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Books by Michelle Markel






Balderdash!(Illustrated)
John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books (Nonfiction Books for Kids, Early Elementary History Books)
by Michelle Markel, Nancy Carpenter
Hardcover, 44 Pages, Published 2017 by Chronicle Books
Picture Book
ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-7922-4, ISBN: 0-8118-7922-4

"This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books John Newbery himself. While most children's books in the 18th century contained lessons and rules, John Newbery imagined them overflowing with entertaining stories, science, and games. He believed that every book should be made for the reader's enjoyment. Newbery for whom the prestigious Newbery Medal is named became a cel ..."






The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau(12/23/12)
by Michelle Markel, Amanda Hall, Henri Rousseau, Wilhelm Uhde
Hardcover, 34 Pages, Published 2012 by Eerdmans Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-5364-6, ISBN: 0-8028-5364-1

"Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, a ..."






The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau(Reprint)
by Michelle Markel, Amanda Hall
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Eerdmans Books For Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-5523-7, ISBN: 0-8028-5523-7

"Henri Rousseau wanted to be an artist. But he had no formal training. Instead, he taught himself to paint. He painted until the jungles and animals and distant lands in his head came alive on the space of his canvases. Henri Rousseau endured the harsh critics of his day and created the brilliant paintings that now hang in museums around the world. Michelle Markel's vivid text, complemented by the vibrant illustrations of Amanda Hall, ar ..."






Hillary Rodham Clinton
Some Girls Are Born to Lead
by Michelle Markel, Leuyen Pham
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Balzer + Bray
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-238122-4, ISBN: 0-06-238122-9

"In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential nominee in United States history: a girl who fought to make a difference—and paved the way for women everywhere—from Michelle Markel and LeUyen Pham.In the 1950s, it was a man’s world. Girls weren’t supposed to act smart, tough, or ambitious. Even though, d ..."






Dreamer from the Village(1st Edition)
The Story of Marc Chagall
by Michelle Markel, Emily Lisker
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Henry Holt And Co. (Byr)
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-6373-8, ISBN: 0-8050-6373-0

"Marc knew he was different from other boys. He saw things they didn't see.A beautiful introduction to the life and work of Marc ChagallIn the imagination of Marc Chagall, all of life was an inspiration for the beautiful and strange pictures he created. He painted people, farm animals, religious symbols, visions, and feelings in a way no other artist had attempted. With vivid prose and exuberant illustrations this book chronicles the lif ..."






Terrible Times Tables(Illustrated)
by Michelle Markel, Merrilee Liddiard
Hardcover, 72 Pages, Published 2019 by Cameron
ISBN-13: 978-1-944903-75-6, ISBN: 1-944903-75-5

"A modern multiplication primer that tackles the terrors of a typical school year. Learning math has never been this much fun!   Inspired by a Victorian math primer, Terrible Times Tables is a modern take on learning one’s multiplication tables, from numbers 2 to 10, featuring elementary school themes of homeroom, field trips, cafeteria food, holidays, and recitals. Featuring a reluctant narrator and a few unwitting critters, learning m ..."






Out of This World
The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington
by Michelle Markel, Amanda Hall
Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2019 by Balzer + Bray
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-244109-6, ISBN: 0-06-244109-4

"A gorgeously illustrated picture book biography about the fascinating life of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, from Michelle Markel and Amanda Hall, the acclaimed team behind The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau.Ever since she was a little girl, Leonora Carrington loved to draw on walls, in books, on paper--and she loved the fantastic tales her grandmother told that took her to worlds that shimmered beyond this one, where legend ..."






Hanukkah Hamster
by Michelle Markel, André Ceolin
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-399-5, ISBN: 1-58536-399-5

"The holiday season is a busy time, with people bustling about. And it's a busy time for Edgar, a cabdriver who conveys passengers around the city. All day long Edgar drives his cab; many people going to many different places. At the end of one busy day, Edgar is so tired he climbs into the backseat of his cab to take a nap. But he discovers he is not alone. A little hamster has somehow been left behind from one of the many fares Edgar h ..."






Tyrannosaurus Math
by Michelle Markel, Doug Cushman
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Scholastic
ISBN-13: 978-0-545-30233-3, ISBN: 0-545-30233-1

"From the moment Tyrannosaurus Math (T-Math for short) is hatched, he views the world in mathematical terms. He begins with simple addition (how many siblings have also hatched) and proceeds through such skills as grouping (counting a herd of triceratops, though he's not yet old enough to consume them), ordering and comparing (who ate the most dragonflies), and geometric shapes (is that meteor a sphere or a cube?). In all, 15 concepts ar ..."






