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Paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright And Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Elizabeth's Song tells the inspirational story based on the young life of the noted African American folksinger, guitarist, and songwriter, Elizabeth Libba Cotten. Elizabeth borrows a guitar from a friend and teaches herself to play it left-handed. Eventually, Elizabeth earns enough money to buy a guitar of her own and, when only eleven years old, writers her first song. That song, Freight Train, has become a folk music classic. Elizabeth's unique style of playing guitar (upside down and backwards), from which the term cotton-picking is derived, has inspired countless other artists. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Elizabeth's Song tells the inspirational story based on the young life of the noted African American folksinger, guitarist, and songwriter, Elizabeth Libba Cotten. Elizabeth borrows a guitar from a friend and teaches herself to play it left-handed. Eventually, Elizabeth earns enough money to buy a guitar of her own and, when only eleven years old, writers her first song. That song, Freight Train, has become a folk music classic. Elizabeth's unique style of playing guitar (upside down and backwards), from which the term cotton-picking is derived, has inspired countless other artists. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. It is the Fourth of July, and a young girl and her parents are off to see the town's big paradeHoorade Day! Boosted up on daddy's shoulders, the girl excitedly waves to her family members in the parade and joyfully describes each section. From the bleats and bangs of the marching band to the graceful twirls of the ribbon dancers, the little girl spots it all, reciting simple, rhyming cheers that complement the bright illustrations of the diverse community on each page. Narrated in jolly, lively verse, Hoorade Day! celebrates the birthday of a nation founded on principles of unity and hope. It will delight children and adults alike, keeping them smiling to the very last page. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Hu, Ying-Hwa; Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community. The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink. Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow. But with the day quickly approaching, she has a problem--how will her dress sing if it has no jingles? A terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member! In partnership with We Need Diverse Books. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith's lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community. The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe's dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink. Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow. But with the day quickly approaching, she has a problem--how will her dress sing if it has no jingles? A terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member! In partnership with We Need Diverse Books. Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hu, Ying-Hwa; Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hu, Ying-Hwa; Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).

Condition: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Shows minimal signs of wear and previous use. Can include minimal notes/highlighting. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Imagine a perfect day, when everything goes just right. Alicia is having just that sort of day. It is her birthday, and we are joining her on her journey through her neighborhood, as her family, friends, and neighbors do their part to make her day a happy one. The familiar scenes will leave every urban kid excited about his or her next birthday. Hu, Ying-Hwa; Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…