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Cubs in the Tub
The True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
by Candace Fleming, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2020 by Neal Porter Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-4318-5, ISBN: 0-8234-4318-3

"Fred and Helen Martini longed for a baby, and they ended up with dozens of lion and tiger cubs! Snuggle up to this purr-fect read aloud about the Bronx Zoo's first female zoo-keeper.When Bronx Zoo-keeper Fred brought home a lion cub, Helen Martini instantly embraced it. The cub's mother lost the instinct to care for him. "Just do for him what you would do with a human baby," Fred suggested...and she did. Helen named him MacArthur, and f ..."






The Firekeeper's Son(1st Edition)
by Linda Sue Park, Julie Downing
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2009 by Hmh Books For Young Readers
Bargain Price
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-23769-5, ISBN: 0-547-23769-3

"In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army. Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his place. S ..."






A First Book of Fairy Tales(Reprint)
by Mary Hoffman, Julie Downing, Anne Millard, Ary Hoffman
Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2006 by Dk Children
ISBN-13: 978-0-7566-2107-0, ISBN: 0-7566-2107-0

"In this beautifully illustrated book, 14 classic fairy tales are retold for young children. Old favorites, such as "Cinderella" and "Jack and the Beanstalk," are presented alongside some lesser known stories, such as "The Fisherman and his Wife" and "Diamonds and Toads." Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple, lyrical language ideal for reading aloud, while Julie Downing's illustrations bring the characters to life. The stories i ..."






Don't Turn the Page!
by Rachelle Burk, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Creston Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-939547-06-4, ISBN: 1-939547-06-7

"Like most children, Sami puts off going to bed for as long as possible. But reading a story about Little Bear's bedtime ritual inspires Sami, just as the young reader will be inspired by this soothing story and clever book-within-a-book conceit. A bedtime book that both parent and child will relish reading one more time, "Don't Turn the Page!" features a surprise ending that reinforces the sense that it's bedtime for everyone."






Scholastic Reader Level 2
Spooky Friends
by Jane Feder, Julie Downing
Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2013 by Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-47816-8, ISBN: 0-545-47816-2

"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate!"






No Hugs Till Saturday(1st Edition)
by Julie Downing, Clarion Books
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-91078-6, ISBN: 0-618-91078-6

"When Felix gets in trouble for playing ball in the house, his mother takes the ball away for the rest of the day. So Felix decides to take something away from his mother—hugs. “No hugs till Saturday!” he declares. But then Felix finds out Saturday is a whole week away, and both he and Mama soon realize that just one day without a hug can be a very long time.This is a terrific way to introduce young children to the names and order of the ..."






Night in the City
(Hardback)
by Julie Downing
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2023 by Neal Porter Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-5206-4, ISBN: 0-8234-5206-9

"In Night in the City, author and illustrator Julie Downing cleverly uses multiple panels to follow eight people throughout the course of their busy evening, from waking up just as most people are contemplating bedtime, through the following ..."






Spooky Friends - Library Edition
(Scholastic Reader: Level 2)
by Jane Feder, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2013 by Scholastic Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-47815-1, ISBN: 0-545-47815-4

"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate! "






A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories(1st Edition)
by Julie Downing, Mary Hoffman, Dorling Kindersley
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2002 by Dk Children
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-8504-5, ISBN: 0-7894-8504-4

"An entertaining and educational introduction to Jewish Bible stories. In this beautifully illustrated picture book, seven stories from the bible are retold for the very young. Children can follow the stories in pictures while an adult reads aloud, and each page provides opportunities for shared discussion. A First Book of Jewish Bible Stories is an entertaining and delightful introduction to the teachings of the Bible."






Come Aboard Noah's Ark(1st Edition)
by Deborah Chancellor, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 10 Pages, Published 1999 by Loyola Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-8294-1379-3, ISBN: 0-8294-1379-0

"The story of Noah's ark is beautifully illustrated by Julie Downing in Come Aboard Noah's Ark. This book is the perfect teaching tool for young children, and small hands will love turning the sturdy pages of this familiar and ever-popular story of Noah's ark. Thoughtful suggestions for discussing the main points of the story are included at the end of the book. Ages 0 to 5."






First Mothers
by Beverly Gherman, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2012 by Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-547-22301-8, ISBN: 0-547-22301-3

"Did you know that Thomas Jefferson's mother ran a plantation by herself, or that Abraham Lincoln's mother was a wrestler? James Madison's mom called him "Jemmy" and made his shirts while he went to college, and Woodrow Wilson created Mother's Day to celebrate all mothers--especially his. Join Beverly Gherman and Julie Downing in this celebration of the women behind the White House.  Gherman delightfully dishes fun facts about each mothe ..."






