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A MIND OF HER OWN: THE STORY OF MYSTERY WRITER AGATHA CHRISTIE Written by Robyn McGrath and Illustrated by Liz Wong Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world-renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie's journey to authorship in this picture book biography.
Before Agatha Christie became the greatest mystery writer of all time, she was a girl who loved books, make-believe, and puzzling out problems. She was a keen observer, always noticing the secrets hiding in the shadows and the clues just waiting to be uncovered. More than anything, Agatha loved detective stories. She longed to write her own mysteries, but she struggled when she put pen to paper. The letters came out jumbled, the words twisting and snagging. Writing became a new puzzle for her to solve.
Her family and teachers chided her for being lost in her head, but Agatha wasn't lost...she had a mind of her own!
Published by Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster |
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HER EYES ON THE STARS: MARIA MITCHELL, ASTRONOMER Written by Laurie Wallmark and Illustrated by Liz Wong NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
In the mid 19th century, Maria Mitchell was not only among the first women to discover a comet, she was the first American to do so.
Maria became a professional astronomer, a first for an American woman. She went on to teach a generation of young women at Vassar College how to set their sights high. Mitchell's passion for the stars shines in Laurie Wallmark's dynamic text and Liz Wong's glowing art.
Published by Creston Books |
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NOBODY LIKES FROGS: A BOOK OF TOADALLY FUN FACTS Written by Barbara Davis-Pyles and Illustrated by Liz Wong Why would you pick up a book about frogs? Nobody likes them! At least according to Persnickety Q. Turtle. In this humorous narrative nonfiction picture book the text cleverly puts the reader in the role of the "expert" to educate a persnickety turtle about the amazing amphibian known as the frog. With the reader's help, Persnickety Q. Turtle learns intriguing frog facts, such as they can breathe through their skin while underwater and their eyes help them swallow. Pick up this book and help Persnickety find out all the reasons frogs are such incredible creatures. Published by Little Bigfoot Books |
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QUACKERS Written and Illustrated by Liz Wong A cat who thinks he’s a duck? He must be Quackers!! Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers |
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I AM NOT A PENGUIN: A PANGOLIN'S LAMENT Written and Illustrated by Liz Wong This hilarious story of a pangolin with an identity crisis will be loved by fans of Penguin Problems and Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great.
Poor pangolin--he's trying to explain who he is, but all the other animals keep getting confused.
You have scales--like a snake? A long tongue--like a frog? A strong scent--like a skunk? You can roll in a ball--like an armadillo? And a name that sounds a lot like...penguin? We love penguins!
No, no, no! I am not a penguin! There are no penguins here!
But then, just when it couldn't get worse, a penguin arrives!!
What's a poor pangolin got to do to be understood?!
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers |
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PIRATE QUEEN: A STORY OF ZHENG YI SAO Written by Helaine Becker and Illustrated by Liz Wong An inspiring story of Zheng Yi Sao, the real-life pirate queen who took control of her life—and the South China seas—in the early 19th century.
The most powerful pirate in history was a woman who was born into poverty in Guangzhou, China, in the late 1700s. When pirates attacked her town and the captain took a liking to her, she saw a way out. Zheng Yi Sao agreed to marry him only if she got an equal share of his business. When her husband died six years later, she took command of the fleet.
Over the next decade, the pirate queen built a fleet of over 1,800 ships and 70,000 men. On land and sea, Zheng Yi Sao’s power rivaled the emperor himself. Time and again, her ships triumphed over the emperor’s ships.
When she was ready to retire, Zheng Yi Sao surrendered—on her own terms, of course. Even though there was a price on her head, she was able to negotiate her freedom, living in peace and prosperity for the rest of her days.
Zheng Yi Sao’s powerful story is told in lyrical prose by award-winning author Helaine Becker. Liz Wong’s colorful, engaging illustrations illuminate this inspiring woman in history.
Published by House of Anansi Press/Groundwood Books |
“Rendered in a soft palette using watercolors, colored pencils, and gouache, Wong offers a gentle story of imprinting, to be sure, but more so a story of finding love where and when it is least expected.“School Library Journal, starred review
“A captivating and endearing life lesson.“ Booklist, starred review
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THE GOOSE EGG Written and Illustrated by Liz Wong Henrietta likes her quiet life. A morning swim, a cup of tea—all is serene.
But everything changes when she bumps her head and winds up with a goose egg—A REAL goose egg. Henrietta tries to return the baby goose to the nest, but her flock has flown. It’s up to Henrietta to raise her.
Goose isn’t anything like Henrietta. She’s flappy, and noisy, and exhausting. But Henrietta raises that goose right. She teaches her to swim, and to honk, and to fly. When Goose flies off with the other geese, Henrietta is so proud!
And then . . . lonely. How quiet her life feels now.
But the love you give has a way of coming back to you. And Henrietta has a wonderful surprise in store. . . .
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers |
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