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Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
David Wisniewski
Paperback (Clarion, Aug. 16, 1992)In the thirteenth century, Sundiata overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule the West African trading empire of Mali.
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The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups
David Wisniewski
Paperback (HarperCollins, July 31, 2001)Parents are always spouting these rules. Do they really care about nutrients and mattresses, or are they hiding something? Luckily, one fearless grown-up will risk his neck and his dignity to find out. Disguised as everything from a chocolate milk scuba diver to a giant nose, this counterspy uncovers the disturbing truth. And what he learns will shock you like nothing before. Startling suckface emergencies! Dangerous digit gangs! Powerful sumo cells! Those are just some of the secrets revealed in this book by Caldecott medalist David Wisniewski. But don′t let anyone catch you reading it-especially grown-ups. Who knows what could happen if they knew that you knew?
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Golem
David Wisniewski
Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Nov. 19, 2007)Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
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Rain Player
David Wisniewski
Paperback (HMH Books for Young Readers, Sept. 18, 1995)The ancient Mayan belief that the future was divinely decreed and could not be changed is the basis for this original tale of a boy who must defeat the Rain God in a ball game to save his people from disaster. Mayan art and architecture were the inspiration for the spectacular cut-paper artwork.
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Golem
David Wisniewski
eBook (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Nov. 19, 2007)Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
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Golem
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (Clarion Books, Oct. 18, 1996)Winner of the 1997 Caldecott Medal Retold from traditional sources and accompanied by David Wisniewski's unique cut-paper illustrations, Golem is a dramatic tale of supernatural forces invoked to save an oppressed people. It also offers a thought-provoking look at the consequences of unleashing power beyond human control. The afterword discusses the legend of the golem and its roots in the history of the Jews. A Caldecott Medal Book.
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The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups: The Second File
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (HarperCollins, July 31, 2001)Urgent!It's happened again! David Wisniewski has completed another daring raid into the vault of parent rules. Within these forbidden pages lurk the real reasons why grown-ups want you to brush your teeth, eat your breakfast, and clean under your bed. The truth has been hidden for centuries, but the time of mystery is over.Grab a flashlight! Get under cover! It's time for ...The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups!The Second File
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Elfwyn's Saga
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 19, 1990)"An original saga, inspired by Viking lore, that explains the origins of the northern lights....Wisniewski's prose resonates with the majesty of legend, and his handsome, dramatic cut-paper illustrations add dimension to a splendid tale."--Publishers Weekly.
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Tough Cookie
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, Sept. 29, 1999)Sam Spade, move over! In his years on the force, Tough Cookie Busted the Ginger Snaps and broke up the Macaroons. Now living as a private eye at the bottom of the cookie jar, he learns that Fingers has gotten his old partner, Chips. With his best girl, Pecan Sandy, at his side, Tough Cookie sets out to put Fingers away, for keeps! This hilarious spoof will have readers rolling in the aisles. 00-01 Keystone to Reading Book Award Masterlist
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Sundiata: Lion King of Mali
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (Clarion Books, Oct. 19, 1992)Vivid, cut-paper illustrations based on African motifs illuminate the legend of Sundiata, king of Mali, who struggles to overcome physical handicaps, the machinations of a rival queen, and dark sorcery to claim his rightful throne.
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The Warrior and the Wise Man
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (Lothrop Lee & Shepard, March 1, 1989)An emperor gives his twin sons, one a warrior and one a wise man, a quest to see which will rule his kingdom.
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The Wave of the Sea-Wolf
David Wisniewski
Hardcover (Clarion Books, Oct. 1, 1994)Colorful cut-paper illustrations incorporating traditional Native American motifs from the Pacific Northwest complement the suspenseful story of Kchokeen, a young Tlingit woman, who saves her people from hostile strangers.
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