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Books with author Karen Rostoker-Gruber

  • Tea Time

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber

    language (Two Lions, Jan. 8, 2013)
    In short, rhyming text, a little girl prepares for tea time. She puts on pearls and her mother’s shoes and dresses her stuffed teddy bear in a special outfit just for him. Then she sets the table for three and begins her tea party—with Mom and Teddy. Adorable artwork by Viviana Garofoli complements this sweet text by Karen Rostoker-Gruber. A perfect book for little tea party hosts.
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  • Tea Time

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber

    Board book (Two Lions, Sept. 1, 2010)
    In short, rhyming text, a little girl prepares for tea time. She puts on pearls and her mother’s shoes and dresses her stuffed teddy bear in a special outfit just for him. Then she sets the table for three and begins her tea party—with Mom and Teddy. Adorable artwork by Viviana Garofoli complements this sweet text by Karen Rostoker-Gruber. A perfect book for little tea party hosts.
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  • Rooster Can't Cock-a-doodle-doo

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber

    Hardcover (Dial Books, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Book by Karen Rostoker-Gruber
  • Bandit

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber

    Hardcover (Two Lions, April 1, 2008)
    Poor Bandit! His toy basket, fuzzy mouse, blanket, and bed are gone. So is his litter box, food bowl, and tuna. Then his owner carries him to the car. What’s happening? Is he going to the vet, or on vacation, or . . . is he moving? Bandit’s adventure comes to life with Vincent Nguyen’s vivid, retro full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
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  • Bandit's Surprise

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Vincent Nguyen

    eBook (Two Lions, Feb. 6, 2012)
    Bandit is a happy cat. He has an owner, Michelle, who loves him, a warm blanket, minced clams for dinner, and a fuzzy toy mouse. But when Mitzi, a new kitten, moves in and messes with Bandit’s stuff, Bandit feels threatened. "Paws OFF, purr-brain," he cries when Mitzi goes after Fuzzy Mouse. Will these two cats ever reach a purr-fect friendship? Bandit’s cat-titude comes to life in Vincent Nguyen’s vivid, retro, full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
  • A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Kristina Swarner

    Hardcover (Albert Whitman & Company, Oct. 1, 2020)
    Farmer Earl has had enough―his home is too crowded! So, he visits the wise woman in town for help. She tells him to bring all his ducks in the house. And then all his horses. And all his goats too! How will there be more room with all these animals? This updated folktale uses humor to explore what it takes to gain a new perspective.
  • Bandit

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Vincent Nguyen

    language (Two Lions, Feb. 26, 2013)
    Poor Bandit! His toy basket, fuzzy mouse, blanket, and bed are gone. So is his litter box, food bowl, and tuna. Then his owner carries him to the car. What’s happening? Is he going to the vet, or on vacation, or . . . is he moving? Bandit’s adventure comes to life with Vincent Nguyen’s vivid, retro full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
  • Bandit's Surprise

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Vincent Nguyen

    Hardcover (Two Lions, March 1, 2010)
    Bandit is a happy cat. He has an owner, Michelle, who loves him, a warm blanket, minced clams for dinner, and a fuzzy toy mouse. But when Mitzi, a new kitten, moves in and messes with Bandit's stuff, Bandit feels threatened. "Paws OFF, purr-brain," he cries when Mitzi goes after Fuzzy Mouse. Will these two cats ever reach a purr-fect friendship? Bandit's c at-titude comes to life in Vincent Nguyen's vivid, retro, full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
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  • Maddie the Mitzvah Clown

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Christine Grove

    Hardcover (Apples & Honey Press, April 5, 2017)
    Join Maddie as she discovers her confidence when she decides to become a mitzvah clown in order to bring smiles to the faces of Grandma and Grandma s friends.When Maddie sees Giggles the mitzvah clown perform at her Grandma s senior home, she decides to join in! She puts on a big red nose and learns how to make balloon animals, sing songs, and most importantly, bring smiles and happiness to Grandma and Grandma s friends. Along the way, Maddie learns how to overcome her shyness, too, and become a more confident and happy mouse. A cheerful picture book, young readers will enjoy watching how the illustrations begin in black and white, and evolve into full and exuberant color as Maddie gains her confidence. A family note at the end includes discussion starters and a description of the Jewish values found in the tale.'An Excellent read-aloud. The illustrations are as endearing as the story . . . Highly Recommended for ages 3-7.' The Jewish Book Council
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  • Bandit

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Vincent Nguyen

    Paperback (Two Lions, Jan. 21, 2014)
    Poor Bandit! His toy basket, fuzzy mouse, blanket, and bed are gone. So is his litter box, food bowl, and tuna. Then his owner carries him to the car. What’s happening? Is he going to the vet, or on vacation, or...is he moving? Bandit’s adventure comes to life with Vincent Nguyen’s vivid, retro full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
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  • Bandit's Surprise

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Vincent Nguyen

    Paperback (Two Lions, Jan. 21, 2014)
    Bandit is a happy cat. He has an owner, Michelle, who loves him, a warm blanket, minced clams for dinner, and a fuzzy toy mouse. But when Mitzi, a new kitten, moves in and messes with Bandit's stuff, Bandit feels threatened. "Paws OFF, purr-brain," he cries when Mitzi goes after Fuzzy Mouse. Will these two cats ever reach a purr-fect friendship? Bandit's c at-titude comes to life in Vincent Nguyen's vivid, retro, full-page and paneled illustrations featuring graphite pencil, ink, watercolor, and digital media.
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  • Happy Birthday, Trees!

    Karen Rostoker-Gruber, Holly Sterling

    Board book (Kar-Ben Publishing ®, Oct. 1, 2020)
    It’s Tu B’Shevat―Jewish Arbor Day―and a diverse group of children work together to plant a tree. After digging a hole, placing the tree, filling the hole with dirt, patting the ground, and spraying the garden hose, the children celebrate by wishing the tree a happy birthday, and then look forward to when it blossoms on Tu B’Shevat the following year.
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