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Amazing Grace
Mary Hoffman
Item: (hc) AMAZGRpb
Price  $6.99
Our Price $6.29

Honest Pretzels
Mollie Katzen (of Moosewood fame)
$19.95 pb ages: 8 and up
"65 fully kid-tested, illustrated recipes that require some, but not a lot of adult assistance. This book is about making yummy food, but also about developing reading, math and logic skills -- and a sense of accomplishment. " Recipes are as easy and fun as the titles, for example, "not out of the box macaroni and cheese" (95 pages.)
HONPR3920

Jataka Tales: (pb)
Books in set: A Precious Life, Fish King's Power of Truth, Magic of Patience, Rabbit who Overcame Fear, Value of Friends
ages 4-8
First related by the Buddha, these parables "celebrate the power of action motivated by compassion, love, wisdom and kindness. The books relate the values of courage, truth, patience, kindness, and friendship using simple stories and lovely India-inspired illustrations.
$7.95 each / $37.00 set of 5 different titles
JATKSET6440

SIP Price: $34.99 set of 5 different titles

John Henry
(Lester's folksy retelling of a popular African-American folk ballad)
Julius Lester & Jerry Pinkney
Item (jc)  JOHNH7590
Price$19.99
Our Price  $16.99

 My World: A first look at the World
 hc (board book) / ages 4-9
A board book that covers the continents, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica. A quick and easy overview of the children's culture, animals and plant life of each continent.
MYWORLD1490
Cover Price $7.95
SP Price: $6.25

Old Turtle and the Broken Truth
Douglas Wood
nature, spirit
ages: kindergarten and up
OLDTUBR2630
Cover Price $17.95
Our Price: $15.99
 
This profoundly moving fable is an inspirational companion to the timeless beauty of "Old Turtle," in which a young girl seeks the wisdom of the ancient Old Turtle to help her people.

A soulful new tale about the wise old turtle who advocates listening to the "language of breezes...learning lessons from stones and animals and trees and stars." In this story, a truth falls from the stars, breaking in half when it lands. Crow, Fox, Coyote, and Raccoon, each pick up this piece of truth but discard it because of its rough edges and broken nature. But when a human being finds it, noting the words "You Are Loved" written on it, he and his people cherish it as their most important possession. Time passes, and jealousy, fear, and anger rise up in the people who hold this Great Truth, as well as in those who do not have it. The world begins to suffer. Finally, it's up to a little girl to seek understanding and a solution to the woes of the world.

The Period Book (pb)
ages 9 & up
A unique, user-friendly book that addresses the most common questions asked by young girls. Topics include changes of puberty, menstruation, what to wear, seeing a gynecologist, how to handle menstrual problems, what your parents might like to say to you, and more.
PERBK2940
Cover Price $8.95
SIP Price $7.99

 
Skywoman: Legends of the Iroquois  (hc)
Joanne Shenandoah
hc ages 10 & up
A collection of 9 stories of folklore and mythology.
SKYWOM2860
Cover Price $14.95
SIP Price: $12.99

Tales Alive (pb)
10 Multicultural Folktales with Activities as retold by Susan Milford
  ages: 10 & up and teachers
Tales and activities of India, Scotland, Russia, Ghana, Argentina, Canada, Australia, Italy, Japan, and Turkey.
CoverPrice $12.95
TEACHER/HOMESCHOOLER SPECIAL
Price: $10.99

The Three Questions  (hc)
Jon J Muth
based on a story by Leo Tolstoy
recommended for ages 4 - 9

Nikolai asks his animal friends to help him answer three important questions: "When is the best time to do things?" "Who is the most important?" and "What is the right thing to do?"  You will love the simplicity of the story and the illustrations of this book based on a story by Leo Tolstoy.
THREEQ6000$16.95
SIP Price: $14.99 hc

Voices of the Heart  (hc)
gift edition
Ed Young
recommended for ALL ages, 9 and above
$8.95 hc
SIP Price: $7.99 hc
VOICESGIFT

Ed Young, Caldecott-winning author and illustrator has done it again.  He combines visual symbols of the West in the same manner the ancient Chinese used in composing their characters. He focuses specifically on  26 Chinese characters each containing the heart symbol to impart his personal reflection on "voices of the heart," such as virtue, sorrow, grace and aspiration.

This book is considered a gift edition, and will surely make a beautiful gift to those you love.

Barbie International Dolls Sticker Book (pb)

Over 60 beautiful stickers. Each sticker is labeled with information about the country of origin.
BARBSTK1170
Cover Price $6.95
SIP Price: $5.99

Who Really Discovered America
Avery Hart
best suited for ages 7 - 14 years

A Williamson Kaleidoscope Kids Book
publishers of the popular Kids Multicultural Cookbook and Multicultural Art Book
WHOREAL3530
$10.95 oversized-pb
SIP Price: $8.99

• Recommended for children ages 7-14. This book is a good reference for children and adults.

• Full of ideas to stimulate conversation and thought, word games, puzzles and art activities
  This book is one of my new favorites because it enlightens, broadens perspective, and enhances discovery and discussion of many topics. Actually, there are relatively few pages that discuss Columbus.

ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS:

 National African-American Homeschoolers Alliance 

This site targets nonsectarian African-American homeschooling families, but is excellent for anyone starting or looking for programs and resources to home school their child.
It is also good for parents who do not home school but understand that as their child's first and primary resource they are parent-teachers.