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Books by Wendell Minor
  | | My Farm Friends by Wendell Minor Board Book, 26 Pages, Published 2013 by Nancy Paulsen Books Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-399-25799-5, ISBN: 0-399-25799-3 "Is there anything cuter than a little lamb or playful piglet? Farm animals are fascinating, and they are full of surprises, too. Naturally, cows make milk- but did you know they need to drink a bathtub-full of water every day? And of course turkeys gobble- but sometimes they purr like cats. Wendell Minor's bright, bold artwork and jaunty verse celebrate the wonders of our farm friends, and a list of fun facts gives curious animal-lovers ..." |
 | | Christmas Tree!(1st Edition) by Wendell Minor, Florence Minorwendell Minor, Florence Friedmann Minor Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2005 by Katherine Tegen Books ISBN-13: 978-0-06-056034-8, ISBN: 0-06-056034-7 "If you werea Christmas tree, what kind of tree would you be?A mighty tree or a tiny tree?A city tree or a country tree?A tree with curious features or a tree made just for creatures?Voyaging from cities to plains and in renderings of things miniature to grand, Wendell and Florence Minor lead young readers on an imaginative journey across America in tribute to one of our most beloved symbols -- the Christmas tree." |
 | | Yankee Doodle America(1st Edition) The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z by Wendell Minor Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2006 by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-399-24003-4, ISBN: 0-399-24003-9 "If you traveled the roads of colonial America, colorful hand-painted signs would greet you when you came across an inn or tavern, and inside, folks would be gathered to eagerly share the news of the day.Wendell Minor invites us on just such a journey through America in the days of its struggle for independence. Each striking illustration, painted on hand-carved replicas of these signs, introduces readers to the people, places and events ..." |
 | | The Seashore Book by Charlotte Zolotow, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2017 by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 978-1-58089-787-7, ISBN: 1-58089-787-8 "A summer classic by two masters, reissued and redesigned for contemporary audiences.Wendell Minor’s elegant artwork and Charlotte Zolotow’s simple, evocative prose brings a day at the beach vividly to life as a boy and his mother imagine what it would be like to spend a day at the seashore. Hunting for seashells and building sandcastles, this tribute to the power of imagination and the tenderness of a mother-child connection is also a s ..." |
 | | Library Book(1st Edition) Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor, National Geographic Learning Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2011 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6733-0, ISBN: 1-4169-6733-8 "“Hearts will be racing.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A work to inspire further learning.” —Booklist (starred review) “Vivid.” —The Horn Book A picture book biography of the first woman in flight—Amelia Earhart—by NCTE Orbis Pictus Award-winner Robert Burleigh.Award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured Amelia Earhart's first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932. She was only the second person to do this – and the first ..." |
 | | The Seashore Book(Reprint) by Charlotte Zolotow, Wendell Minor Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 1994 by Harpercoll ISBN-13: 978-0-06-443364-8, ISBN: 0-06-443364-1 ""A young boy, who has never seen the sea, asks his mother to describe it. From there, Zolotow carefully chooses her words to create a poem full of the colors, sounds, and sights of a day at the beach. Minor's softly detailed renderings reinforce the gentle mood." 'SLJ. "[Zolotow's] words have a special lilt that lingers long after the book is closed." 'NYT. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)Outstanding ..." |
 | | Ghost Ship (Paula Wiseman Books) by Mary Higgins Clark, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2007 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-3514-8, ISBN: 1-4169-3514-2 ""I am so pleased to have written my first children's book and to have my dear friend Wendell Minor illustrate it. I thought it would be a daunting project, but with six grandchildren and eleven stepgrandchildren, I've been telling stories to children for a long time." -- Mary Higgins Clark Thomas loved his summer visits to his grandmother's on Cape Cod. He spent hours wondering about the sailing ships of the past and imagining their ..." |
 | | Forty Acres and Maybe a Mule(Reprint) by Harriette Gillem Robinet, Wendell Minor Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2000 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83317-5, ISBN: 0-689-83317-2 "Winner of the 1999 Scott O'Dell Award A Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies Maybe nobody gave freedom, and nobody could take it away like they could take away a family farm. Maybe freedom was something you claimed for yourself. Like other ex-slaves, Pascal and his older brother Gideon have been promised forty acres and maybe a mule. With the family of friends they have built along the way, they claim a place of the ..." |
 | | Shaker Hearts(1st Edition) by Ann Warren Turner, Wendell Minor, Harpercollins Publishers Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 1997 by Harpercollins Childrens Books ISBN-13: 978-0-06-025369-1, ISBN: 0-06-025369-X "Ann Turner’s poetic text gives us a glimpse into the life of the Shakers, one of the most successful utopian communities in American history. The Shakers dedicated themselves to serving God, and lived a simple life in harmony with the earth and the rhythm of its changing seasons. Wendell Minor’s beautifully composed paintings and book design perfectly capture both the serenity and quiet joy of the Shaker way of life. " |
