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Any Cat Can Cook: Garfield Learns About Cooking
by Mark Acey, A&S '79, Ed '79, MA (A&S) '82
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If Garfield wanted to make dinner, what dish would he fix? Lasagna cookies, of course! Would he and Odie enjoy the results? Not likely. Instead, some very strange and funny things would happen, according to author Acey, head writer for Paws, Inc. He is often the voice of cartoonist Jim Davis' lovable, exasperating feline.
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Seven Lonely Places, Seven Warm Places
by April Bolton, A&S '75
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Why can't I eat all the cookies? I mean, really, why? It's a good question, one that parents might be tempted to answer with the ubiquitous, but muddy "Because I said so." Author April Bolton has a better answer -- one firmly grounded in morality and on a level that kids can grasp. Her book, whimsically illustrated and contemporarily styled, explains how gluttony and the other six deadly sins make us lonely. And lonely is something even the tiniest tots understand. Because children's experience is limited, says the author, they rely on what they've seen and felt, not necessarily on what we've told them. With that in mind, the book conveys the essence of each misdeed in brief, tangible snapshots: "Envy is a foggy place… where what you have shrinks and fades and what your friend has grows big and bright." The lonely places are quickly followed by the cure -- seven virtues that lead us out of loneliness and into the light. Or, as Bolton would tell children: "Justice divides your peanut butter sandwich into a zillion parts." The author is a recipient of the UC Elliston Prize for Poetry. Order information: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, local bookstores, or the St. Anthony Messenger Press at 1-800-488-0488. |
Because Nothing Looks Like God
by Lawrence Kushner, A&S '65
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Rabbi-in-residence at
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, Kushner
is widely regarded as one of the most creative religious writers in
America. The latest of his 10 books, both published in 2000, are "Because
Nothing Looks Like God" and "The Way into Jewish Mystical
Tradition." The first is a picture book about God for pre-schoolers,
written with his wife, Karen, presenting "ideas that won't have
to be outgrown." (An earlier work, "The Book of Miracles,"
addressed 8- to 12-year-olds.) "The Way" is Jewish spirituality
and mysticism for adults: "a layperson's introduction to the
kabbalistic imagination as a contemporary worldview." A lecturer, teacher-mentor to rabbinic students and occasional commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," Kushner also was rabbi to a congregation for 28 years, introducing family fellowship groups and encouraging the creation of a gender-neutral liturgy. A full list of his books may be obtained from the publisher, Jewish Lights. Order information: Jewish Lights, Box 237, Sunset Farm Offices, Route 4, Woodstock, VT, (802) 457-4000 |
In God's Hands
by Lawrence Kushner, A&S '65
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Rabbi Kushner proves again he is one of America's most creative religious writers, for children as well as adults. This charming picture book (grades K-3, published in 2005) shows how ordinary people become "God's hands" to others.
Jacob, a rich man, usually naps during Torah reading, but one day hears: "You shall bake 12 loaves of challah and set them before me." Believing it is a message from God, he hurries home, bakes the bread, then places it inside the ark at the synagogue. The caretaker, David, enters later to beg God to help his starving family. He is dazzled to find the bread "from God" and takes it home. With the rabbi's help, both come to understand the real miracle.
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Photos by Jack Klumpe, Ed ’42
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These are a few of the historic notes that introduce Mersch's history of the Cincinnati Bengals. The book offers more than 200 photos, many by alumnus Jack Klumpe, who donated his professional work to UC's Archives & Rare Books Library. From great action shots of team heroes of the past to pictures of revered coaches, dancing Ben-Gals and striped tiger mascots, this volume reminds readers of the excitement that has kept fans cheering since '68.
Just a few of the "greats" pictured in action are Mike Reid, Anthony Munoz, Bob Trumpy, Cris Collinsworth, Pat McInally, Archie Griffin, Essex Johnson, Ken Anderson, Virgil Carter, Greg Cook, Boomer Esiason, "Samoan" Jack Thompson and Sam Wyche.