Dream Town
by Michelle Markel, Rick Reese
Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 2006 by Heyday Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-59714-022-5, ISBN: 1-59714-022-8

"Far off in the bottom-left corner of America, there is a magnificent city full of wonder, with soaring castles and space stations and giant donuts. It is a place where it never snows, where the temperature is always mild, and where there are stars everywhere you look. Welcome to Dream Town. As a young boy puts on his boots and mittens to go play outside, his grandma tells him about the city she grew up in. Though there was no snow, li ..."






Unshakable Eleanor
How Our 32nd First Lady Used Her Voice to Fight for Human Rights
by Michelle Markel
Published 2024 by Balzer & Bray
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-239847-5, ISBN: 0-06-239847-4

"From the acclaimed author of Brave Girl comes an inspiring story of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's journey to use her voice through helping others find their own."






Brave Girl(1st Edition)
Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909
by Michelle Markel, Melissa Sweet
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2013 by Balzer + Bray
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-180442-7, ISBN: 0-06-180442-8

"The true story of the young immigrant who led the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history.This picture book biography about Ukrainian immigrant Clara Lemlich tackles topics like activism and the U.S. garment industry. The art, by Caldecott Honor winner Melissa Sweet, beautifully incorporates stitching and fabric. A bibliography and an author's note on the garment industry are included.When Clara arrived in America, she couldn't ..."






The Shark That Taught Me English/ El tiburon que me enseno ingles
(Spanish and English Edition)
by Michelle Markel, Bo Young Kim
Hardcover, 28 Pages, Published 2008 by Lectura Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-60448-002-3, ISBN: 1-60448-002-5

"SofÂia, an immigrant from Mexico who knows no English, finds herself unable to keep up in class until her teacher uses a poster of a shark to help her learn English during a class unit on marine life."






When You Grow Up to Vote
How Our Government Works for You
by Eleanor Roosevelt, Michelle Markel
96 Pages, Published 2018 by Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-250-22481-1, ISBN: 1-250-22481-0

"Beginning with government workers like firefighters and garbage collectors, and moving up through local government to the national stage, this book explains that the people in government work the voter."






Hanukkah Hamster
by Michelle Markel
32 Pages, Published 2018 by Sleeping Bear Press
ISBN-13: 978-1-5341-2642-8, ISBN: 1-5341-2642-2

"The holiday season is a busy time, with people bustling about."






Balderdash!
John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children's Books
by Michelle Markel
44 Pages, Published 2017 by Chronicle Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-4521-6449-6, ISBN: 1-4521-6449-5

"This book about his life and legacy is as full of energy and delight as any young reader could wish."






Hillary Rodham Clinton
Some Girls Are Born to Lead
by Michelle Markel
40 Pages, Published 2016 by Harpercollins
ISBN-13: 978-0-06-245947-3, ISBN: 0-06-245947-3

"In the spirit of Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope and Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride comes an inspiring portrait of Hillary Rodham Clinton, the first female presidential nominee in United States history: a girl who fought to ..."






Hillary Rodham Clinton
Some Girls Are Born to Lead
by Michelle Markel, Leuyen Pham, Lesa Lockford
Dvd, Published 2016 by Dreamscape Media
Ntsc
ISBN-13: 978-1-5200-0366-5, ISBN: 1-5200-0366-8

"In the 1950s, it was a man's world. Girls weren't supposed to act smart, tough, or ambitious. Even though, deep inside, they may have felt that way. And then along came Hillary. Brave, brilliant, and unstoppable, she was out to change the world. They said a woman couldn't be a mother and a lawyer. Hillary was both. They said a woman shouldn't be too strong or too smart. Hillary was fearlessly. It didn't matter what people said, she was ..."






The Shark That Taught Me English/El Tiburon Que Me Enseno Ingles
by Michelle Markel
28 Pages, Published 2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-60448-003-0, ISBN: 1-60448-003-3






Gracias, Rosa
by Michelle Markel, Diane Paterson, Abby Levine
Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1995 by Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN-13: 978-0-8075-3024-5, ISBN: 0-8075-3024-7

"At first, a young girl does not like her new babysitter, Rosa, but after getting to know her and learning some Spanish language and customs, she is sad when Rosa returns to her family in Guatemala."



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