Alice Nizzy Nazzy(1stEdition) The Witch of Santa Fe by TonyJohnston, TomieDepaola Hardcover, 1 Pages, Published 1995 by Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0-399-22788-2, ISBN: 0-399-22788-1
"In a whimsical "Baba Yaga meets Santa Fe" tale, young Manuela finds herself in the cooking pot of Alice Nizzy Nazzy, and when all attempts to win her freedom fail, Manuela is spared because good children taste bad to witches. BOMC Main."
"The Tale of Rabbit and Coyote comes from Oaxaca, Mexico. The author wove together several traditional threads of the story: tales of Brer Rabbit; Coyote swallowing the moon; and the origin of "the rabbit in the moon". Bright, colorful illustrations convey the culture and art of Mexico."
Pages of Music(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, TomieDepaola Hardcover, 30 Pages, Published 1988 by Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0-399-21436-3, ISBN: 0-399-21436-4
"Long ago a shepherd shared his meal of thin bread--called pages of music--with a painter and her son, Paolo. When they offered to pay, the shepherd played a song of joy on his pipes. Years later, remembering the song, Paolo, a gifted composer, returned to share his own "pages of music" in a special Christmas song for the islanders. Full-color illustrations."
The Quilt Story(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, TomieDepaola Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1985 by Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0-399-21009-9, ISBN: 0-399-21009-1
""A quilt that provides warmth, fun, and comfort to two different generations is the star of this rich picture book . . . dePaola provides warm, dignified interpretations of Johnston's story."--Booklist, starred review. Full-color illustrations."
"Rhyming text presents the many facets of the behavior and characteristics of cats."
Sparky and Eddie(1stEdition) The First Day of School (Sparky and Eddie, No 1) by TonyJohnston, Illustrator-Susannah Ryan Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 1997 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-590-47978-3, ISBN: 0-590-47978-4
"From award-winning author Tony Johnston and David Walker comes the perfect book for first-time First Graders! Kindergarten? Done! "I'm zooming off to first grade now. I need about five friends to play good games like hide-and-sneak and where-the-sidewalk-ends." Tony Johnston's playful stanzas meet with David Walker's joyful art to create a remarkable foray into first grade--with all its peaks and valleys. There's reading and counti ..."
My Abuelita(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, 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 ..."
P is for Pinata(1stEdition) A Mexico Alphabet (Discover the World) by TonyJohnston, 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 ..."
"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 ..."
Laugh-Out-Loud Baby(1stEdition) (Paula Wiseman Books) by TonyJohnston, 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 ..."
Levi Strauss Gets a Bright Idea(1stEdition) A Fairly Fabricated Story of a Pair of Pants by TonyJohnston, Stacy Innerst Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2011 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Picture Book ISBN-13: 978-0-15-206145-6, ISBN: 0-15-206145-2
"Wild West chaos and creative problem solving are the force behind a well-loved American institution. What’s a California miner to do when gold dust sifts right out of his holey pockets? With such a raggedy wardrobe, he may as well be mining in the vanilla (that is, his birthday suit)! Good thing Levi Strauss is out west, ready with his needle and a head full of bright ideas. With some quick thinking, quicker stitching, and handy arithm ..."
Sticky People(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, 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! "
Angel City(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, Carole Byard Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2006 by Philomel ISBN-13: 978-0-399-23405-7, ISBN: 0-399-23405-5
"Old man Joseph never imagined a family could start this way. When he finds a baby abandoned on a lonely L.A. street, he vows to raise it as his own. He’s an old farmer and knows nothing of parenting, even less about raising a Mexican baby.Yet Joseph keeps his promise and with time he realizes that even in the darkest barrio, there is a world to explore, songs and stories to be shared. Even in the darkest barrio, there is love. Il ..."
Go Track A Yak!(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, Tim Raglin Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2003 by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-689-83789-0, ISBN: 0-689-83789-5
" Boo-hoo-hoo! Baby hasn't a thing to eat. Mama and Papa don't know what to do. POOF! A witch appears. She knows what to do, but she's not telling. Not until Mama and Papa promise her her heart's desire! When the blubbering parents agree, the witch sends Papa on a quest for the only thing in the world that will save Baby -- yak juice. Tony Johnston is at her rambunctious best as she goes trekking and tracking with Tim Raglin on this ..."
Sunsets Of The West(1stEdition) (Sweep, 12) by TonyJohnston, Ted Lewin Hardcover, 40 Pages, Published 2002 by Putnam Juvenile ISBN-13: 978-0-399-22659-5, ISBN: 0-399-22659-1
"When Pa decides to leave New Hampshire and head west, it's a decision that affects the whole family. They all must pack up and leave, pulled forward by their dreams. But the dreams must share the trek with tears. Tears for the days without rain, then tears for the bullet rain that comes, for the swelling rivers that carry their cow and chickens away, for the graves they pass. The family keeps its hopes alive by singing songs: storm son ..."
That Summer(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, Barry Moser Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2002 by Harcourt Children's Books ISBN-13: 978-0-15-201585-5, ISBN: 0-15-201585-X
"That summer the brothers ran into the sun, freed from school. Time for fishing poles, lightning bugs, country roads, baseball gloves. But then Joey was dying. What do you do when someone you love is leaving the world? You reach for fragments of memory, like moments caught on film. You savor the vivid colors and small joys of each new day. That's what Joey's family does when they know he is leaving them. Tony Johnston's poignant words an ..."
Any Small Goodness(1stEdition) A Novel Of The Barrio by TonyJohnston, Raul Colon Hardcover, 128 Pages, Published 2001 by Blue Sky Press ISBN-13: 978-0-439-18936-1, ISBN: 0-439-18936-5
"In this quiet, gentle novella reminiscent of Sarah, Plain and Tall, award-winning picture book writer Tony Johnston creates a moving story about a loving Chicano family in East LA. Filled with love, hope, and the exquisite beauty of a very special community, Tony Johnston¹s first novel is a warm and memorable gem."
Desert Song(1stEdition) by TonyJohnston, Ed Young Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Gibbs Smith, Publisher Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-87156-491-7, ISBN: 0-87156-491-2
"Desert animals juvenile fiction. [1 . Desert animals Fiction. 2. Bats Fiction.] I.
Young, Ed, ill. II. Title. PZ10.3.J715De2000 IEJ — dc21 99-36886 Art direction by
Nanette Stevenson Title lettering by David Catti Printed in Hong Kong 07 06 05
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