My Life Begins! explores how life begins for Jacob when his triplet sisters are born, and how siblings get to know each other as time, and love, evolve.Jacob is nine years old when his life changes. He wants a litter of puppies.
Patricia MacLachlan Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Patricia MacLachlans Schreiben ist tief in der natürlichen Welt verwurzelt, insbesondere in der Prärielandschaft, die ihr frühes Lebensverständnis prägte. Ihre vielen gefeierten Romane und Bilderbücher erforschen die zarten Dynamiken von Familien und die authentischen Erfahrungen der Kindheit. MacLachlans unverwechselbare literarische Stimme zeichnet sich durch ihre lyrische Prosa und eine sanfte, aber tiefgründige Auseinandersetzung mit menschlicher Verbundenheit aus. Sie besitzt die einzigartige Fähigkeit, die stille Schönheit des Landlebens und den beständigen Geist ihrer Charaktere hervorzurufen, und bietet den Lesern ein Gefühl von Wärme und Reflexion.






A Secret Shared
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan paints a moving portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the importance of bringing the truth out into the light, in this beautiful and profound story about adoption, now available in paperback. Nora and Ben's younger sister Birdy loves to keep secrets. She surprises her family more than once: She hides a kitten in her room. She writes a beautiful poem. One day Birdy watches her mother spit into a tube, ready to send it off to find out more about herself and where her family came from. Birdy spits into a tube, too, when no one sees her. But when the test results come back, they are a surprise. Birdy is seemingly not related to Nora and Ben's parents. But if she is adopted, how could that have happened without the children knowing? Nora and Ben must learn when to keep a secret, and who to go to for help--and eventually, how to solve this secret for the entire family.
My Poet
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Inspired by the life and craft of Mary Oliver, My Poet celebrates the joy of connecting perception and experience with words, with glowing artwork by Jen Hill and profound text by Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan . Patricia MacLachlan has written a lyrical ode to writing, to poetry, and to the celebrated American poet, Mary Oliver. In this mesmerizing picture book, a little girl wants to write, and one summer day she joins the poet who lives nearby to explore a town on Cape Cod. Together, they look. Together, they touch. Together, they find words. All things in the natural world, the girl discovers, bring words to the poet. Can the girl find the words to write her own poetry, too? Glorious artwork by New York Times bestselling illustrator Jen Hill illuminates the text. Mary Oliver passed away in 2019, but her way of seeing the world inspired this book. Although not biographical, the story captures the author’s personal connection to the famous poet, as summarized in the author’s note.
Barkus: The Most Fun
- 64 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Barkus is back in this third installment of the warm and funny early chapter book series from the Newbery Medal-winning author, Patricia MacLachlan.
When Grandfather Flew
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A grieving boy remembers his grandfather and the hobby they shared, in this moving evocation of love and loss by a Newbery Medalist. Milo's grandfather is fascinated by birds. He admires their freedom and never loses an opportunity to point out the things that make each one special.When he can no longer see as well as he used to, Milo helps him spot and take care of some of his favorites: hovering kestrels, fragile chickadees, and the bald eagle soaring high overhead.One day when Milo comes home, Grandpa isn't there.But when the boy sees an eagle swooping through the sky above, he knows Grandpa is still with them: reborn in the skies, just as he'd wanted.This honest, reflective, and deeply moving portrait of grief offers young readers comfort and hope in difficult times. When Grandfather Flew celebrates the close, beautiful relationships between children and grandparents, and the unique ways we keep lost loved ones close.With a lyrical text by acclaimed author Patricia MacLachlan and vivid, textural artwork by Chris Sheban, this wistful story will resonate with anyone who has felt the loss of a loved one-- and will remind you to look for the reminders of the love you shared.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog: Rex. Grace's aunt is a writer. The word amazing is an everyday word for Rex, who inspires Lily, and helps Grace find the words to write her own story.
My Father's Words
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
Patricia MacLachlan, beloved author of the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall, has crafted another lyrical and touching novel for young readers about finding hope after the loss of a loved one.
Prairie Days
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A delicate, stunning account of life on the prairie from Newbery medalist Patricia MacLachlan.Cool summer mornings begin with the rose orange sun and the smell of earth, and fade into hot summer nights with a yellow moon, covered in a quilt of stars. There are wagon rides, farm dogs, trips into town, and games of kick the can. These are prairie days.Patricia MacLachlan applies her lyrical, sparse voice and vibrant, tender art from Micha Archer to transport readers to the prairie of her youth in this stunning celebration of the beauty in the world.
Meine Freundin Erde
- 44 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Sie kümmert sich um große und kleine Tiere. Sie lässt den Sommerregen fallen, Herbstblätter und Schneeflocken. Im Winter schützt sie die winzigen Samenkörner, die auf den Frühling warten. Unsere Erde behütet alle Lebewesen und gibt den Rhythmus des Lebens vor. Patricia MacLachlans poetischer Text ist eine Liebeserklärung an unseren Planeten und eine Erinnerung daran, gut auf ihn zu achten. Francesca Sanna schuf eine faszinierende Bildwelt, üppig und von konzentrierter Schönheit. Die liebevoll komponierten Lasercut- Seiten machen aus diesem Buch ein besonderes Kunstwerk.
