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Lulu's Piano Lesson
by Arlene Alda, Lisa Desimini
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2010 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-930-6, ISBN: 0-88776-930-6

"Who wants to practice the piano? Certainly not Lulu. She'd rather listen to her swing squeak, the bell on her bike ring, or the apples thump as she climbs a tree. Even her shoes play a tip-tap tune as she runs on the sidewalk. Before she knows it, it's Friday afternoon and time for her piano lesson. Lulu's heart sinks. She hasn't practiced all week. Luckily, Lulu's teacher knows how to inspire his small student. A musician herself, Arle ..."

Hello, Good-bye
by Arlene Alda
32 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-107-6, ISBN: 1-77049-107-4

"This is the fourth book in a series that not only instructs but also raises visual awareness and fine-tunes observational skills. Look for The Book of ZZZs, Did You Say Pears?, and Here a Face, There a Face. From the Hardcover edition."

Did You Say Pears?
by Arlene Alda
Paperback, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-278-3, ISBN: 1-77049-278-X

""If horns played cool music, and pants were just clothes...." Horn, pants, nails, trunk, pitcher -- all words that can mean more than one thing. Arlene Alda has put together words and images in a delightful and witty book of photographs as inviting as a pair of juicy pears. "Did You Say Pears?" takes a playful and very clever look at words that sound the same but have different meanings. Young readers will love to hone their budding sen ..."

Iris Has a Virus
by Arlene Alda
24 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-115-1, ISBN: 1-77049-115-5

"Arlene Alda’s engaging prose, interspersed with rhyming couplets and complemented by the quirky, vibrant cut-paper collage illustrations of artist Lisa Desimini, make this book a must-have for any child who has ever had more than a runny ..."

Here a Face, There a Face
by Arlene Alda
32 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-108-3, ISBN: 1-77049-108-2

"This is Arlene Alda’s third, and perhaps her most clever photographic essay. Look for The Book of ZZZs and Did You Say Pears? From the Hardcover edition."

Lulu's Piano Lesson
by Arlene Alda
32 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-114-4, ISBN: 1-77049-114-7

"Lulu's heart sinks. She hasn't practiced all week. Luckily, Lulu's teacher knows how to inspire his small student. A musician herself, Arlene Alda played the clarinet in the Houston Symphony."

Except the Color Grey
by Arlene Alda
Hardcover, 24 Pages, Published 2011 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-77049-284-4, ISBN: 1-77049-284-4

"Arlene Alda has created several photo essays for very young readers, and this one, with its simple concept and clever presentation should sell as well as her very popular Did You Say Pears?A clever look at colors for the very young..."

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Stories of Immigrant Life
by Arlene Alda, Linda Granfield
55 Pages, Published 2009 by Paw Prints
ISBN-13: 978-1-4420-5708-1, ISBN: 1-4420-5708-4

"Describes the lives of four families that lived in what is now the Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site, and places their experiences in context."

The Book of ZZZs
by Arlene Alda
Board Book, 16 Pages, Published 2009 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-906-1, ISBN: 0-88776-906-3

"Pigs and puppies, cats and meerkats, babies and grown-ups all creatures sleep, but even so, sleep can take us by surprise. With an artist s eye, Arlene Alda has created a remarkably warm and intimate collection of images that capture the peace and magic of dreams. Young children will delight in the realization that no matter where or what we are, every living thing shares the same need for comfort, safety, and renewal. Perfect for anyti ..."

Hello, Good-bye
by Arlene Alda
Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2009 by Tundra Books
ISBN-13: 978-0-88776-900-9, ISBN: 0-88776-900-4

"An opposites book like no other — from the inimitable Arlene Alda!Author / photographer Arlene Alda is back with another delightful photo essay. This time she tackles the concept of opposites with her keen sense of humor and sharp eye. This slightly off-beat collection of images is fodder for the imagination — an opposites book like no other. For children from five to eight, and those who still remember the magic of first discoveries, A ..."

Savoring the Hamptons
Discovering the Food and Wine of Long Island’s East End
by Silvia Lehrer, Alan Alda, Arlene Alda, Alan--Forward Alda
Hardcover, 352 Pages, Published 2011 by Running Press
ISBN-13: 978-0-7624-4023-8, ISBN: 0-7624-4023-6

"The Hamptons possess an unmistakable and indisputable charm. The bounty of the farms and the character of each town in this string of villages have created a remarkable culinary culture among the sand dunes and lighthouses.Savoring the Hamptons is a culinary celebration of this unique region. The book is divided by season to highlight the variety of elements and characteristically rugged charm of the Hamptons. The ensemble of more than ..."