books by Ted Lewin     books:     Ted Lewin      Faithful Elephants: A True Story of Animals, People, and War Yukio Tsuchiya Sandpiper, 1997 Beautiful I just attended a Peace Prize Forum in Sioux Falls, SD, and this book was part of a curriculum for teaching children about peace and war. I think it is one of the most powerful books I have ever read. This is a tender book about how war affects life, in a way ...             Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu Philomel, 2003 An extraordinary testimony to archaeological history Accessibly written and very beautifully by Caldecott Honor Winner Ted Lewin, Lost City: The Discovery Of Machu Picchu is a picturebook history presentation about a 1911 journey into Peru in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. What was actually discovered ...             One Green Apple Eve Bunting Clarion Books, 2006 Immigrant empathy Eve Bunting portrays a warm look at the plight of one immigrant girl transitioning to an American classroom for the very first time. I read this book with second graders yesterday (who have a brand new student from Norway in their midst) and I think all of them felt ...             A. Lincoln And Me Louise W. Borden Scholastic Paperbacks, 2001 A. Lincoln and Me This a wonderful children's book for early elementary teachers. It has so many possible uses. Some of these include: individual differences, historical fiction to interest children in history, and the introduction to money. Plus, the illustrations are simply ...             The Always Prayer Shawl (Reading Rainbow Books) Sheldon Oberman Boyds Mills Press, 2005 A moving celebration of famiy and religious tradition This is a beautiful, moving story that was a gift for our son on his bris. (It moved me to tears when I first read it.) Exquisitely illustrated and well-told, the story celebrates values, tradition, and intergenerational relationships. It will be a great ...             Peppe the Lamplighter Elisa Bartone HarperTrophy, 1997 Stunning artwork makes this book special "Peppe the Lamplighter" combines a story by Elisa Bartone with illustrations by Ted Lewin. The story takes place "[a] long time ago when there was no electricity and the street lamps in Little Italy had to be lit by hand." The hero of the book is Peppe, who lives with ...             The Secret of the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) Lynne Reid Banks HarperTrophy, 1990 The Secret of the Indian The Secret of the Indian By: Lynne Reid Banks Reviewed By: P. Shah Period 1 Omri and Patrick are forced to reveal their secret to Patrick's cousin. At first, they couldn't trust her one bit, but as things got out of control, they realized they needed Emma. It all ...             Day of Ahmed's Secret Florence H. Parry HarperTrophy, 1995 Everything Has Its Time to Be An especially beautiful and thought-provoking book. The story transports us to Cairo, Egypt, where we are invited to observe a day in the life of a young Egyptian boy who sells gas canisters to help his family, all the while, harboring a secret. A must read if you ...             The World's Greatest Elephant Ralph Helfer Philomel, 2006 Amazing Story I just read this for the first time yesterday with my daughter. This is an amazing story with beautiful illustrations by Ted Lewin. A wonderful book!             Island of the Blue Dolphins (Illustrated) Scott O'Dell Houghton Mifflin, 1990 Classic adventure This is a story I have read many times since I was a child. I'm sure every little girl goes through that phase where she would like nothing more than to be a wild maiden living alone with the animals, and that is probably the basis of a lot of appeal. But that does ...             The Storytellers HarperCollins, 1998 Another superb story from Ted Lewin Ted Lewin's "Storytellers" is just another in a long line of Lewin miracles. I am always so taken with his storytelling skills, not to mention the astonishing illustrations he does. This is the tale of Abdul and his grandfather, Moroccans who spend their time sitting ...             Pennies in a Jar Dori Chaconas Peachtree Publishers, 2007 When his father goes off to fight in World War II, a young boy promises to be brave. But it isn t always easy. Especially now that he and his mother are alone and the air is punctuated by bursts of loud noises from air raid siren tests. Lots of things scare him, but especially the street horses: Josephine, who pulls the ragman s wagon and Nell, ...             Paperboy Louise W Borden, Mary Kay Kroeger Sandpiper, 2001 Paperboy This book, based on a true story, is both informative and entertaining. The story is set in 1927 in Cincinnati and revolves around the fight that Jack Dempsey did not win. But the theme of the book is what makes it such an excellent book. The paperboy did not quit ...             High As A Hawk T. A. Barron Philomel, 2004 Determination High as a Hawk is a sensational story of a little girl's determination to live out her mother's dream. Anyone who has lost a loved one can relate to wanting that person to live on in some way. T.A. Baron captures the endurance and the hardships that come with ...             Horse Song: The Naadam of Mongolia Ted Lewin, Betsy Lewin Lee & Low Books, 2008 Fantastic book that captures the spirit of Mongolia's Naadam Festival This book is absolutely wonderful for children, teachers, parents, anthropologists, and Mongolia enthusiasts alike! Ted and Betsy Lewin creatively captured the spirit and splendor of Naadam, a vibrant festival showcasing Mongolia's talented sportsmen and women. 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