 | | Pumpkin Heads(Reprint) by Wendell Minor Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Scholastic Paperbacks ISBN-13: 978-0-590-52138-3, ISBN: 0-590-52138-1 "A spooky display of Halloween tradition--now in Scholastic Bookshelf!Celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin head! Wendell Minor presents a delightful range of glowing pumpkins, from cowboys to witches to snowmen. Kids and parents alike are in for a special Halloween treat." |
 | | Christmas Tree by Florence Friedmann Minor, Wendell Minor Paperback, Published 2005 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-545-05185-9, ISBN: 0-545-05185-1 "A Few Little-Known Facts about Christmas Trees The oldest known record of a Christmas tree is from 1551, in Strasbourg, Germany, Decorations on early Christmas trees consisted of mostly candy, fruit, and nuts. Candles were ... The first known Christmas tree in America was in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1746. ... SOURCE Snyder, Phillip V., The Christmas Tree Book: The History of the Christmas Tree and Antique Christmas Tree Ornament ..." |
 | | Daylight Starlight Wildlife by Wendell Minor, Ellen Airgood Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2015 by Nancy Paulsen Books ISBN-13: 978-0-399-24662-3, ISBN: 0-399-24662-2 "In amazingly lifelike, luminous paintings, Wendell Minor, one of America’s finest wildlife and landscape painters, reveals the variety of animals that surround us when we are awake and when we are sleeping. Minor’s vivid introduction to diurnal (daytime) and nocturnal (nighttime) creatures invites readers to experience the movements, sounds, colors, and textures of nature. By day a red-tailed hawk soars through sky, and by night a barn ..." |
 | | Night Train, Night Train by Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2018 by Charlesbridge ISBN-13: 978-1-58089-717-4, ISBN: 1-58089-717-7 "Ride the rails of the night train in this beautifully rendered journey conducted by renowned artist Wendell Minor and frequent collaborator Robert Burleigh.Rhyming, lyrical text describes the sights and sounds of a nighttime journey from country to city on a passenger train in the 1940s. Largely painted in black and white, breathtaking illustrations feature pops of color as the train continues its trip until the full-color spectrum appe ..." |
 | | National Geographic Readers(1st Edition) Penguins! by Florence Friedmann Minor, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2008 by Katherine Tegen Books ISBN-13: 978-0-06-113097-7, ISBN: 0-06-113097-4 "In this simple, rhyming picture book, the youngest readers will learn about penguins. This is the perfect read-aloud for teachers and parents to share with young children as they imagine what life as a penguin is like!The short text by Florence Minor pairs perfectly with the gorgeous, detailed illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor. Fun facts about penguins are featured at the back of the book.As Booklist said, "Whether it ..." |
 | | Yankee Doodle Alphabet(Reprint) by Wendell Minor Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2016 by David R Godine ISBN-13: 978-1-56792-569-2, ISBN: 1-56792-569-3 "In this beautifully illustrated alphabet book, Wendell Minor presents the people, places, and events of the Revolutionary War by reimagining the inn and tavern signs that would have dotted the roads between towns in the original colonies. For each letter of the alphabet, Minor assigns a key element of young America, and with accompanying text, introduces the reader to this rich history.At the start of this journey, Minor invites the rea ..." |
 | | 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." |
 | | Reaching for the Moon(Reprint) by Jr. Aldrin Buzz, Wendell Minor Paperback, 40 Pages, Published 2008 by Harpercollins Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-06-055447-7, ISBN: 0-06-055447-9 "Perfect for the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing in summer 2019! It's been fifty years since Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon. But the journey didn't begin when he stepped on board Apollo 11 that fateful day in July 1969. It began the day he was born.This picture book is Buzz Aldrin's story, in his words. Wendell Minor's gorgeous paintings evoke the wonder of space exploration for young readers.Becoming an astronaut took more than edu ..." |
 | | The Magical Christmas Horse(1st Edition) by Mary Higgins Clark, Wendell Minor Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2011 by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-9478-7, ISBN: 1-4169-9478-5 "Johnny’s wish had come true. His family would be visiting his grandparents for Christmas. His grandparents lived in an old house in New England where his father had been born. The family together, the smells of the cookies baking, the snowy Christmas tree farm with trees of so many shapes and sizes, and most of all the wooden horse he had told his brother Liam about would make this the best Christmas ever. In his grandparents’ attic Joh ..." |
 | | The Buffalo Are Back(1st Edition) by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor, Marie Torres Cimarusti Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Dutton Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-525-42215-0, ISBN: 0-525-42215-3 "The buffalo, an American icon once nearly extinct, has made a comeback. This stirring picture book tells the dramatic story, following bison from the Plains Indians to the cowboys, Teddy Roosevelt to the Dust Bowl, and from the brink of extinction to the majestic herds that now roam our national parks. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George’s engaging text will inspire a new generation to ..." |
 | | Shane(Illustrated) (American Classics Series) by Jack Warner Schaefer, Wendell Minor, Roland Smith Hardcover, 144 Pages, Published 2001 by Hmh Books For Young Readers ISBN-13: 978-0-395-94116-4, ISBN: 0-395-94116-4 "A stranger rode out of the heart of the great glowing West, into the small Wyoming valley in the summer of 1889. It was Shane, who appeared on the horizon and became a friend and guardian to the Starrett family at a time when homesteaders and cattle rangers battled for territory and survival. Jack Schaefer’s classic novel illuminates the spirit of the West through the eyes of a young boy and a hero who changes the lives of everyone ar ..." |
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