books by David Wisniewski     books:     David Wisniewski      Ducky Eve Bunting Sandpiper, 2004 This is a wonderful book that appeals to any age child I really love this book. The illustrations are bright and fun. The story is very charming and my 5 yr. old found the true story behind it very fascinating. I highly recommend it for 2 to 5 year olds.             Sundiata: Lion King of Mali David Wisniewski Sandpiper, 1999 Ignore previous review For anyone concerned by the previous Nov. 2003 review - Wisniewski's book does not contain this episode. The reviewer must be thinking of another version (although I can't argue with the sentiment!)             The Warrior and the Wise Man David Wisniewski HarperTrophy, 1998 Interesting Tale Taking Place In Japan David Wisniewski created this fiction tale and set the tale in Japan. He says that the Japanese culture seemed like the perfect setting for his story. It is very nice and interesting. A warrior seems to run over everything but get many things that he wants. A Wise ...             Worlds of Shadow: Teaching with Shadow Puppetry David Wisniewski, Donna Wisniewski Teacher Ideas Press, 1996 A MUST-HAVE BOOK AFTER SEEING DAVID WISNIEWSKI GIVE A PRESENTATION ON BOOK TV/C-SPAN 2, I JUST HAD TO HAVE THIS BOOK. HIS PRESENTATION INCLUDED A BRIEF EXAMPLE OF HIS SHADOW PUPPETRY SKILLS. TRUELY AWESOME. EVEN IF I NEVER TRY TO DO IT, I HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION I NEED TO PUT ON A ...             The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups David Wisniewski Scholastic, 1999 Creative Writing Exemplified This is a very funny book. I use it in my classroom of middle schoolers. As an English teacher, I use this book in my classroom to illstrate "creative thinking". We had so much fun writing similar rules.             Golem David Wisniewski Sandpiper, 2007 Poignant This is one of my favorite books. Exquisite. Although intended as a "children's" book--the stunning artwork is geared toward youth--the deceptively simple story is probably better appreciated by adults. This is the inspiration behind all the Frankenstein, android, ...             The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups HarperTrophy, 2001 The Secret Knowledge of Grown-Ups What a great book! My children enjoyed reading this book together, we all laughed out loud at the revelations of adults "Secret Knowledge!" Sure to delight grown-ups and children alike!             Sumo Mouse David Wisniewski Amazon Remainders Account, 2002 Who is that Chubby Champion of Justice..... "If Mount Fuji Blows its stack,/If a monster should attack,/Don't just hide inside your house!/Give a call for Sumo Mouse!" There's trouble in Tokyo. Tanaka Toys, maker of squeaky toys, is kidnapping mice. "We can't make squeaky toys without squeaky mice." Who's ...             Rain Player David Wisniewski Sandpiper, 1995 Excellent Story for MesoAmerican/Mayan Study Units. The Rain Player By Caldecott Award Winner, David Wisniewski is one more example of his fantastic story telling ability across many cultures. This book makes an excellent Read Aloud for use in ancient mesoamerican (particularly Mayan) studies. The author did ...             Tough Cookie David Wisniewski HarperCollins, 1999 Creatively superb! TOUGH COOKIE is one of the most creative and humorous books I have read. Because of its mix of adult humor with children's imagination, I think it is best suited for children ages 11 and up. What an excellent use of language and humor!             Halloweenies HarperTrophy, 2002 Get ready to shriek...with laughter! Within these covers lurk five horror spoofs just waiting to tickle your funny bone. Can it survive the shaggy shenanigans of "Frankenstein's Hamster"? Can it endure the galactic giggles of "Attack of the Space Toupees"? Yes, you say... Well, grab your popcorn! The lights are going down! The curtains are going ...             Amanda Joins the Circus (An Avon Camelot Book) Avi HarperTrophy, 1999 Awesome! That's the only word Amanda the raccoon can think of to describe the circus, and she's determined to join it as a clown. Her brother, Phillip, wants to join the circus, too. But the two raccoons don't know there's someone who plans to close the circus down -- and they're headed for a showdown in the center ring.             I'll Play With You Mary McKenna Siddals Clarion Books, 2000 The cut-paper artistry of Caldecott winner David Wisniewski is joined with Mary McKenna Siddals's lyrical verse in this sweet and simple book about the joys of outdoor play. The sun, wind, clouds, rain, stars, and moon are waiting outside, inviting little ones to come and play with them. A multiethnic group of children is featured in this ideal ...             Workshop Andrew Clements Clarion Books, 1999 great theme, beautiful illustrations, horrible text My 2 1/2 year old loves (adores, really) this book. Each double-page spread shows both a specific tool (hammer, drill, shears, etc) and the progression of building an old-fashioned carousel. The pictures are really gorgeous, with lots of detail, and very stylized. ...             Elfwyn's Saga David Wisniewski HarperCollins, 1990 The story of how Elfwyn the Second-Sighted saved her clan Gorm the Grim is outraged that the Hidden Folk have favored Analaf Haraldsson with the greenest valley in the North, so he carves hateful runes deep in a boulder overlooking the valley and lays a curse on Anlaf and all his line. Because of this curse, Elfwyn (a Celtic ...          products you might be interested in search for books grown-ups, halloweenies, knowledge, sundiata, teaching, workshop      toavi.com    web we recommend This is a wonderful book that appeals to any age child randomly chosen book: Adorno the Possibility of the Impossible