Search Results: "Esmé Raji Codell"


BOOK REVIEW

VIVE LA PARIS by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2006

"A fine tale with a strong sense of right and wrong. (Fiction. 9-12)"
Fifth-grader Paris McCray is a self-described polite person who tries to improve her vocabulary and makes lists of many kinds. Read full book review >

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DIARY OF A FAIRY GODMOTHER by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2005

"Similar to Susan Cooper's The Magician's Boy (p. 118), but for a bit older audience, this volume will send readers off to other tales they know but perhaps have never read. (Fiction. 7-11)"
Hunky Dory is at the top of her class at charm school, destined to be the "wickedest witch wherever the four winds blow." Read full book review >

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SAHARA SPECIAL by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2003

"An absolutely lovely debut for children from the author of Educating Esmé (1999). (Fiction. 10-14)"
Sahara Jones really is Sahara Special. Read full book review >

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MAYBE MOTHER GOOSE by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 21, 2016

"While there's rhyme, this text lacks reason. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Nursery rhymes provide playful opportunities for a diverse classroom. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

EDUCATING ESMê by Esmé Raji Codell
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Released: April 23, 1999

"It deserves to be read by anyone who cares about children. (Author tour)"
A spirited account of a gifted teacher's first year in an inner-city fifth-grade classroom. Read full book review >

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HANUKKAH, SHMANUKKAH! by Esmé Raji Codell
ADVENTURE
Released: Sept. 1, 2005

"Dickens purists may wince, but many others will find this effort quite an acceptable way to introduce or review the history behind the holiday. (glossary, bibliography, author's note, illustrator's note) (Fiction. 7-12)"
Codell borrows the plot of A Christmas Carol for this version set in the tenements and factories of New York City in the early 20th century. Read full book review >

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IT'S TIME FOR PRESCHOOL! by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2012

"While this introduction may help a few pre-preschoolers, there are better options out there. (Picture book. 3-5)"
Codell walks children step by step through the sights, sounds and activities of preschool. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

THE BASKET BALL by Esmé Raji Codell
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011

"Any girl who has ever been rejected from a boys' game will identify with this story, but with the growing popularity and availability of girls' sports, one hopes she won't have to go to the lengths Lulu did to find a league of her own. (glossary) (Picture book. 4-8)"
Girl power on the b-ball court. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012

"Sweet. (Picture book/biography. 5-9)"
A simple introduction to an American legend turns up inspiration for making the world a better place. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

HUMOR
Released: Jan. 1, 2005

"Her enchanting, evocative writing inspires readers to see the wonder and magic in their ordinary lives, and maybe smile to themselves. (introduction) (Nonfiction. 9+)"
Codell's memoir is a celebration of the people, places and moments of her Chicago childhood, a fond reflection upon "what it was like to be a child" in her place, in her time. Read full book review >

BOOK REVIEW

OOKO by Esmé Shapiro
by Esmé Shapiro, illustrated by Esmé Shapiro
CHILDREN'S
Released: July 5, 2016

"Playful, joyous, and hip. (Picture book. 3-7)"
Ooko, a fox looking for a friend, finds one—and also makes some self-discoveries along the way. Read full book review >
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