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Books by Richard Michelson
  | | The Language of Angels A Story About the Reinvention of Hebrew by Richard Michelson, Karla Gudeon Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 978-1-58089-636-8, ISBN: 1-58089-636-7 "2018 Sydney Taylor Book Award2017 National Jewish Book AwardIn 1885, few Jews in Israel used the holy language of their ancestors, and Hebrew was in danger of being lost—until Ben Zion and his father got involved. Through the help of his father and a community of children, Ben modernized the ancient language, creating a lexicon of new, modern words to bring Hebrew back into common usage. Historically influenced dialogue, engaging charac ..." |
 | | Busing Brewster(Reprint) by Richard Michelson, R. G. Roth Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by David R. Godine, Publisher ISBN-13: 978-1-56792-644-6, ISBN: 1-56792-644-4 "Brewster is excited about starting first grade . . . until Mama announces that he'll be attending Central, a school in the white part of town. Mama says they have art and music and a library bursting with books, but Brewster isn't so sure he'll fit in. Being black at a white school isn't easy, and Brewster winds up spending his first day in detention at the library. But there he meets a very special person: Miss O'Grady. The librarian ..." |
 | | S is for Sea Glass A Beach Alphabet by Richard Michelson, Doris Ettlinger Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2014 by Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-862-4, ISBN: 1-58536-862-8 "The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet uses a variety of poetry forms such as free verse, haiku, and ode in this celebration of the beach and seaside life. From a walk down the boardwalk to collecting sea glass to imagining the l ..." |
 | | A is for Abraham(1st Edition) A Jewish Family Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Alphabets: Cultures) by Richard Michelson, Ron Mazellan Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-322-3, ISBN: 1-58536-322-7 "From Abraham to Zaydee, and from ancient times to modern day, A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet encompasses the history of Jewish traditions and customs and how they are practiced today. Following the alphabet, a poem identifies the letter topic while sidebar text provides background information. C could be the challah that my bubbe used to braid, or C could be the chicken soup, when I was sick she made, or chocolate coins on C ..." |
 | | Tuttle's Red Barn by Richard Michelson, Mary Azarian Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2007 by Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0-399-24354-7, ISBN: 0-399-24354-2 "In 1632, John Tuttle set sail from England to Dover, New Hampshire. There he set up a farm on seven acres of land. From those humble beginnings the Tuttle family story became America’s story. As the Tuttles passed down the farm, along the way they witnessed the settlement and expansion of New England; they fought in the American Revolution; they helped runaway slaves along the Underground Railroad and sold maple syrup to Abraham Lincoln ..." |
 | | More Money than God(1st Edition) (Pitt Poetry Series) by Richard Michelson Paperback, 80 Pages, Published 2015 by University Of Pittsburgh Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8229-6333-2, ISBN: 0-8229-6333-7 "How do we come to terms with loss? How do we find love after tragedy? How can art and language help us to cope with life, and honor the dead? How does one act responsibly in a world that is both beautiful, full of suffering, and balanced precariously on the edge of despair and ruin? With humor, anger and great tenderness, Richard Michelson’s poems explore the boundaries between the personal and the political, and the connections betwee ..." |
 | | Twice as Good(1st Edition) The Story of William Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by an African American by Richard Michelson, Eric Velasquez Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-466-4, ISBN: 1-58536-466-5 "To nine-year-old Willie Powell, there was no prettier sight than the smooth green lawns of Edgewater Golf Course. He had been so eager to see them that he?d run seven miles to where the course was situated outside of town. But his elation didn?t last. When he asked two golfers if they?d teach him the game, one man responded by saying, "Son, didn?t anyone ever tell you that your kind is not welcome here?" In the 1920s there was no pla ..." |
 | | Fascinating(1st Edition) The Life of Leonard Nimoy by Richard Michelson, Edel Rodriguez Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-1-101-93330-5, ISBN: 1-101-93330-5 "A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams.-A wonderful new biography of Nimoy for children, and [...] one of the most unapologetically Jewish profiles for kids in ages. It made me cry.---Tablet Magazine Once there was a boy named Leonard who loved to sing and to act. His parents were immigrants who felt like alien ..." |
 | | Fascinating The Life of Leonard Nimoy by Richard Michelson, Edel Rodriguez Library, 40 Pages, Published 2016 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-1-101-93331-2, ISBN: 1-101-93331-3 "A moving biography of the late Leonard Nimoy, the iconic Spock from Star Trek, whose story exemplifies the American experience and the power of pursuing your dreams.“A wonderful new biography of Nimoy for children, and […] one of the most unapologetically Jewish profiles for kids in ages. It made me cry."—Tablet Magazine Once there was a boy named Leonard who loved to sing and to act. His parents were immigrants who felt like aliens i ..." |
