Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

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Journey through a land where words take flight and spark creativity. A fantastical bespectacled rabbit is readers’ guide into a top hat and through Johnston and Minor’s wonderland of words as they celebrate the power of language to instruct, inspire, and delight children.

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Journey through a land where words take flight and spark creativity. A fantastical bespectacled rabbit is readers’ guide into a top hat and through Johnston and Minor’s wonderland of words as they celebrate the power of language to instruct, inspire, and delight children.

Florence F. Minor

Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Florence F. Minor

Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

A young girl named Mia is the main character of this story about orcas living in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. Much of the factual information focuses on Granny, a senior leader of three whale pods, who lived to be over 100 years old. Evocative watercolor illustrations show the appealing whales swimming and communicating, with the text integrating the whales’ signature sounds into the story. Jean Craighead George, The Prince Of Tides, World Library, Beach Music, Terms Of Endearment, To Kill A Mockingbird, Book Signing

Jean Craighead George

To Kill A Mockingbird

Book Signing

A young girl named Mia is the main character of this story about orcas living in the San Juan Islands of Washington state. Much of the factual information focuses on Granny, a senior leader of three whale pods, who lived to be over 100 years old. Evocative watercolor illustrations show the appealing whales swimming and communicating, with the text integrating the whales’ signature sounds into the story.

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Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

School Library Journal

House Book

Penguin Random House

A child boards a train in the country just as twilight turns to evening. As the train bumps and hurries along the tracks, the child notices colors: the red of a blinking signal light, a blue glow from a house’s window, orange sparks from the train’s wheels, and the yellow moon above. With text and images as rhythmic as a train itself, Night Train takes readers on a nostalgic ride from night until journey’s end at dawn.

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Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Children's Picture Books

Feb. 23 is Pub Day! From SLJ: "A solid option for a read-aloud or for children to present as readers’ theater. Minor’s detailed watercolor spreads strongly support the writing by emphasizing Earth’s natural beauty, the effects of industrialization on the environment, and the bright outcomes of treating the natural world with respect. An authors’ note and an illustrator’s note highlight the simple steps kids can take to go green. VERDICT A fine selection for reading and sharing."

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Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Daylight Starlight Wildlife by Wendell Minor

Balkin Buddies

Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Children's Literature

Library Goddesses - Nonfiction for Kids: 31 Ways to Change the World by WAWWD Community Int...

Norman Rockwell Prints

Nostalgia

10 Picture

Picture Books

Rockwell and Hopper: Illustrating Our World

Children's Books

Galapagos George pubbed on April 8th and has already earned starred reviews from PW and Shelf-Awareness. Susan Faith, age 6, reviews it in the San Francisco Book Review. citybookreview.com. Great reviews also from wakingbraincells.com and lehighvalleylive.com

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Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Jean Craighead George's "Galapagos George" arrives in bookstores on April 8th. All of the original art from the book will be added to the permanent collection of the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay in Ohio. Book Reviews For Kids, Ya Novels, Galapagos, Chapter Books, Nonfiction Books, Picture Book

Book Reviews For Kids

Jean Craighead George's "Galapagos George" arrives in bookstores on April 8th. All of the original art from the book will be added to the permanent collection of the Mazza Museum at the University of Findlay in Ohio.

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Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

Edward Hopper Paints His World: Robert Burleigh, Wendell Minor: 9780805087529: Amazon.com: Books

Breezy rhymes introduce each dazzling double-page scene of penguin life, from “flying” underwater to tobogganing over the arctic snow to feeding a pair of adorably fuzzy chicks. Wendell’s vibrant large-scale figures, set against bracing polar landscapes, have enough personality to captivate a crowd, but their breathtaking detail demands the closer inspection and shared exploration of a lap-sit session. Preschool Music, Winter Preschool, Preschool Christmas, Preschool Ideas, Preschool Units, Preschool Curriculum, Homeschool, Penguin Theme

Breezy rhymes introduce each dazzling double-page scene of penguin life, from “flying” underwater to tobogganing over the arctic snow to feeding a pair of adorably fuzzy chicks. Wendell’s vibrant large-scale figures, set against bracing polar landscapes, have enough personality to captivate a crowd, but their breathtaking detail demands the closer inspection and shared exploration of a lap-sit session.

Florence F. Minor

Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

A father decides a river best captures his feelings for his young daughter. A gift of life and changing beauty, a river encompasses so much more than meets the eye. It is the swan gliding upon its surface in the morning, the craggy stone steps leading down to its bank, the puppy trotting alongside a jogger on the path beside it, the sailboat gently drifting, and the hammock, perfect for reading stories in, beneath the willows that drape overhead. Used Books, Great Books, Books To Read, Reading Stories, Famous Authors, Nature Study, Father Daughter

A father decides a river best captures his feelings for his young daughter. A gift of life and changing beauty, a river encompasses so much more than meets the eye. It is the swan gliding upon its surface in the morning, the craggy stone steps leading down to its bank, the puppy trotting alongside a jogger on the path beside it, the sailboat gently drifting, and the hammock, perfect for reading stories in, beneath the willows that drape overhead.

