Search Results “E. B. Lewis”

Readie Jeebies: When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat

Friday, December 5, 2008.

When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat Author: Muriel Harris-Weinstein (on JOMB)
Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Chronicle Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0811851311

Blithe bobbling, babbling and blowing of bubbles in cheery sherbet pinks and lime get our lips slipping and our tongues tripping and leave us finger-snapping, toe-tapping and scatting every time.

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HOTLINE VOICES: Amber Santos shares her love of Charlotte’s Web (by E. B. Lewis).

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Excerpt of Louis Armstrong from a recording of Ain’t Mishavin’ found on The Internet Archive.

Dogged Determination: Night Running (How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog)

Saturday, September 20, 2008.

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Night Running: How James Escaped with the Help of His Faithful Dog Author: Elisa Carbone
Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Knopf Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 037582247X

Haunting, heartbreaking and not for the faint of heart, this gorgeously illustrated true tale of trial and triumph opens our eyes to the horrors of slavery and the depths of devotion of one loyal dog.

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HOTLINE VOICES: A listener shares her thoughts about The Land of Smeared.

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Sun, Snubs and Striving: My Best Friend

Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

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My Best Friend Author: Mary Ann Rodman
Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB)
Published: 2005 Puffin (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0142408069

Sunshine bounces from dancing water on every page of this gorgeously captured exploration of poolside politics and the prevalent pain of unrequited attentions.

Prejudice and Perfect Pitch: Across the Alley

Friday, April 27, 2007.

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Across The Alley Author: Richard Michelson (on JOMB)
Illustrator: E. B. Lewis (on JOMB)
Published: 2006 GP Putnam & Son
ISBN: 0399239707

Gorgeously illustrated and intimately told, this tale of friendship and understanding is an inspiring tribute to the distinctions and connections that define us.