Charlotte Zolotow war eine amerikanische Autorin, Dichterin, Herausgeberin und Verlegerin von Kinderbüchern. Ihre Werke zeichnen sich durch eine einfühlsame Auseinandersetzung mit kindlichen Emotionen und eine lyrische, zugängliche Prosa aus, die sowohl junge Leser als auch Erwachsene anspricht. Als prägende Figur im Verlagswesen förderte sie die Karrieren zahlreicher gefeierter Autoren und gestaltete die Kinderliteratur maßgeblich mit. Ihre eigenen Geschichten erforschen mit beständiger Anmut universelle Themen wie Liebe, Verlust und das Erwachsenwerden.
Jemanden zu beschenken, den man besonders lieb hat, ist gar nicht so einfach. »Herr Hase«, sagte das kleine Mädchen, »ich brauche Hilfe.« Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf die Suche nach dem passenden Geburtstagsgeschenk für die Mutter. Doch was soll es nur sein? Etwas Rotes oder etwas Gelbes? Etwas Grünes oder Blaues? Allzu viel wollen wir nicht verraten, nur: Es wird ein ganz phantastisches Geschenk.
More than anything William wants a doll. Don't be a creep, says his brother. Sissy, sissy, chants the boy next door. Then one day, someone really understands William's wish and makes it easy for others to understand too.
At the end of a happy day, a little boy asks, "Why does the day have to end?" His mother points to the pale sliver of moon high in the darkening sky and tells him that the day must end so the night can begin. "But where does the sun go when the day ends?" the little boy asks. "The day doesn't end, " explains his mother, "it begins somewhere else."
A fresh new edition of a classic picture book by a legendary author and a beloved illustrator, about a girl and her mother, with themes of growing up, dreams, and letting go A girl declares all the things she'll do for her mother when she is all grown up--from climbing mountains and swimming across oceans, to picking the pinkest rose, to building the biggest bridge and a castle for her mother to live in, to taming a wild black horse for her mother to ride--ending with the friend she will bring her mother to keep her company while she travels the world. Originally published in 1964, A Rose, a Bridge, and a Wild Black Horse is a new edition of a beloved picture book by renowned children's book author Charlotte Zolotow, reenvisioned by her daughter, celebrated author Crescent Dragonwagon, and illustrated by award-winning artist Julie Morstad. The book includes an afterword by Crescent Dragonwagon about her mother and this special new edition of their book.
A lonely rabbit searches for others of his kind from summer through winter until he finds one special bunny.
Welcome the outdoors inside for story time with this classic tale of a garden changing through the seasons. A young girl and her older companion watch birds, fly a kite, plant flowers, and play in the snow, watching flowers bloom and leaves fall as the year passes. This quiet story celebrates the simple joys found close to home, and the importance of sharing those experiences with the ones you love. A perfect story time pick for any season, In My Garden explores the natural marvels of the world around us and encourages young readers to think about what they love best throughout the year. Written by picture book master Charlotte Zolotow and originally published in 1960, this elegant reimagining of In My Garden features all-new illustrations by accomplished author-illustrator Philip Stead. His delicate illustrations and gentle, colorful palette bring new life and meaning to this classic tale-- a beautiful tribute to the experience of childhood, and a thank you to a master storyteller.
All creatures sleep in their own way, from bears hibernating in caves, to horses standing in fields and seals stretched out on their flippers. This charming bedtime book explores the different ways animals slumber, from familiar pets like cats and dogs, cosy in their baskets, to the less well-known cricket and moth. Charlotte Zolotow's gentle and timeless language combines with exquisite illustrations by Vladimir Bobri to create a calm, comforting text that is the perfect precursor to nodding off.
A poignant evocation of childhood pain and jealousy at the desertion of a best friend, with a message of optimism and empowerment A child reminisces about the many joyful and playful moments she used to share with her dear old buddy, who has made a new friend. But although she is sad, she finds the strength to keep her head high and sets out to find a new playmate.
