Books with author Julie Paschkis

Albert has a tool for every job, and he’s never too busy or too tired to fix things for his neighbors.Albert is always on the lookout for things to fix. If a hinge is rusty, he oils it. If a roof is leaky, he patches it. When Mr. Jensen’s old green pickup needs a new motor, Albert hoists up the truck and drops it in. All his neighbors count on Albert to help them. But one day Albert is too sick to get out of bed. He’s dizzy and his bones ache. What will happen when Albert is the one that needs help?Author Janet Lord’s simple story of generosity repaid is complemented by artist Julie Paschkis’s colorful, folk-style illustrations. The result is a timeless story that celebrates the importance of helping others and the value of community.

A cat’s curiosity lands him in a tight spot.Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects.Kerik-Kerik. Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops―but the cricket gets away.Garrump. Garrump. Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps―but the frog hops into the water.When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it’s a long, long way back down to the ground. Meeeow. Meeeow. Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him?Author Janet Lord’s simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining find-and-seek element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis’s gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.

What superstitions do you follow? In this collection of original poems, accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores seventeen superstitions, some common, others that are less known, and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Rich, full-color illustrations by Julie Paschkis enhance each poem. The result from this award-winning team is sure to intrigue young readers and make them think again about things they often do, like opening an umbrella, walking under a ladder, or putting on a hat!

A cat’s curiosity lands him in a tight spot.Catkin slithers through the grass, creeps by the pond, and explores a rock pile. Along the way he follows the sounds of animals and insects.Kerik-Kerik. Catkin sees something shiny and small in the thick grass. Catkin hops―but the cricket gets away.Garrump. Garrump. Catkin sees something green and spotted. Catkin leaps―but the frog hops into the water.When Catkin hears a rustling by the tree he climbs up to the highest branch to investigate. But it’s a long, long way back down to the ground. Meeeow. Meeeow. Now who will hear Catkin and rescue him?Author Janet Lord’s simple, satisfying story of a mischievous cat features cheerful animal sounds and an entertaining find-and-seek element, all richly portrayed in Julie Paschkis’s gorgeous illustrations that celebrate the patterns and shapes founds in nature.

...dreams grow wild Like dandelion weeds, feathery heads alive with seeds -- and those fine seeds, about to sprout, race the day to find their place in a welcome mind... And the dreams grow in an endless variety, same familiar things, some strange and beautiful, some on the darker side. In this collection, Janet S. Wong, a widely known poet, records some of the many dreams she or her friends have had. She even watches her old dog while he twitches and growls and dreams in his sleep and finally yelps awake. Illustrated by Julie Paschkis with paintings that reflect the glowing colors that can fill our dreams, these nighttime vicions create a special garden, tempting to explore and evocative of dreams of our very own.