All the Ways I Love You
by Julie Downing, Imperato Teresa, Dorothea Deprisco Wang
Hardcover, 10 Pages, Published 2006 by Piggy Toes Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-58117-190-7, ISBN: 1-58117-190-0

"Do you know all the ways to say "I love you?" Pop-up animal parents and babies on every page of this touching book say "I love you" in so many ways. This book is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any time of year! Beautiful watercolor paintings show animal babies and their parents in stunning 3-dimensional pop-up detail. Simple, rhyming text is lyrical and sweet--perfect for bedtime reading or anytime you w ..."






How Do You Know(1st Edition)
by Deborah W. Trotter, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-46343-5, ISBN: 0-618-46343-7

"When Polly wakes up one morning, she finds her world covered in fog. She can't see the apple tree or the duck pond or the horse barn. Mama says they're all still there, but how does she know? Together, Polly and Mama set off to find the familiar landmarks of the farm, and along the way Polly discovers there are some things she just knows, too.Soft, evocative watercolor paintings bring to life this gentle story about a day of simple disc ..."






A First Book of Fairy Tales
by Hoffman-Mary, Julie Downing, Mary Hoffman, Hoffman/Downing
Hardcover, 80 Pages, Published 2006 by Dorling Kindersley
ISBN-13: 978-1-4053-1553-1, ISBN: 1-4053-1553-9

"Synopsis Once upon a time there were some wonderful fairy tales waiting to be read. Fourteen classic stories are retold with beautiful illustrations and a sprinkle of story magic, bedtime will never be the same again. Enchant your child with favourite tales like Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, or tell them some wonderful new stories; The Fisherman and his Wife or Diamonds and Toads. Mary Hoffman's charming retellings use simple ..."






The Firekeeper's Son(1st Edition)
by Linda Sue Park, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2004 by Clarion Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-13337-6, ISBN: 0-618-13337-2

"In Korea in the early 1800s, news from the countryside reached the king by means of signal fires. On one mountaintop after another, a fire was lit when all was well. If the king did not see a fire, that meant trouble, and he would send out his army. Linda Sue Park's first picture book for Clarion is about Sang-hee, son of the village firekeeper. When his father is unable to light the fire one night, young Sang-hee must take his plac ..."






First Bible Story Book
by Mary Hoffman, Julie Downing
Hardcover, 80 Pages, Published 1998 by Dk Children
ISBN-13: 978-0-7894-1555-4, ISBN: 0-7894-1555-0

"The brief "Introduction to the Bible" as well as "Who's Who" at the back of the book offer some helpful orientation to these 13 Old and New Testament classics--from Genesis and Noah to the Three Wise Men and the Last Supper. Each story is amply illustrated with watercolors by Julie Downing, and the artwork breaks up the text in unpredictable ways--in other words, you'll find the usual DK Publishing eye for good design. Mary Hof ..."






A Ride on the Red Mare's Back(1st Edition)
by Julie Downing, Ursula Le Guin
Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 1992 by Orchard Books (Ny)
ISBN-13: 978-0-531-05991-3, ISBN: 0-531-05991-X

"Upon hearing that trolls took her brother, a little girl grabs a red wooden horse and sets out to rescue him. After outwitting a number of trolls along the way with the help of the red horse, she finally finds her brother--only to learn that he doesn't want to be rescued. Full-color illustrations, like jewels in snow, show dark-haired northerners and a troll kingdom magnificently ill-mannered and monstrous."






Hello, Moon
by Julie Downing
32 Pages, Published 2021 by Holiday House
ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-5058-9, ISBN: 0-8234-5058-9

"A gentle rhyming text that will appeal to the youngest child is illustrated with soft and dreamy artwork in this perfect bedtime book in the tradition of Goodnight Moon. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection"






A Treasury of Fairy Tales and Myths, m. Buch, m. Buch, 2 Teile
by Julie Downing, Mary Dk /. Hoffman
160 Pages, Published 2018 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. Mrz 2018
ISBN-13: 978-0-241-31049-6, ISBN: 0-241-31049-0

"Perfect for children aged 5-7, these charmingly illustrated books bring together the best-loved characters and stories from across time, ideal for enjoying together at bedtime or reading aloud to little ones."






Spooky Friends
by Jane Feder, Julie Downing
图书馆装订, 40 Pages, Published 2013 by Turtleback Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-606-31970-6, ISBN: 0-606-31970-0

"Can a vampire and a mummy learn to share? Scarlet is a feisty little Vampire, and her best friend, Igor, is a roly-poly little Mummy. Together, they star in three humorous, heartwarming stories about two friends who never agree on anything. That is -- until they discover different ideas can become even better ideas when they cooperate!"



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