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written by Laura F. Nielsen, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski
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Together in Pinecone Patchwritten and illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski32 pp., full-color illustrations, ages 7-10 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1998) ISBN-10: 0374376476 ISBN-13: 9780374376475
Inspired by my family history, this is the first book I wrote. Readers and reviewers alike found something familiar in this American tale about immigration, prejudice, and love. It’s about an Irish girl and a Polish boy who find themselves stuck in the same Pennsylvania coal-mining town. For an excerpt, summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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The Winner’s Walkwritten by Nancy Ruth Patterson, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski114 pp., black and white illustrations, ages 7-10 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2006) ISBN-10: 0374384452 ISBN-13: 9780374384456
Everyone in Case Callahan’s family is successful — everyone except for Case. One day he finds an extraordinary dog that changes his luck and his idea of what it means to be a winner. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Rose and Riley Come and Gowritten by Jane Cutler, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski48 pp., full-color illustrations, ages 6-8 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005) ISBN-10: 0374363412 ISBN-13: 9780374363413
Here are three new stories about two old friends. Rose and Riley go looking for shells, flowers, and noisy birds. Their searches take them to the beach, the woods, and Riley’s back yard. These stories are easy to read and the sweet characters are easy to love. Scroll down to read about the first “Rose and Riley” book. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Rose and Rileywritten by Jane Cutler, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski48 pp., full-color illustrations, ages 6-8 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2005) ISBN-10: 0374363404 ISBN-13: 9780374363406
Meet two new characters! Rose is a vole. Riley is a groundhog. They are friends, but they usually have different ideas about how to get through life’s little dilemmas. The cute, quirky pair solves everything with simple language, cooperation, and true affection. Join Rose and Riley for three stories in easy-reader format. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Mimmy and Sophie: All Around the Townwritten by Miriam Cohen, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski69 pp., black and white illustrations, ages 7-10 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2004) ISBN-10: 0374349894 ISBN-13: 9780374349899
Mimmy and Sophie return with six new stories in this chapter book about their 1930’s Brooklyn neighborhood. The sisters are as funny and thoughtful as before, whether just on the front steps or going to Coney Island, the movies, the alley, the vacant lot, or even the legendary Babyland. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Perfect Puppywritten by Stephanie Calmenson, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski32 pp., full-color illustrations, ages 4-7 (Clarion Books, 2001) ISBN-10: 0618011390 ISBN-13: 9780618011391
I had such fun bringing this little guy to life from Stephanie Calmenson’s sweet and funny story. I also felt like the puppy himself, trying to do a perfect job for my first project with Clarion Books. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Not My Dogwritten by Colby Rodowsky, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski69 pp., black and white illustrations, ages 7-10 (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1999) ISBN-10: 0374355312 ISBN-13: 9780374355319
Ellie wants a puppy for her ninth birthday, but she gets her great aunt’s old dog, Preston, instead. It’s a battle of wills as the homesick Preston tries to win over the stubborn Ellie. For a summary, illustrations, details, and reviews, click here.
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Spy in the Skywritten by Kathleen Karr, illustrated by Thomas F. Yezerski55 pp., black and white illustrations, ages 7-10 (Hyperion, 1997) ISBN-10: 078681165X ISBN-13: 9780786811656
This is the first book I illustrated. The story is based on the true but little-known adventures of Thaddeus Sobieskie Coulincourt Lowe. This eccentric scientist spied on Confederate troops using hot-air balloons and telegraphs during the Civil War. For a summary, illustrations, and details, click here.
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