Upcoming Publications:

Darwin (Due February 2009, Houghton Mifflin Children's Books, Illus. Mary Azarian)

Eliza's Kindergarten Pet (Due Fall 2009, Marshall Cavendish, Illus. Nancy Speir)

New Releases:

Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise (2007, Marshall Cavendish, Illus. Nancy Speir)
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"Eliza is going to school for the first time ever, but she doesn't want to leave Mommy."

"This encouraging tale emphasizes self-reliance as young readers anticipate their first separation from home."
- Kirkus Reviews

"McGinty avoids overly sweet cliches with a strong concept and smooth telling, and Speir's cartoonlike illustrations balance scenes showing Eliza's anguish with brightly colored views of a welcoming classroom and pictures of a loving mother and daughter that reinforce the warm, reassuring words."
- Booklist

 

Thank You, World (2007, Dial Books, Illus. Wendy Anderson Halperin)
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"Eight kids... eight countries. Celebratory rhyme and glowing pictures show that life's greatest pleasures are the simple ones."

"The gentle, uplifting narrative begins each phrase with "Thank you," as the children express their appreciation for special things and happy moments (e.g., the sun, a swing, kites, mothers, etc.). [...] The book will appeal to [children's] curiosity about other youngsters and will enforce the concept of celebrating similarities and giving thanks for everyday things."
School Library Journal

"[A] marvelously conceived volume"...
Kirkus Reviews

Other Publications:

Ten Little Lambs (2002, Dial Books for Young Readers, Illus. Melissa Sweet)

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"Ten little lambs who won't go to sleep. What will they do all night?"

Rosen Publishing / PowerKids Press:

The Library of Author Biographies:

Sharon Creech (2005, Gr. 6-9)
Katherine Paterson (2005, Gr. 6-9)
Cynthia Rylant (2004, Gr. 6-9)

About the Author (2002, K-4)

Meet Daniel Pinkwater
Meet Jane Yolen
Meet Jerry Spinelli
Meet Gail Carson Levine
Meet Laurence Yep
Meet Eve Bunting

The Library of Food Chains and Webs (2002, K-4)

Producers
Herbivores
Omnivores
Carnivores
Scavengers and Parasites
Decomposers

 

Hairy Scary Spiders (2001, K-4)

The Wolf Spider
The Black Widow
The Tarantula
The Jumping Spider
The Crab Spider
The Orb Weaver

 

Careers in Software Design (2000, 5-9)

Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (1999, 4-6)

Dogs Helping People (1998, K-4)

Police Dogs
Sled Dogs
Sheepherding Dogs
Detector Dogs
Guide Dogs

The Library of Healthy Living (1997, K-4)

Eating Right
Sleep and Rest
Let’s Exercise
Dental Care
Good Hygiene
Personal Safety

Celebrating Champaign-Urbana History (2000 and 2006, Quasar Strategies, Inc.)

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