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Books by Tony Johnston
  | | Any Small Goodness(Reprint) A Novel of the Barrio by Tony Johnston, Raul Colon, Rolon Colon Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 2003 by Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-439-23384-2, ISBN: 0-439-23384-4 "Award-winning picture-book author Tony Johnston presents the poignant story of a loving Mexican-American family in East L.A. in her first novel for young readers. Los Angeles is a place of movie stars and fast cars and people who are too rich and people who are too poor. An area of freeway chases and drive-bys and death. But there's another L.A., one where warmth and humor and humanity pervade. Where a tacqueria sign declares: "One caus ..." |
 | | The Harmonica(1st Edition) by Tony Johnston, Ron Mazellan, Stewart Lees, Stuart Lees Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 978-1-57091-489-8, ISBN: 1-57091-489-3 "This powerful story, inspired by the life of a Holocaust survivor, is a testament to the human spirit and the transcendent power of music. When the Nazis invaded Poland, a family is split apart. The parents are sent to one concentration camp, their son to another. Only his father's gift, a harmonica, keeps the boy's hopes alive and, miraculously, ensures his survival. When an officer discovers his talent, he makes the boy play each nigh ..." |
 | | Day of the Dead(1st Edition) by Tony Johnston, Jeanette Winter, F. Gonzalez-Crussi Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2000 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-15-202446-8, ISBN: 0-15-202446-8 "Above a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold, and one family begins preparations for an annual celebration, El dia de los muertos, the Day of the Dead. Soon they will go out into the night, join their neighbors, and walk to the graveyard to welcome the spirits of their loved ones home again. Framed by decorative borders and peppered with Spanish words, Day of the Dead is a glorious introduction to a fascinating cel ..." |
 | | Ten Fat Turkeys Ten Fat Turkeys by Deas Tony Johnston, Richard F. Deas Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2004 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-439-45948-8, ISBN: 0-439-45948-6 "This silly rhyming story about ten turkeys teaches children how to count backwards. "Looky!" says a silly turkey swinging from a vine.Gobble gobble wibble wobble.Whoops! Now there are nine. Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious story about ten goofy turkeys and their silly antics: swinging from a vine, strutting on a boar, doing a noodle dance, and more. Veteran author Tony Johnston has written a joyful text, which first-time ill ..." |
 | | 10 Fat Turkeys 10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston, Rich Deas, Susan T. Johnston, Roger D. Johnston, Richard F. Deas Board Book, 28 Pages, Published 2009 by Cartwheel Books ISBN-13: 978-0-545-16469-6, ISBN: 0-545-16469-9 "Gobble gobble up this board book for a Thanksgiving treat! "Looky!" says a silly turkey swinging from a vine.Gobble gobble wibble wobble.Whoops! Now there are nine." Girls and boys will gobble up this hilarious counting story about ten goofy turkeys roller-skating on a fence, doing a noodle dance, and more! Give thanks! This Thanksgiving favorite is now available as a board book with foil cover." |
 | | Amber on the Mountain(Reprint) (Picture Puffin Books) by Tony Johnston, Robert A. Duncan Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1998 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-056408-2, ISBN: 0-14-056408-X "Amber?s mountain is beautiful, but it is a lonely place?until the day Anna arrives, bringing both her friendship and the will to teach Amber how to read. Suddenly, Amber?s world is filled with a new magic?and new challenges. But when Anna returns to the city, will Amber be able to keep reading on her own? ?Heartwarming.? -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Tony Johnston?s previous books include Grandpa?s Song and Yonder (both Dial an ..." |
 | | The Quilt Story(Reprint) by Tony Johnston, Tomie Depaola Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-698-11368-8, ISBN: 0-698-11368-3 "FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A pioneer mother lovingly stitches a beautiful quilt which warms and comforts her daughter Abigail; many years later another mother mends and patches it for her little girl.Book Details:Format: HardcoverPublication Date: 7/1/1996Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 5 and Up" |
 | | Winter Is Coming(Illustrated) by Tony Johnston, Jim Lamarche Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2014 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4424-7251-8, ISBN: 1-4424-7251-0 "“A quiet, beautiful picture book to share.” —Booklist (starred review) “This gentle, lyrical celebration of the natural world will reward similarly observant readers.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A touching reminder about the beauty of the natural world.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “With meditative language, Johnston offers a vivid sense of the changing seasons and of stillness. LaMarche quietly and sensitively portr ..." |
 | | My Abuelita(1st Edition) by Tony Johnston, Yuyi Morales, Tim O'meara Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-15-216330-3, ISBN: 0-15-216330-1 "Winner of a 2010 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor! Abuelita s hair is the color of salt. Her face is as crinkled as a dried chile. She booms out words as wild as blossoms blooming. She stuffs her "carcacha" her jalopy with all the things she needs: a plumed snake, a castle, a skeleton, and more. Her grandson knows he has the most amazing grandmother ever with a very important job. What does Abuelita do? With her booming voice and wonderful ..." |
 | | The Barn Owls(Illustrated) by Tony Johnston, Deborah Kogan Ray Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2001 by Charlesbridge Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-88106-982-2, ISBN: 0-88106-982-5 "Tony Johnston's THE BARN OWLS recalls in quiet tones the memory of a barn that has stood alone in a wheat field for one hundred years at least. The owls have nested there and have hunted in the fields and circled in the night skies as time slowly slipped by. Every night, as the moon rises, a barn owl awakens and flies out to hunt. Feathered against the endless starry night, he swoops and sails to the darkened wheat field below and catch ..." |
 | | The Magic of Letters by Tony Johnston, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2019 by Neal Porter Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-4159-4, ISBN: 0-8234-4159-8 "Letters are MAGIC. When you know their secrets, like a bright bird, you take flight. Hop along with a playful rabbit emcee and see for yourself!Letters are everywhere in this delightful book that embraces the power of words and what they can do, how they can make you feel, and what they can help you say. Each letter has a name, and letters have power . . . power to make words. Words can make you hungry, make you laugh, or enchant you. A ..." |
 | | Sticky People(1st Edition) by Tony Johnston, Cyd Moore Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Harpercollins ISBN-13: 978-0-06-028759-7, ISBN: 0-06-028759-4 "Do you . . . eat with sticky fingers and slurp tea-party tea? Can you . . . make a goopy mud cake and sticky cards with glue? Then this book is for you! " |
 | | Any Small Goodness A Novel of the Barrio by Michael W. Smith, Tony Johnston, David W. Moore, Deborah J. Short, Alfred W. Tatum, Raul Colon, National Geographic Paperback, 126 Pages, Published 2001 by Hampton Brown ISBN-13: 978-0-7362-2797-1, ISBN: 0-7362-2797-0 "Filled with hope, love, and warmth, this novel describes a Los Angeles far different from the place of movie stars and very poor people--a place where random acts of generosity improve the lives of the community." |
 | | Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella(Illustrated) (Picture Puffins) by Tony Johnston, James Warhola Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-698-11871-3, ISBN: 0-698-11871-5 "Language:Chinese.Paperback. Pub Date: 2000 Pages: 32 Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated In the old-growth forest there lives a dashing Bigfoot prince in search of a Bigfoot Princess of He hopes that she'll be just like him -a big. hairy. odiferous nature lover. Rrrrrella. who also lives in the forest. would be a perfect match. But can she get past her not-so-ugly stepsisters in time to win the prince's heart Find out in this ir ..." |
 | | The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe(1st Edition) by Tony Johnston Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1996 by Dial Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8037-1648-3, ISBN: 0-8037-1648-6 "When a little dog unwittingly unearths a bone belonging to the deceased farmer Nicholas Greebe, a quiet New England farmhouse is suddenly transformed into a place of outrageous happenings. Set in colonial America, The Ghost of Nicholas Greebe is spooky and fun. Full color." |
 | | Spencer and Vincent, the Jellyfish Brothers by Tony Johnston, Emily Dove Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2019 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-1208-8, ISBN: 1-5344-1208-5 "“Easily shareable with sibs of different ages, and they’ll be delighted to join in on the goofy brotherly song.” —Bulletin Center Children’s Books (starred review) “Poetic, unusual vocabulary…make the text fun to read aloud.” —Booklist “Johnston writes in a quirky, sweet voice that keeps the narrative moving along…watercolors by Dove have a cheery vintage feel.” —Publishers Weekly When two jellyfish brothers are separated at sea it tak ..." |
 | | Puma Dreams by Tony Johnston, Jim Lamarche Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2019 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-5344-2979-6, ISBN: 1-5344-2979-4 "“A lovely, beautifully illustrated story of a child's dream fulfilled.” —Kirkus Reviews “Beautifully illustrated with a strong conservation message.” —School Library Journal “A lyrical panoramic beauty of a book.” —BookPage From award-winning duo Tony Johnston and Jim LaMarche comes a stunning, lyrical picture book about a girl’s desire to see an elusive California puma in the wild that includes interesting facts about this beautiful an ..." |
 | | P is for Pinata(1st Edition) A Mexico Alphabet (Discover the World) by Tony Johnston, John Parra Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Sleeping Bear Press ISBN-13: 978-1-58536-144-1, ISBN: 1-58536-144-5 "The country of Mexico has long been a popular travel destination. But there's much more to enjoy and appreciate than just sunshine and warm temperatures when exploring this region with its ancient history and proud traditions. Enjoy an A-Z tour of our neighbor to the south in P is for Piñata: A Mexico Alphabet. Young readers can visit the tomb of a Mayan king, experience the life of the vaquero (Mexican cowboy), attend the world-famous ..." |
 | | Cat, What Is That?(Illustrated) by Tony Johnston, Wendell Minor Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by David R Godine ISBN-13: 978-1-56792-351-3, ISBN: 1-56792-351-8 "In clever, teasing verse and minutely observed paintings, Johnston and Minor offer a loving and lovely tribute to our feline friends. These playful meditations invite us to explore the many moods and passions of tabbies and calicos, animals whose familiarity belies their everlasting mystery. From a tiny gray kitten eyeing a goldfish to a fat marmalade lolling on the sofa, here is a panorama of pleasures for any cat lover." |
 | | Laugh-Out-Loud Baby(1st Edition) (Paula Wiseman Books) by Tony Johnston, Stephen Gammell Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2012 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4424-1380-1, ISBN: 1-4424-1380-8 "From Caldecott Medalist Stephen Gammell and beloved writer Tony Johnston, this joyous picture book with audio celebrates the sound of a baby’s laughter.The family gathers round to hear the sweet sound of the new baby’s sweet laugh! But just because everyone has gathered doesn’t mean the baby’s ready. When the moment finally comes, the sound makes everyone else laugh too—aunts, uncles, cousins, and even great-grandma. It seems no one can ..." |
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