Books with author Jill Newton

An account of the career of the former chief justice and chairman of the Warren Commission draws on previously unavailable government documents and new interviews to evaluate his integral roles in the evolutions of defining political moments from the past half century, from school desegregation to the support of Japanese Americans interred during World War II. 40,000 first printing.

A funny story about what happens when the seasons get mixed up, teaching the importance of the rhythms of nature It is autumn and as many forest animals are settling down to hibernate, others take up their instruments to play a special winter lullaby. The forest orchestra is organized by the Dormouse, who heads off to sleep, reminding the others that under no circumstances must they wake Mr Bear. At first all is quiet but then, suddenly, a group of merry-making wolves crash into the forest. They are a lively bunch, and don't care about not waking Mr Bear—they just want to party! Their joie de vivre is infectious and it’s not long before the forest orchestra have swapped their flutes and harps for guitars and speakers. It’s all tremendous fun until a dark, bear-shaped shadow looms over the forest. Features richly-colored artwork, painted in bold acrylics.

Things are quiet on Peaceful Farm... until Donkey shows up! First he makes a racket with his great big drum and tootling trumpet. Then he raises a ruckus banging the piano and jamming his guitar! Farmer Gruff, of course, isn't pleased at all. But one day, everyone realizes that just as there's a time to be quiet, there's a time to be noisy, too, and at last Donkey discovers his purpose. Jill Newton's rambunctious story and rich illustrations will bring welcome energy to any storytime.