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A World of Cookies for Santa

Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

by M.E. Furman ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

This beautifully illustrated book explores the traditional treats that children across the globe leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve—includes recipes!A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers on a journey to discover holiday traditions and beloved Christmas cookies from cultures around the world. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to ... Read more

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This beautifully illustrated book explores the traditional treats that children across the globe leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve—includes recipes!A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers on a journey to discover holiday traditions and beloved Christmas cookies from cultures around the world. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to
... Read more
Awe!

by Chana Stiefel ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

This soul-stirring exploration of that mysterious feeling, awe, is perfect for celebrating big moments or the small wonders in every day. Will appeal to fans of All the World and In Every Life.★ "This title stands out for its focus on one [feeling] that few other stories have considered: awe." ― Kirkus ReviewsIntroducing A. W. E., anAwesomeWondrousEmpoweringemotion!When chills travel down your ... Read more

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This soul-stirring exploration of that mysterious feeling, awe, is perfect for celebrating big moments or the small wonders in every day. Will appeal to fans of All the World and In Every Life.★ "This title stands out for its focus on one [feeling] that few other stories have considered: awe." ― Kirkus ReviewsIntroducing A. W. E., anAwesomeWondrousEmpoweringemotion!When chills travel down your
... Read more
Dear Stray

by Kirsten Hubbard ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

A prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn how to live with their wild side.When a little girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, her family isn't sure about her choice. But she can see that she and the kitten have lots in common as they both have a tendency to lash out when they’re uncomfortable. The little girl does her best ... Read more

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A prickly kitten and the child who chooses it revel in being kindred spirits while they both learn how to live with their wild side.When a little girl adopts a tigerish stray kitten from the shelter, her family isn't sure about her choice. But she can see that she and the kitten have lots in common as they both have a tendency to lash out when they’re uncomfortable. The little girl does her best
... Read more
The Tower of Life: How Yaffa Eliach Rebuilt Her Town in Stories and Photographs

by Chana Stiefel ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

A moving biography of the woman who created The Tower of Faces, a powerful exhibit at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.Sydney Taylor Book Award (Gold Medal)A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book★ "...There are many picture books about the Holocaust, but this one stands out with Gal's beautiful watercolor pictures and the true account of one woman's goal that her community never be ... Read more

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A moving biography of the woman who created The Tower of Faces, a powerful exhibit at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.Sydney Taylor Book Award (Gold Medal)A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book★ "...There are many picture books about the Holocaust, but this one stands out with Gal's beautiful watercolor pictures and the true account of one woman's goal that her community never be
... Read more
New Shoes for Leo

by Lauren Agra Deedy ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

Debut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family-and their love and caring for family they left behind.* "Jubilant. . . exuberant . . . energetic." -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewWilliam's Mami and his Tía Ana are busy packing a big box of food, medicine, and clothing to mail to ... Read more

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Debut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family-and their love and caring for family they left behind.* "Jubilant. . . exuberant . . . energetic." -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewWilliam's Mami and his Tía Ana are busy packing a big box of food, medicine, and clothing to mail to
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Signs of Difference

Language and Ideology in Social Life

by Susan Gal, Judith T. Irvine ...

How are peoples' ideas about languages, ways of speaking and expressive styles shaped by their social positions and values? How is difference, in language and in social life, made - and unmade? How and why are some differences persuasive as the basis for action, while other differences are ignored or erased? Written by two recognised authorities on language and culture, this book argues that ... Read more

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How are peoples' ideas about languages, ways of speaking and expressive styles shaped by their social positions and values? How is difference, in language and in social life, made - and unmade? How and why are some differences persuasive as the basis for action, while other differences are ignored or erased? Written by two recognised authorities on language and culture, this book argues that
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Joyful Song

A Naming Story

by Lesléa Newman ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet! ... Read more

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From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and communityWhat a happy day!Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.But — not yet!
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Reproducing Gender

Politics, Publics, and Everyday Life after Socialism

Edited by Susan Gal, Gail Kligman ...

The striking fact that abortion was among the first issues raised, after 1989, by almost all of the newly formed governments of East Central Europe points to the significance of gender and reproduction in the postsocialist transformations. The fourteen studies in this volume result from a comparative, collaborative research project on the complex relationship between ideas and practices of gender, ... Read more

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The striking fact that abortion was among the first issues raised, after 1989, by almost all of the newly formed governments of East Central Europe points to the significance of gender and reproduction in the postsocialist transformations. The fourteen studies in this volume result from a comparative, collaborative research project on the complex relationship between ideas and practices of gender,
... Read more
Please Take Me For a Walk

by Susan Gal ...

Please Take Me for a Walk is a celebration of dogs and kids and community.The book stars a very persuasive pup pleading with his best friend—the reader!—to take him for a walk. He recounts all the fun things they can see and do: chase squirrels in the yard, greet neighbors on their block, visit the shopkeepers downtown, swing by the schoolyard, and then run and play in the park. The dog run at the ... Read more

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Please Take Me for a Walk is a celebration of dogs and kids and community.The book stars a very persuasive pup pleading with his best friend—the reader!—to take him for a walk. He recounts all the fun things they can see and do: chase squirrels in the yard, greet neighbors on their block, visit the shopkeepers downtown, swing by the schoolyard, and then run and play in the park. The dog run at the
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TWOgether

by Susan Gal ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

An inviting day at the beach introduces kids to the concept of group play.Sometimes you just need a friend for a fun day at the beach, so little shrew asks elephant to play. Elephant's not sure at first, since so many of the things she likes to do don't require two. But she plays along--and even invites others to play. After all, if two is so good, then why not three? Or how about four? But so ... Read more

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An inviting day at the beach introduces kids to the concept of group play.Sometimes you just need a friend for a fun day at the beach, so little shrew asks elephant to play. Elephant's not sure at first, since so many of the things she likes to do don't require two. But she plays along--and even invites others to play. After all, if two is so good, then why not three? Or how about four? But so
... Read more
Languages and Publics

The Making of Authority

by Susan Gal, Kathryn Woolard ...

The essays in this collection examine the public construction of languages, the linguistic construction of publics, and the relationship between these two processes. Cultural categories such as named languages, linguistic standards and genres are the products of expert knowledge as well as of linguistic ideologies more widely shared among speakers. Translation, grammars and dictionaries, the ... Read more

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The essays in this collection examine the public construction of languages, the linguistic construction of publics, and the relationship between these two processes. Cultural categories such as named languages, linguistic standards and genres are the products of expert knowledge as well as of linguistic ideologies more widely shared among speakers. Translation, grammars and dictionaries, the
... Read more
A World of Cookies for Santa

Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

by M.E. Furman ...

Illustrated by Susan Gal ...

A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie! When you've returned home, the journey's still not over—M. E. Furman provides recipes for children ... Read more

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A World of Cookies for Santa takes readers across the globe to see all the treats that await Santa on Christmas Eve. Head to the Philippines, where children leave out puto seko cookies and ginger tea for Santa; jet to Russia for a honey-spice cookie; then set out for Malawi for a sweet potato cookie! When you've returned home, the journey's still not over—M. E. Furman provides recipes for children
... Read more

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