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New In 2011
2011
Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!
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2003
Clorinda
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2007
Clorinda Takes Flight
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2007
Bear's First Christmas
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2005
Timothy Cox Will Not Change His Socks
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1998
Slim and Miss Prim
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Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester!
And Other Poems More or Less About Manners
Writen by Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Drazen Kozjan
A Paula Wiseman Book
Published by Simon & Schuster/March, 2011
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From Simon and Schuster:
Look for Oh, How Sylvester Can Pester! – poems about manners – in bookstores in the spring of 2011.
Written in Kinerk's rollicking rhyme and illustrated with zesty humor by Drazen Kozjan, Sylvester is a collection of keen observations in verse on how to behave, and how NOT to.
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Clorinda
Written by Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
A Paula Wiseman Book
Published by Simon & Schuster/2003
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Awards:
A Best Book of 2003 – Child Magazine
IRA Children's Book Award Notable for 2004
ABC Best Book for Children 2004
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award for 2004
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Excerpts from Reviews:
ABC Choices – Best Books for Children
"Clorinda is a cow that will not let anything stand in her way. When she sees a ballet performance, she becomes determined to follow her dream and dance on the big-city stage. A witty tale with energetic illustrations of an irrepressible character which will encourage readers to follow their hearts."
Child Magazine
"…a hoot, both visually and textually"
School Library Journal
"This story told in rhyme is sure to produce many chuckles from youngsters who will delight in Clorinda's dreams of stardom. The colorful and zany illustrations are classic Kellogg."
Kirkus
"Kinerk's verse gambols merrily along, and in full-bleed illustrations that extend to the endpapers, Kellogg's costumed dancers, human and livestock both, likewise cavort across the pages with characteristic verve."
Booklist
"A fine mix of story and message. Much applause for Clorinda."
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In November 2005, Clorinda was distributed to one million homes as part of the Cheerios' Spoonfuls of Stories program. A smaller version of the book was put into some Cheerios' boxes. The program puts books in the hands of children who might not otherwise have them. In addition, Cheerios donates $500,000 to First Books, a national children's literacy program.
A similar program was done in Quebec, Canada in November 2006, only this time Clorinda was translated into French!
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Clorinda Takes Flight
Written by Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
A Paula Wiseman Book
Published by Simon & Schuster/September, 2007
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Excerpts from Reviews:
Booklist
"The creators of Clorinda (2003)...offer another hilarious commentary on the importance of perseverance. Kellogg's signature artwork is spot-on for the story...his sunny illustrations pick up on the humor of Kinerk's rhyming text.'
Kirkus
"Kinerk's verse scans nicely and offers young readers a rollicking account of the friends' mechanical mishaps and impressivestick-to-itiveness. Kellogg's exuberant paintings depict the trio's ups and downs with his always welcome, signature blend of comic detail and expansive perspective. Hopefully, we've not seen the last of them, nor of Kinerk and Kellogg's agreeable collaboration. High-flying fun."
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Bear's First Christmas
Written by Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Jim LaMarche
A Paula Wiseman Book
Published by Simon & Schuster/October, 2007
Published as Le premier Noel de l'ours in 2008 by French publisher Casterman
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From Simon and Schuster:
"In the dark of winter, deep in the woods, a lone bear is awakened from his winter sleep by a soft and mysterious sound. Under the stars the bear finds his way step by step through the snowy forest, making friends along his route. Then the bear discovers a place in the woods that glows magically with something he and his friends could never have imagined – their first Christmas."
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Timothy Cox Will Not Change His Socks
Written by Robert Kinerk
Illustrated by Steven Gammell
A Paula Wiseman Book
Published by Simon & Schuster/2005
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Awards:
SSLI Book Award Honor Book
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Nominee
Bank Street Best Books of the Year
Kansas State Reading Circle Primary Titles
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Excerpts from Reviews:
School Library Journal
"The long rhyming text is hilarious.... Gammell's signature lively watercolor paintings are perfect for this zany story.... This book begs to be read aloud."
Booklist
"Many kids will delight in the story's gross details, and Gammell's delightful mixed-media illustrations will pull plenty of laughs with odor-indicating swathes of green paint, plaintive signs ("Try some soap!), and visions of wild-haired, stubborn Tim and his faithful canine sidekick."
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