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ISBN: 0-7385-4090-0
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The designer also provides photos of a dozen Derby champions of the past, an explanation of the raising of thoroughbreds and a summary of U.S. racing traditions, including how the colorful “silks” worn by each jockey reveal the stable he or she represents. For readers who long to hear the famous bugle call that introduces the race, Pease includes a recording on a tiny CD of the authentic “Call to the Post.”
As if her illustration and writing talents aren't enough, this alum has also founded her own publishing company, Paintbox Press, to monitor the production quality of her hardcover 11.5 x 11.5 volumes.
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In colorful pop-up scenes, readers see rows of marching band members; elaborate floats led by Tom Turkey; hundreds of Macy employees as clowns, mimes and Keystone Kops; and high-flying character balloons guided by teams of Macy volunteers. When the Radio City Rockettes do their synchronized dance kicks, readers have a chance to set the pace.
Pease, who owns her own publishing company, Paintbox Press, teaches a course on the art of Children's books at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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ISBN: 0-9669433-2-5
San Francisco's Famous Sea Lions
by Kat Shehata, A&S '00, and Jo McElwee, RWC '97
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The "noisy,
stinky, playful, lazy" sea lions who make their home at
Pier 39 in San Francisco star in this charming picture book,
which is not just for kids. Shehata has written a concise, fact-filled
text that complements McElwee's appealing paintings. The talented
mother-daughter team, having earned writing and illustration
certificates at UC, describes sea lions' quirky habits, favorite
foods, social manners and occasional need for rescue by the
nearby California Marine Mammal Center. One mystery remains: No one really knows why the world's most famous sea lion colony moved from Seal Rock, their long-time home, to San Francisco's popular tourist pier in 1989. The sea lions aren't telling. Order information: Angel Bea Publishing, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders |
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The author's bold, colorful graphics will delight youngsters and older readers alike. Simon has earned accolades for her work at AIGA's New York book-design exhibition and received a 2006 finalist award from the Writers League of Texas.
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What does Jack have to say? He wants to ask Libby how angels grow their wings and whether he will recognize her when he gets to heaven. He wonders if she got the colored balloons he sent skyward on her birthday. Does she still love and miss him and her family?
Jack remembers that Libby was unable to hug anyone or crawl around when she was alive, so he’s glad to think that, now, she’s free to zoom around the sky and move any way she wishes. Because Libby must know God pretty well, he asks his sister to "give him a big hug from me."
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Profiles include Dr. Gerty Cori, the first woman in America to receive a Nobel Prize in science; Dr. S. Josephine Baker, who dramatically lowered New York's infant mortality rate in the early 1900s; Rita Levi-Montalcini, neurophysiologist who shared the 1986 Nobel in medicine for discovering the nerve growth factor; Rosalyn Yalow, medical physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1977; Dorothy Hodgkin, who won a Nobel in chemistry in 1964; Mary Leakey, anthropologist who was first to excavate a 2,000-year-old homo erectus; Rosalind Franklin, whose x-ray photos of DNA revealed the double helix structure; and Sylvia Earle, ocean scientist, undersea explorer and National Geographic author.
Previous books by this author include "Eight Who Made a Difference: Pioneer Women in the Arts" and "Writing for Freedom, a story about Lydia Maria Child."
ISBN: 1888105704
Boot Camp
by Juliann Wetz, Eve '00
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Robbie, who
dreams of becoming a marine like his cousin Jim, can scarcely
wait for the junior "boot camp" the marine has promised
for his next visit. Best friend Marshall begs to be included,
but when Marshall turns out to be the better athlete, the boys'
competitiveness spoils the fun. Will the friends patch up their
differences in time to convince Jim to resume "boot camp?"
If your kids enjoy this easy-chapter book, introduce them to another Robbie and Marshall story about a stolen camp knife, "Genuine Swiss Army." Wetz's work has appeared in children's publications, as well as area newspapers and magazines, and she has hosted writing workshops and book-signing programs in schools. Order information:$4.95 plus $1.95 shipping/handling for each book to Juliann Wetz, 6099 Snow Hill Drive, Hamilton OH 45011 |
