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Books by Eloise Greenfield






Thinker
My Puppy Poet and Me
by Eloise Greenfield, Ehsan Abdollahi
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
ISBN-13: 978-1-4926-7724-6, ISBN: 1-4926-7724-8

"A new collection of poetry for kids from Coretta Scott King Book Award winner Eloise Greenfield! Thinker isn't just an average puppy―he's a poet. So is his owner, Jace. Together, they turn the world around them into verse.There's just one problem: Thinker has to keep quiet in public, and he can't go to school with Jace. That is, until Pets' Day. But when Thinker is allowed into the classroom at last, he finds it hard to keep his true id ..."






Honey, I Love(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2016 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-009125-5, ISBN: 0-06-009125-8

"To one young narrator, it's the simple things that mean the most, like sharing laughter with a friend, taking family rides in the country, and kissing her mama's arm.When this poem was first published in 1978 in Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems, Eloise Greenfield reminded us that love can be found just about anywhere. Now, twenty-five years later, she and celebrated children's book artist Jan Spivey Gilchrist present a stunning, newly ..."






The Women Who Caught The Babies
A Story of African American Midwives
by Eloise Greenfield, Daniel Minter
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Alazar Press
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-9977720-7-4, ISBN: 0-9977720-7-7

"The Women Who Caught the Babies highlights important aspects of the training and work of African-American midwives and the ways in which they have helped, and continue to help, so many families by “catching” their babies at birth. The blend of Eloise Greenfield's poetry and Daniel Minter's art evokes heartfelt appreciation of the abilities of African-American midwifes over the course of time. The poem “Africa to America" begins the poet ..."






In the Land of Words(Reprint)
New and Selected Poems
by Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2016 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-443692-2, ISBN: 0-06-443692-6

"This treasured poetry collection by Coretta Scott King Award-winning collaborators Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist journeys to a place where words, creativity, and imagination abound.Featuring twenty-one poems illustrated with sewn fabric collages, this tribute to the written word invites readers to look within themselves to discover what inspires them.Eloise Greenfield, winner of the National Council of Teachers of English E ..."






She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, John Steptoe
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1993 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-443296-2, ISBN: 0-06-443296-3

"A young boy resolves his disappointment with his new baby sister by becoming an older brother. ‘How he changed his opinion about his sister is developed in a . . . visual and verbal paean to familial love.’ —H. ‘[The] pictures are superb.’ —Washington Post. Notable Children's Books of 1971–1975 (ALA)1974 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor BookChildren's Choices for 1975 (IRA/CBC)1975 Irma Simonton Black Award (Bank St. College of Ed ..."






Childtimes(Reprint)
A Three-Generation Memoir
by Eloise Greenfield, Lessie Jones Little, Jerry Pinkney, Jerry Jones Pinkney
Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 1993 by Collins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-446134-4, ISBN: 0-06-446134-3

"Pub Date: 1993-01-30 Pages: 192 Language: English Publisher:. HarperCollins US Eloise GreenfieldThree African-American] women - grandmother. mother. daughter - recall significant aspects of their respective childhoods from the 1800s through the 1950s] The effect is poignant and moving as familiar patterns develop]: household chores. school life and socials. encounters with prejudice. love of family. pride of heritage --H Notable 1979 Ch ..."






The Great Migration
Journey to the North (Paperback)
by Eloise Greenfield
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2020 by Harpercollins Publishers Inc, United States
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-125923-4, ISBN: 0-06-125923-3

"In this collection of poems and collage artwork, award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist gracefully depict the experiences of families like their own, who found the courage to leave their homes behind and make new lives for ..."






Grandpa's Face(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, Floyd Cooper
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-698-11381-7, ISBN: 0-698-11381-0

"A heartwarming story of a granddaughter's love for her grandfather—a perfect gift for both Father's and Grandparents Day!Tamika loves everything about her grandpa, especially his expressive face. But one day, when Tamika watches Grandpa rehearsing for a play, she sees a different face, one she has never seen before. “Muted realistic paintings complement this story of Tamika, a young girl who grows emotionally through love . . . The car ..."






PAR-TAY!
Dance of the Veggies (And Their Friends)
by Eloise Greenfield, Don Tate
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Alazar Press
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-9977720-2-9, ISBN: 0-9977720-2-6

"What happens when the family closes the front door and leaves the house for an outing? “The head of cabbage, sitting in the fridge, hears the front door close, hears the click of the key … He looks out … sees his people leave … He stands in the middle of the floor … throws his head back and yells, “PAR-TAY!” Children and adults will experience this house party through the buoyant, rhythmic words of Eloise Greenfield and the playful, exu ..."






Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems(1st Edition)
by Eloise Greenfield, Diane Dillon
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2003 by Harpercoll
ISBN-13: 978-0-690-01334-4, ISBN: 0-690-01334-5

"An ALA Notable Children's Book, Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems includes sixteen poems that tell of love and the simple joys of everyday life, seen through the eyes of a child: playing with a friend, skipping rope, riding on a train—or keeping Mama company till Daddy gets back.Each of these sixteen "love poems" is spoken straight from the perspective of a child. Riding on a train, listening to music, playing with a friend...each poem ..."






Night on Neighborhood Street(Reprint)
(Puffin Pied Piper)
by Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Puffin Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-14-055683-4, ISBN: 0-14-055683-4

"A Coretta Scott King Honor BookA wonderful collection of poems, this book gives a beautiful snapshot of life on Neighborhood Street.“The magical andeveryday reside comfortably together on Neighborhood Street and make it well worth the visit.”—Booklist "A warm, triumphant book."—School Library Journal"






Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield
Paperback, 124 Pages, Published 1995 by Apple
ISBN-13: 978-0-590-43299-3, ISBN: 0-590-43299-0

"Koya Delaney hides behind her smile and cannot express her feelings--until she is caught in the middle when a fight erupts between her sister and her best friend just before her pop star cousin comes to town to do a concert. Reprint. PW. K. AB. SLJ. "






First Pink Light(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1993 by Writers & Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-86316-212-1, ISBN: 0-86316-212-6

"Poignant text and sensitive illustrations celebrate the riches of family life and one child's determination, as he struggles to stay awake to greet the return of his father at dawn's first light."






Africa Dream(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, Carole M. Byard, Ingrid Mennen, Margaret Musgrove, Verna Aardema, Muriel Feelings
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1991 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-443277-1, ISBN: 0-06-443277-7

"An African-American child dreams of long-ago Africa, where she sees animals, shops in a marketplace, reads strange words from an old book, and returns to the village where her long-ago granddaddy welcomes her. ‘Greenfield’s lyrical telling and Byard’s marvelous pictures make this book close to an ideal adventure for children, black or white.’ —Publishers Weekly. 1978 Coretta Scott King Award"






Grandpa's Face(1st Edition)
by Eloise Greenfield, Floyd Cooper
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1988 by Philomel
ISBN-13: 978-0-399-21525-4, ISBN: 0-399-21525-5

"Little Tamika is confused after watching her beloved grandfather rehearse an angry role for a play, but, with the help of her family, she learns, a valuable lesson about the special love among parents, children and grandparents"






Me and Neesie
by Eloise Greenfield
Paperback, 37 Pages, Published 1984 by Trophy Pr
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-443057-9, ISBN: 0-06-443057-X

"A little girl's mischievous imaginary friend Neesie is her constant companion until the first day of school arrives."






Mary McLeod Bethune(1st Edition)
(Crowell Biographies)
by Eloise Greenfield, Jerry Pinkney
Library, 32 Pages, Published 1977 by Ty Crowell Co
ISBN-13: 978-0-690-01129-6, ISBN: 0-690-01129-6

"Biography of Mary Jane McLeod Bethune who made numerous contributions to education for Afro-Americans."






Rosa Parks(Illustrated)
(Trophy Chapter Book)
by Eloise Greenfield, Gil Ashby
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1995 by Collins
Illustrated
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-442025-9, ISBN: 0-06-442025-6

"Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 1995 09 Pages: 64 Publisher: Harper Collins Moment of TruthWhen Rosa Parks was Growing up in Montgomery Alabama She Hated the unfair the rules that black people had to live by - like drinking out of special water Fountains and riding in the back of the bus. Years later. Rosa Parks changed the lives of African American in Montgomery - and all across America - with one courageous act. On a December ev ..."






Talk About a Family(Reprint)
by Eloise Greenfield, James Calvin
Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1993 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-440444-0, ISBN: 0-06-440444-7

"Genny's parents are fighting ...again.Her little sister is hiding in the bathroom. Still, Genny is hopeful. Tonight is the night her big brother Larry comes home from the army. Genny is confident that Larry will say exactly the right thing to make the family happy and loving again -- the way they used to be.But when Larry's return doesn't produce the miracle she had counted on, Genny is angry. It takes a sympathetic friend to help her u ..."






La Cara de Abuelito
by Eloise Greenfield
Hardcover, Published 1993 by Philomel
ISBN-13: 978-0-399-22511-6, ISBN: 0-399-22511-0



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