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“selina alko”

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  • Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama

    by Selina Alko ...
    A perfect gift for the holiday season, no matter what you celebrate!I am a mix of two traditions.From Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama.How lucky am I?Holiday time at Sadie's house means golden gelt sparkling under the Christmas tree, candy canes hanging on eight menorah branches, voices uniting to sing carols about Macabees and the manger, and latkes on the mantel awaiting Santa's arrival.Selina ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • I Is for Immigrants

    by Selina Alko ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    This alphabet picture book companion to the popular B Is for Brooklyn weaves together a multitude of immigrant experiences in a concise, joyful package. For readers of Dreamers by Yuyi Morales.What do African dance, samosas, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants: the vibrant, multifaceted people who share their heritage and traditions to ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • One Golden Rule at School

    A Counting Book

    by Selina Alko ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    Award-winning creator Selina Alko's One Golden Rule at School is a charming story that's two books in one—a counting book and a school primer for little ones.Young children experience a day of preschool, beginning with morning meeting, story time, and art projects, then on to outside play, puzzles, and snack and nap time, ending with a heartwarming golden rule.Set against the familiar and dynamic ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • B Is for Brooklyn

    by Selina Alko ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    What do Prospect Park, Coney Island, and Atlantic Avenue have in common? They are all located in Brooklyn, New York, a magical place where you can listen to jazz music, eat bagels and lox, and sit on the stoop of a brownstone and daydream. Children will recognize aspects of their own neighborhoods in this celebration of urban culture and community. ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

  • Every-Day Dress-Up

    by Selina Alko ...
    It's no secret that little girls love playing dress up, but the little girl in this book ditches her princess duds in favor of costumes inspired by great women in history.Now dressing up is an adventureWhen, every day of the week,I am a daring new dame!From Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to chef extraordinaire Julia Child to queen of jazz Ella Fitzgerald, our protagonist pays homage to the ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Stars of the Night

    The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport

    by Caren Stelson ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    "A not-to-be-missed, inspirational book about courage, heart, and the necessity of caring for others."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Stars of the Night recounts the powerful true story of the 669 children who traveled as part of the Czech Kindertransport from Prague to Britain on the eve of World War II, as Hitler's campaign of hatred toward Jews and political dissidents took hold. Told from the ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Audiobook

    Otherwise Known as Judy the Great

    A Poetic Ode to Judy Blume

    by Selina Alko ...
    Narrated by Gail Shalan ...

    Unabridged

    24 min

    Beloved and trailblazing author Judy Blume comes to life in this poetic picture book about her childhood.Judy Blume is known for fearlessly discussing topics that were once considered taboo. As a young girl, Judy was not encouraged to share her feelings, so instead she invented stories as a way to understand the world around her. Growing up Jewish, during and in the aftermath of WWII, dramatically ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Keeper of Stories

    by Caroline Kusin Pritchard ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    A Sydney Taylor Book Award Picture Book HonorThree starred reviews!In this “poignant” (Booklist, starred review) and uplifting true story of community, a neighborhood comes together in the wake of a library fire to save the stories within, offering a timely reminder of the essential role libraries and books play in our communities.A library is a keeper of stories. A keeper of memories. A kee... ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

  • Words of Welcome

    How Emma Lazarus Gave Lady Liberty a Voice (A Picture Book Biography)

    by Elisa Boxer ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    From an award-winning picture book team, Words of Welcome is the story of poet and advocate Emma Lazarus, who wrote the famous poem engraved on the Statue of Liberty, and how that statue became a symbol of hope, freedom, and opportunity“Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . .”Before her words were engraved on the bronze plaque at the base of the Stat... ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD

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  • Sharing Shalom

    by Danielle Sharkan ...
    Illustrated by Selina Alko ...
    A girl’s community joins hands to fight intolerance in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers.Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L’dor V’dor! From one generation to the next!But when Leila’s synagogue gets ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Can I Touch Your Hair?

    Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship

    by Irene Latham, Charles Waters ...
    Illustrated by Sean Qualls, Selina Alko ...
    Two poets, one white and one black, explore race and childhood in this must-have collection tailored to provoke thought and conversation.How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other . . . and they're not sure they want to.Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is Black, use this fictional setup to delve into different ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World

    by Susan Hood ...
    Illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Emily Winfield Martin, Shadra Strickland, Melissa Sweet, LeUyen Pham, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Lisa Brown, Selina Alko, Hadley Hooper, Isabel Roxas, Erin Robinson, Sara Palacios ...
    “Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)“This book has definitely made an impact on my life.” —Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha KittFresh, accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen revolutionary young women—each paired with a noteworthy female artist—to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and rabble ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD