-
The Boy Who Loved Words
Roni Schotter, Giselle Potter
Hardcover (Schwartz & Wade, March 28, 2006)In this Parents' Choice Gold Award–winning book, Selig collects words, ones that stir his heart (Mama!) and ones that make him laugh (giggle). But what to do with so many luscious words? After helping a poet find the perfect words for his poem (lozenge, lemon, and licorice), he figures it out: His purpose is to spread the word to others. And so he begins to sprinkle, disburse, and broadcast them to people in need.
S
-
Passover Magic
Roni Schotter
eBook (Two Lions, Jan. 15, 2013)Passover is always a magical time, but this Passover is extra-special since Molly’s uncle Harry brings his latest magic tricks and new bride, Aunt Eda. When Uncle Harry hides the afikoman, Molly and her siblings must think carefully about the importance of Passover while they search for it. Will they discover the whereabouts of the matzoh and win the prize for finding it?
-
F is For Freedom
Roni Schotter
Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 11, 2011)"Reading is freedom," Hannah's mother tells her. "The thoughts in books are powerful strong, stronger even than chains," her father says. When ten-year-old Amanda hears noises in the night, she sneaks downstairs and discovers her house is a stop on the Underground Railroad! During the brief time that Hannah, a runaway slave, hides out in Amanda's house, the two girls become fast friends. Hannah tells Amanda how she intends to be free in EVERY way--including the freedom that comes from knowing how to read and write. Risking everything, Amanda impulsively decides to help. Crackling with suspense, this moving, accessible story says much about the power of friendship and the power of literacy.
S
-
Purim Play
Roni Schotter
Paperback (Two Lions, Nov. 7, 2013)A family celebrates Purim by putting on a play about Queen Esther, enlisting the help of a neighbor who does an excellent job of playing the part of Haman.
M
-
Passover Magic
Roni Schotter
Paperback (Two Lions, Oct. 25, 2013)Passover is always a magical time, but this Passover is extra-special since Molly’s uncle Harry brings his latest magic tricks and new bride, Aunt Eda. When Uncle Harry hides the afikoman, Molly and her siblings must think carefully about the importance of Passover while they search for it. Will they discover the whereabouts of the matzoh and win the prize for finding it?
O
-
Bunny's night out
Roni Schotter
Hardcover (Joy Street Books, Jan. 1, 1989)Bunny, who hates bedtime, sets off to explore the nighttime world and concludes that his bed is the best place to be at night, despite the wonderful things he finds outside.
K
-
The Boy Who Loved Words
Roni Schotter, Giselle Potter
eBook (Schwartz & Wade, June 26, 2013)In this Parents' Choice Gold Award–winning book, Selig collects words, ones that stir his heart (Mama!) and ones that make him laugh (giggle). But what to do with so many luscious words? After helping a poet find the perfect words for his poem (lozenge, lemon, and licorice), he figures it out: His purpose is to spread the word to others. And so he begins to sprinkle, disburse, and broadcast them to people in need.
S
-
Matter of Time
Roni Schotter
Paperback (Ace Books, Aug. 1, 1981)As sixteen-year-old Lisl's mother dies of cancer, Lisl begins to learn more about the conflicting feelings of love, guilt, grief, and resentment which one feels upon losing a parent
-
That Extraordinary Pig of Paris
Roni Schotter
Hardcover (Philomel, May 4, 1994)A debonair Parisian pig finds himself in great danger when he falls into the clutches of an unscrupulous butcher
K
-
Go, Little Green Truck!
Roni Schotter, Julia Kuo
Hardcover (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Feb. 16, 2016)Ready, set, go!Little Green is ready to rumble.He is a happy, busy little pickup truck who loves helping out on the farm. Until...He wakes up one morning to find a big new blue truck ready to take his place. But can Big Blue take on all the jobs? Even the small and gentle ones? With some love, care, and paint...Ready, set, go!Little Green is ready to rumble again, all the way to the farmers' market.
N
-
Dreamland by Roni Schotter
Roni Schotter
Hardcover (Orchard Books (NY), March 15, 1769)None
-
Go, Little Green Truck!
Roni Schotter, Julia Kuo
eBook (Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), Feb. 16, 2016)Ready, set, go!Little Green is ready to rumble.He is a happy, busy little pickup truck who loves helping out on the farm. Until...He wakes up one morning to find a big new blue truck ready to take his place. But can Big Blue take on all the jobs? Even the small and gentle ones? With some love, care, and paint...Ready, set, go!Little Green is ready to rumble again, all the way to the farmers' market.