The autobiographical account of one of the Apollo 11 astronauts who walked on the moon in 1969. Aldrin tells an encouraging, old-fashioned American life story of discipline and achievement. His simple prose is enhanced by Wendell Minor's warm, detailed paintings. Neil Armstrong, Starcraft, Norman Rockwell, George Washington, Nasa, Space Books For Kids, Edwards Air Force Base, Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Pseudo Science

Edwards Air Force Base

Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Pseudo Science

The autobiographical account of one of the Apollo 11 astronauts who walked on the moon in 1969. Aldrin tells an encouraging, old-fashioned American life story of discipline and achievement. His simple prose is enhanced by Wendell Minor's warm, detailed paintings.

Florence F. Minor

Wendell and Florence Minor Children's Books

"In this inspiring companion to The Wolves Are Back and The Buffalo Are Back, Minor and the late George complete a trio of 'environmental su... American Bald Eagle, American Girl, Detailed Paintings, Back Painting, National Symbols, Bird Book

"In this inspiring companion to The Wolves Are Back and The Buffalo Are Back, Minor and the late George complete a trio of 'environmental su...

"Inspired by childhood visits to family farms, Minor shares descriptions and facts about different farm animals and their behaviors. The interactive verse playfully engages readers, asking, 'When it’s early in the morning / Will you cock-a-doodle too?' or, '…suppose you tried to take a bath / And a cow got in your way?' ... this book begs to be read aloud, individually or with a group. Nemours, Bold Artwork, Down On The Farm, Farm Theme, Putnam

"Inspired by childhood visits to family farms, Minor shares descriptions and facts about different farm animals and their behaviors. The interactive verse playfully engages readers, asking, 'When it’s early in the morning / Will you cock-a-doodle too?' or, '…suppose you tried to take a bath / And a cow got in your way?' ... this book begs to be read aloud, individually or with a group.

A picture-book introduction to the world’s eight bear species. Skillfully detailed paintings show the variety in textures of the bears’ fur–some soft, some wiry, others thick and fluffy. Facial close-ups of panda, sloth, black, moon, sun, and spectacled bears show intelligence and compassion. ... Two appended pages of “Bear Fun Facts” and a half page of excellent “Bear Sources and Websites” are appropriate for older children. Facts About Bears, Fun Facts About Animals, Animal Facts, Cat Books, Library Books, Panda Day, Zen, Sloth Bear

Facts About Bears

Fun Facts About Animals

A picture-book introduction to the world’s eight bear species. Skillfully detailed paintings show the variety in textures of the bears’ fur–some soft, some wiry, others thick and fluffy. Facial close-ups of panda, sloth, black, moon, sun, and spectacled bears show intelligence and compassion. ... Two appended pages of “Bear Fun Facts” and a half page of excellent “Bear Sources and Websites” are appropriate for older children.

What would it be like to spend a day with Henry David Thoreau, observing and appreciating nature? Readers are immediately thrust into the world of Thoreau through the experiences of a modern boy who enjoys a day with the great writer from sunrise to dusk. Evocative prose replete with memorable images gives readers a child’s-eye view of Thoreau’s days, capturing the importance and excitement of being at one with nature. Walden Pond, Colored Pencil Techniques, Henry David Thoreau, One With Nature, Home Learning, Prose, Dusk

Walden Pond

Colored Pencil Techniques

What would it be like to spend a day with Henry David Thoreau, observing and appreciating nature? Readers are immediately thrust into the world of Thoreau through the experiences of a modern boy who enjoys a day with the great writer from sunrise to dusk. Evocative prose replete with memorable images gives readers a child’s-eye view of Thoreau’s days, capturing the importance and excitement of being at one with nature.

Amelia Earhart

Best Biographies

Interactive Read Aloud

“This gorgeous book presents a lyrical account of Amelia Earhart’s… transatlantic flight, taking readers from the runway at Harbour Grace, Newfoundland… through an initially calm and eventually harrowing flight in which weather and equipment failure almost condemn Amelia’s small craft to the dark waters of the Atlantic, to daybreak and a safe landing in a pasture in Ireland.

The Minors offer a delightful treat–a simple rhyming text combined with colorful, whimsical art that can be seen quite nicely all the way to the back row of a storytime. A brief history of the Christmas tree is included. This charming read-aloud will give children the chance to use their imaginations, and maybe come up with a few ideas of their own. Holiday List, Holiday Books, Christmas Books, Christmas Images, Christmas Reading, Christmas Traditions, Winter Holidays, Christmas Holidays, Christmas Ornaments

The Minors offer a delightful treat–a simple rhyming text combined with colorful, whimsical art that can be seen quite nicely all the way to the back row of a storytime. A brief history of the Christmas tree is included. This charming read-aloud will give children the chance to use their imaginations, and maybe come up with a few ideas of their own.

Children's Books

An uplifting, lyrical story of how wolves were returned to Yellowstone Park after having been aggressively hunted throughout the United States. … Minor's realistic illustrations in natural tones give depth to the sense of joy one experiences through seeing the wolves and other animals restored to a balance of nature

A moving portrait of a cultural moment, before the age of 24/7 electronic media, when tribute was paid to the slain president by those who turned out to see the train pass. Text and pictures convey the watchers' sense of solemnity. Lincoln Assassination, Lincoln Birthday, Train Up A Child, Birthday Book, Informational Writing, Electronic Media, Presidents Day, Age 10

Lincoln Assassination

Lincoln Birthday

Train Up A Child

Birthday Book

Informational Writing

Electronic Media

Presidents Day

Age 10

A moving portrait of a cultural moment, before the age of 24/7 electronic media, when tribute was paid to the slain president by those who turned out to see the train pass. Text and pictures convey the watchers' sense of solemnity.