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Author: Anne Broyles
Illustrator: Anna Alter (on JOMB)
Published: 2008 Charlesbridge (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1570916756

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Creamy, rounded illustrations and smooth southern narration tell the heartbreaking yet hopeful, true tale of a young girl who survived isolation, slavery and exile with the help of her wits, her mother’s memory and the kindness of a stranger.

Other books mentioned

• McFig & McFly: A Tale of Jealousy, Revenge, and Death {with a Happy Ending}
• Children’s Poet, Nikki Giovanni

You can learn more about the forced Cherokee relocation and the Trail of Tears here.

 

 Flowers, Philanthropy and Freedom: Priscilla and the Hollyhocks [5:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Authors: Caroline Arnold and Madeleine Comora
Illustrator: Rahul Bhushan
Published: 2007 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 076132609X

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Strikingly intricate illustrations and lush, detailed narrative transform this four hundred year old story of tenderness, tragedy and tribute into a fascinating non-fiction fairy tale.

More ancient stories and flavours of The East on JOMB:

• Lugalbanda: The Boy Who Got Caught Up In The War
• Red Butterfly (How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China)
• In the Heart of the Village
• Lights For Gita
• Mama’s Saris
• Sanji and the Baker
• A Horse in the House

More architecture on JOMB:

• Barn
• Iggy Peck, Architect

Thanks to Kate Heartfield of The Ottawa Citizen for joining us for this show. You can read Kate’s blog here.

 

 Love, Loss and Luxury: Taj Mahal [9:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Deb Lucke
Illustrator: Deb Lucke
Published: 2007 Simon & Schuster (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1416928294

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Chatty, irreverent narrative and outrageous edge-to-edge illustrations portray the crimes and punishments of fourteen famous historical figures as the antics, timeouts and grumblings of unruly children in this hilarious timeout corner staple.

Other books mentioned:

• A Horse in the House

Check out the full list of non-fiction picture books nominated for the 2007 Cybils Awards here.

 

 Greats Misbehaving: The Book Of Time Outs (A Mostly True History of the World's Biggest Troublemakers) [7:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Robert Andrew Parker
Illustrator: Robert Andrew Parker
Published: 2008 Random House (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0375839658

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Breezy, evocative images and fondly recalled, first-person narrative provide an intimate — if imagined — look at the early life and loves of Jazz legend, Art Tatum.

You can learn more about Art Tatum here.

More music on JOMB:

• Ben’s Trumpet
• Jazz ABZ (An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits)
• The Bat Boy and His Violin
• Across the Alley
• The Philharmonic Gets Dressed

More books featuring visually impaired protagonists on JOMB:

• The Sound of Colors

 

 Greatness, Gratitude and Generosity: Piano Starts Here (The Young Art Tatum) [6:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Stephanie Calmenson (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Justin Sutcliffe
Published: 1994 Clarion Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0395654777

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Crisp, candid photographs and friendly, fact-filled text tell the true tale of an exceptionally lovable dog who, through the generosity, skill and hard work of herself, her master, her trainers and vet, brings joy and companionship to strangers.

More stories about the impact of visiting dogs:

• How Smudge Came
• Dr. White

 

 Sharing Shaggy Friendship: Rosie -- A Visiting Dog's Story [7:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Wynton Marsalis Phil Schaap
Illustrator: Paul Rogers
Published: 2007 Candlewick Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0763621358

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Vintage poster-style illustrations and meticulously crafted poems pay tribute to the skill, spirit and style of twenty-six jazz greats, from A to Z.

 

 The Bee's Knees: Jazz ABZ (An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits) [7:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrator: Sophie Blackall (on JOMB)
Published: 2002 Chronicle Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0811834905

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The hush of dependable peaches and greens gently gives way to a crescendo of red in this thoughtfully unfolding, true story of a young girl with a dream — and the patient, respectful cracking of cultural constraints that made her dream come true.

You can help make a dream come true today by joining the effort to provide schooling and stability for autistic children in China. To learn more click here.

 

 Earned Learning: Ruby's Wish [9:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Debby Atwell
Illustrator: Debby Atwell
Published: 1996 Houghton Mifflin Company (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0618153160

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Ever occupied with the details of existence, generations of fleeting lives brush past the stalwart narrator spinning a tale of contrast and continuance that is a humbling reminder of the beauty and brevity of life.

 

 Exits, Entrances and our Ephemeral Existence: Barn [8:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Betsy Hearne
Illustrator: Bethanne Andersen
Published: 1997 Greenwillow Press (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0060799218

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Radiant with peace and perseverance, this beautiful string of family remembrances gently sips and savours the contributions of seven remarkably unremarkable women.

Read the story behind the story here.

 

 Generations of Generosity: Seven Brave Women [11:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Sheldon Oberman
Illustrator: Les Tait (on JOMB)
Published: Tundra Books (on JOMB)
ISBN: 0887763863

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Historically accurate illustrations and unusually poetic narrative bring to life the plight of a young boy struggling to earn a single dollar and the genuine kindness of Sir Henry Pellatt.

Other books about Casa Loma: The Cat and the Wizard

 

 Imagine Generosity: The White Stone in the Castle Wall [11:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Gloria Houston
Illustrator: Susan Condie Lamb
Published: 1997 Harper Collins Canada
ISBN: 0064433749

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Gently illustrated and lovingly told, this fond reflection on a life generously lived shares the energy, emotion, dreams and disappointments of a woman who made her mark.

Other books mentioned: Miss Rumphius

 

 My Great-Aunt Arizona [8:12m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Author: Spencer Johnson
Illustrator: Stephen Pileggi
Published: 1977 Value Communications
ISBN: 0916392066

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With cartoony illustrations and stripped down stories the ValueTales Series of books use imaginitive devices to introduce young readers to historical figures and the personal attributes that helped them make a difference in their worlds.

If you are curious about the fate of the ValueTales, you can listen to an interesting interview about an attempt to revive these books on�Mark’s ElectricSky podcast.

 

 The Value of Believing In Yourself: The Story of Louis Pasteur: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download