Jews as they
uproot their lives, abandon their homeland, and make their way to New York
in search of religious and economic freedom. Woodruff’s carefully chosen
text and Michael Dooling’s rich, realistic illustrations put young readers
in the thick of it, by honestly depicting the sites, sounds, and smells
of the immigrant experience.
A Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children, 1999
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MARY ANNING AND THE SEA DRAGON by Jeannine Atkins (Farrar, Straus &
Giroux)
A beautifully
illustrated biography of Mary Anning, a child who started looking for seashells
and stone sea lilies and ended up discovering fossil remains. The illustrations
capture the misty seashore and the people of 18th century England. A good
choice for the younger biography section.
A NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade book, 2000 |
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON: A Picture Book Biography by James Cross Giblin (Scholastic)
The appealingly informal text is laced with engaging details. Dooling’s vivid, beautifully textured oil paintings add drama to this story.
—Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) A Notable Children’s Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
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| THOMAS JEFFERSON: A Picture Book Biography by James
Cross Giblin (Scholastic)
Historically accurate and visually handsome, this is the best Jefferson biography available
for young students.
—Booklist A Booklist Editor’s Choice
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| THE BOY WHO SAVED CLEVELAND by James Cross Giblin (Henry Holt & Company) Chapter Book
In 1798, Cleveland, Ohio was in danger of being wiped out by a malaria epidemic. Based on fact, this book tells the remarkable story of Seth Doan, a young boy whose heroic efforts kept his family and neighbors alive, and ultimately put the City of Cleveland on the map. "Giblin recounts the story of 10-year-old Seth Doan, who helped to save the early settlers of Cleveland, Ohio, during an outbreak of malaria in 1798….Dooling's realistic pencil illustrations, which focus on the characters and their feelings, will help younger readers to visualize the rustic setting…. A welcome addition to the historical fiction shelves."
Chosen for 2007 Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended List Chosen for 2007 CCBC Choices List Selected for the Best Book of Year List by Children's Book Committee at Bank Street |
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