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Upcoming Publications: Eliza's Kindergarten Pet (Due Fall 2010, Marshall Cavendish, Illus. Nancy Speir) New Releases: Darwin (April 2009, Houghton Mifflin Children's Books, Illus. Mary Azarian) 2010 Orbis Pictus Honor Book Starred Reviews in Booklist, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews Kirkus says: "An accessible and thoroughly engaging biography of the much-profiled scientist, this easy-to-follow narrative is enriched by striking illustrations and excerpts from Darwin’s own writings. Exquisite and enlightening." Booklist says: "McGinty does a
fine job of communicating Darwin’s personal humility as well as his passion for exploring the natural
world, his tireless work to understand it better, and his reluctance to publish a theory that seemed to
contradict religious teaching. The interplay of the clearly written third-person text with Darwin’s own
words and occasional quotes from his contemporaries creates a multifaceted view that leads to a broader
understanding. Biographies of scientists can be challenging to write for an audience unfamiliar with their
research, but this one succeeds in introducing Darwin and his work to a surprisingly young group." Wired Magazine says: "Though aimed at the young evolutionary (ages 6 to 9), Darwin is a surprisingly sophisticated biography, incorporating verbatim excerpts from the naturalist's own letters and diaries." (January 2009)
"This encouraging tale emphasizes self-reliance as young readers anticipate their first separation from home." "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."
Thank You, World (2007, Dial Books, Illus. Wendy Anderson Halperin)
"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." "[A] marvelously conceived volume"... Other Publications: Rosen Publishing / PowerKids Press: About the Author (2002, K-4) The Library of
Food Chains
and Webs (2002, K-4)
Careers in Software Design (2000, 5-9) Mission San Gabriel Arcangel (1999, 4-6) Dogs Helping People (1998, K-4) The Library of Healthy Living (1997, K-4) Celebrating Champaign-Urbana
History (2000 and 2006, Quasar Strategies, Inc.) |
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