The Iridescence of Birds
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
If you were a boy named Henri Matisse who lived in a dreary town in northern France, what would your life be like? Would it be full of color and art? Full of lines and dancing figures?Find out in this beautiful, unusual picture book about one of the world's most famous and influential artists by acclaimed author and Newbery Medal-winning Patricia MacLachlan and innovative illustrator Hadley Hooper.A Neal Porter Book
Lange Sommer im Garten am Meer, Baseballspiele und ein Zuhause voller Musik - das ist das Leben des jungen Edward, der von allen geliebt wird. Von Anfang an verzaubert der Junge die ganze Familie, weil er vor nichts Angst hat und die Menschen liebt. Das größte Glück für den achtjährigen Edward ist die Geburt seiner Schwester Sabine. Edward liest und singt dem Baby vor, trägt es durchs Haus und möchte es sogar zu einem großen Baseballspiel mitnehmen. Zuvor radelt er rasch noch in die Stadt, um eine Überraschung für Sabine zu besorgen. Doch Edward kommt nie wieder … Ein ergreifendes Jugendbuch über Trauer und einen Abschied für immer!
Grandfather's Dance
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Jack leans back on Grandfather's shoulder. Aunt Mattie's knitting needles click in the dark. The moon rises. The candle flickers in the gentle prairie wind. I close my eyes to keep everything there. Could anything be more perfect than a prairie wedding? Cassie Witting doesn't think so, for her sister Anna's wedding brings two lovebirds together, aunts from faraway Maine, a long white dress with a wedding veil, dancing under a clear blue sky, and a world that smells of roses. As the Witting family comes together for this most special day, Cassie sees that life brings the change of seasons, brother Jack on Grandfather's lap, joy, sorrow, and a special dance only Grandfather does.
More Perfect than the Moon
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
The fourth book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal–winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan. I am a watcher. I am a listener, too. I am invisible. I can make myself so small and quiet and hidden that sometimes no one knows I am there to watch and listen. Cassie spends her days watching Grandfather and Caleb in the barn, looking out at Papa working the fields, spying on her mother, Sarah, feeding the goslings. She's an observer, a writer, a storyteller. Everything is as it should be. But change is inevitable, even on the prairie. Something new is expected, and Sarah says it will be the perfect gift. Cassie isn't so sure. But just as life changes, people change too. And Cassie learns that unexpected surprises can bring great joy.
Skylark
- 86 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
As the leaves turn brown and the river runs dry on the prairie, Sarah dreams of the lush green grasses and the blue ocean of her native Maine. When fires and drought threaten to devastate their farm, Sarah takes the children to Maine where they will be safe in this sequel to "Sarah, Plain and Tall."
Caleb's Story
- 116 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
The third book in MacLachlan's popular series, which began with "Sarah, Plainand Tall" and was continued in "Skylark, " spins a tale of love, forgiveness, and the ties that bind a family together.
Sieben Küsschen hintereinander
- 87 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso
Junior -8 - 37: Sette baci ogni mattina
- 58 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Schere, Stein, Papier
- 126 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Die letzte Sommerfähre ist abgefahren und die Inselbewohner haben ihre Insel wieder für sich. Doch als die elfjährige Larkin mit ihrer Familie nach Hause kommt, steht in der Einfahrt ein Korb mit einem Findelkind. Die kleine Sophie hat es gut getroffen in einer liebevollen Familie mit einem Vater, der abends für sie auf dem Marmortisch tanzt und das Fingerspiel „Schere, Stein, Papier“ mit ihr spielt. Doch alle wissen, dass ihre Mutter sie eines Tages wieder holen wird. Bis dahin wird sich vieles ändern im Leben von Larkins Familie - auch zum Guten, denn es gab da etwas in der Vergangenheit, worüber sie jetzt erst sprechen können.
Träume und Leben der Hanna Pratt
- 139 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Hannas Leben, das ist: Eine chaotische Familie. Ein Cello, das nicht so will wie sie. Und Lucas, der Junge mit dem wunderbaren Lächeln und den Fröschen in der Tasche.
Das Gute hinter der nächsten Ecke
- 84 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Charlotte Zolotow Books: The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt
- 136 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Minna wishes for many things. She wishes she understood the quote taped above her mother's typewriter: Fact and fiction are different truths . She wishes her mother would stop writing long enough to really listen to her. She wishes her house were peaceful and orderly like her friend Lucas's. Most of all, she wishes she could find a vibrato on her cello and play Mozart the way he deserves to be played. Minna soon discovers that some things can't be found-they just have to happen . And as she waits for her vibrato to happen, Minna begins to understand some facts and fictions about herself.
Trau me und Leben der Hanna Pratt
- 122 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
An eleven-year-old cellist learns about life from her eccentric family, her first boyfriend, and Mozart.
Sarah singt wie eine Lerche
- 93 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Forts. von: Ein Meer für Sarah. - Der Alltag auf der Präriefarm verändert sich dramatisch, als der Regen ausbleibt. Hilflos muss die Familie mitansehen, wie die Brunnen vertrocknen und Freunde wegziehen.