 | | As Good as Anybody Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March toward Freedom by Richard Michelson, Raul Colon Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2013 by Dragonfly Books ISBN-13: 978-0-385-75387-6, ISBN: 0-385-75387-X "MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality.Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his daddy, and he preached and marched for his cause.Abraham grew up in a loving family many years earlier, in a Europe that did not welcome Jews. He fo ..." |
 | | As Good as Anybody(1st Edition) Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom by Richard Michelson, Raul Colon, Rolon Colon Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Knopf Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-375-83335-9, ISBN: 0-375-83335-8 "MARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality.Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a stop to it. He became a minister like his daddy, and he preached and marched for his cause.Abraham grew up in a loving family many years earlier, in a Europe that did not welcome Jews. He fo ..." |
 | | Across the Alley(1st Edition) by Richard Michelson, E. B. Lewis, Earl B. Lewis, Rich Michaelson Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-399-23970-0, ISBN: 0-399-23970-7 "Abe and Willie live across the alley from each other. Willie is black and Abe is Jewish, and during the day, they don't talk. But at night they open their windows and are best friends. Willie shows Abe how to throw a real big-league slider, and Abe gives Willie his violin to try out. Then one night, Abe's grandfather catches them will Abe and Willie have the courage to cross the alley and reveal their friendship during the day? Like the ..." |
 | | Oh No, Not Ghosts!(1st Edition) by Richard Michelson, Adam Mccauley Hardcover, 44 Pages, Published 2006 by Harcourt Children's Books ISBN-13: 978-0-15-205186-0, ISBN: 0-15-205186-4 "Shhhhh! Dad said not to make a peep, so that he could get some sleep. But what if something is wriggling, sniggling, and slithering in the shadows? And did that floorboard just creeeeeak? Each ghoulish possibility seems worse than the last, until--what was that? Oh no, not . . . !           Richard Michelson s zinging rhymes and Adam McCauley s moonlit illustrations will transport readers beyond the bedroom walls to a magical ..." |
 | | Across the Alley by Richard Michelson, E. B. Lewis Paperback, 24 Pages, Published 2006 by G. P. Putnam (The Pj Library) ISBN-13: 978-0-399-25402-4, ISBN: 0-399-25402-1 "Abe and Willie are next-door neighbors. During the day they don't play together, because Abe is Jewish and Willie is black. But at night, when nobody's watching, they're best friends. All summer long, Abe and Willie open their windows across the alley to play catch. Abe lends Willie his violin, while Willie shows Abe how to throw a real big-league slider. Then one night, Abe's grandfather catches them - will Abe and Willie have the cou ..." |
 | | Too Young for Yiddish by Richard Michelson, Neil Waldman Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 978-0-88106-118-5, ISBN: 0-88106-118-2 "Young Aaron wants to learn how to speak to the chickens like his Zayde (grandfather). Zayde's stories and his many books, with their mysterious worlds and their guarded secrets, fascinate Aaron. But always Aaron is too young to learn Yiddish. Zayde thinks that Aaron, and all the new generation of American Jews, should speak English and play baseball–just like all Americans do. When Zayde becomes very old and can no longer see well enoug ..." |
 | | Ten Times Better(1st Edition) by Richard Michelson, Dave Saunders, Leonard Baskin Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2000 by Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-5070-2, ISBN: 0-7614-5070-X ""Fiddlesticks! Six? The best? Poppycock!You want TEN TIMES BETTER? Dial a croc.I have SIXTY teeth. I'm a great masticator.(That means I chew first, and ask questions later.)" RICHARD MICHELSON and the late LEONARD BASKIN show that learning to count and to multiply by ten need never be boring! In a counting book like no other, a variety of animals duel for the honor of the number they represent. Backed up by interesting natural history ..." |
 | | A Book of Flies Real or Otherwise(1st Edition) by Richard Michelson, Leonard Baskin Hardcover, 56 Pages, Published 1999 by Marshall Cavendish Children's Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7614-5050-4, ISBN: 0-7614-5050-5 "If an insect can fly, we might think it's a fly and call it a fly, but can it join the club Diptera? That club (scientists call it an "order") is reserved for real flies only-to join, an insect must have six legs and two wings. There are close to 90,000 species of flies. In the witty poems and paragraphs of this enlightening book, you'll discover fantastic flies that exist only in the imagination and fascinating facts about nine real ..." |
 | | Did You Say Ghosts? by Richard Michelson, Leonard Baskin Library, 24 Pages, Published 1993 by Simon & Schuster ISBN-13: 978-0-02-766915-2, ISBN: 0-02-766915-7 "A spine-tingling but humorous cumulative tale in rhyme--populated by a ghoulish gallery of spooky creatures--follows the bedtime adventures of a small child who worries about all the things that go bump in the night." |
 | | Busing Brewster (Hardback or Cased Book) by Richard Michelson Hardcover, Published 2019 by David R. Godine Publisher 5/30/2019 ISBN-13: 978-1-56792-649-1, ISBN: 1-56792-649-5 |
 | | Lipman Pike America's First Home Run King by Richard Michelson, Zachary Pullen Paperback, Published 2011 by Sleeping Bear Press / Pj Library ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-864-8, ISBN: 1-58536-864-4 |
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