Amy Schwartz

• Jan-1982
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• Dec-1983
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A National Jewish Book Award Winner

Mrs. Moskowitz and her cat move from their house into a new apartment and feel a little lost. They miss their house, filled with family memories. But then her son brings her a box she left behind, in whic...

• Apr-1986
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• Mar-1988
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• Nov-1990
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• Aug-1991
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• Sep-1991
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• May-1999
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• Sep-2000
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• Aug-2001
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Here's the secret. Follow your uncle's advice and take to the jungle "3 cakes, 2 raisins, 1 telescope, and a pair of tweezers." Find a tree and wait for an elephant. If the elephant is angry, obstreperous, and hungry...hold on, be brave--things are n...

• Jul-2004
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When you're in the second grade, you learn new things every day.

Before Ms. Jones's class, Andrew didn't know how to spell “neighborhood,” how to subtract 348 from 411, how to write in cursive, how to read a chapter book, or how to play...

• Jun-2005
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Sara has had a terrible day, and to top it off, her teacher has chosen her to create the most wonderful painting for the second -- grade art show. Sara decides to paint the entire universe, but how does she begin to paint something that is so big?...

• Aug-2006
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On her way to market Jenna makes four new friends. Along with Baby Elephant, there's Robin, who thinks Jenna has a very silly beak; Fly, who wonders where her hundred eyes are; and Goldfish, who thinks she has very goofy gills. Kirkus has written tha...

• Aug-2006
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• Sep-2006
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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Amy Schwartz's classic picture book with this stunning reissue that will empower readers to never underestimate themselves!It’s been forty years since Bea and her father first swapped places -- Bea trading her lunc...

• Aug-2007
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A STAR IS BORN, HIPPO STYLE in this riotous tribute to life upon the stage. Determined to be a star, Darlene signs up for theater class.  And she succeeds, though not in the way you might expect.  In Noah's Ark she's cast as the Flood, with catacl...

• Feb-2009
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What toddler can resist a wiggly puppy? Here is a board book with the simplest of texts and fresh, beguiling illustrations.

When a puppy sets out to explore the world outside, there’s a ball to be chased, a puddle to splash in, and maybe a l...

• Feb-2009
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What toddler can resist a playful kitten? Here is a board book with the simplest of texts and fresh, beguiling illustrations.

A wide-eyed kitten wends her way through the wilds of a backyard, poking, leaping, stretching, snoozing, and purring ...

• May-2009
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Another gem from Amy Schwartz just as "charming and hilariously understated*" as ever. (*New York Times)

Five fast and funny chapters of the lives of two rather unusual friends: Tiny, an elephant with a fear of ice skating and a newfound love of k...

• Oct-2010
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Henry's day is full. From breakfast to bedtime there is fun with his friends in their small red brick building. There are steps out front to count climbing up and to count coming down. On the street there's the garbage man and a tow truck to...

• Feb-2012
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Wow! What a time Willie has when Uncle Bill sits for him. When Willie's mother is gone, exciting things just seem to happen. In three separate adventures, the duo gets to try out a new look, cook up something fun, and rock out. ...

• Aug-2012
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When wide-awake Lucy can't fall asleep she.... Climbs out of bed, Wiggles her fingers, Wiggles her toes, Scratches itches, Itches scratches, Buttons buttons, Blows her nose. But Lucy still can't sleep. Amy Schwart's gentle and reassuring...

• Aug-2013
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Hannah has had it with her older sister! Tired of being bossed around, Hannah decides to run away so she will never have to see Dee Dee again. She packs her suitcase full of things she looks forward to NOT sharing with Dee Dee. But on her way out the...

• Nov-2013
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Bobo the dog learns to sit, stay, and fetch with the help of Grandmother Oma. ...

• Jan-2014
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"We're the Boys Team! We three! Oscar, Eddie, And me, Jacob!" You can recognize them anywhere. They build with blocks together. They practice karate together. They hate naps together. They're kindergartners who Rule The School! But their da...

• Jan-2014
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James is a lucky boy. He has Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Auntie who all love him. He has a best friend, Angela. James lives in the city, near enough to a fairground to ride there in a yellow car. He's near a bus line, too....

• Oct-2014
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In the grand tradition of “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens” comes an uplifting tribute to 100 everyday things worth celebrating. The list, in rhyming couplets, draws directly from a preschool­er’s world -- from slippery floors to di...

• Nov-2015
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Don’t wait to read this picture book about three friends who are each waiting for something worthwhile -- and practicing patience while they’re at it! William was waiting on his front porch. Annie was waiting in her backyard. And, in his hou...

• Aug-2016
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Four strong-minded sisters go shopping, each hoping to create a distinctive look. Charlie Ann wants to dress like a cowgirl, Ava a princess, and Isabell all in purple. Baby Poppy is completely set on polka dots. All of the girls find something to sat...

• Oct-2017
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Amy Schwartz, author of 100 Things That Make Me Happy, returns with 100 Things I Love to Do with You. From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, here is a warm picture of a collection of things to do with the one you lov...

• Dec-2017
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From making faces and running races to snapping beans and wearing jeans, here is a warm picture of a collection of things to do with the one you love....

• May-2019
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An exuberant celebration of busy babies on the move! Busy babies have so much to do, from blowing bubbles to making trouble, whether they are in buggies or in snugglies! Join a rambunctious group of little ones as they go about the day, doing all of ...

• Jun-2020
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A wry and affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city. "That's why they call permanent markers permanent," Harris' mother says as she surveys Harris and his best friend Ayana's handiwork in his bedroo...

• Nov-2020
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From beloved author Amy Schwartz comes a celebration of things to share with the ones you love—now in board book!
 
Amy Schwartz, author-illustrator of Things That Make Me Happy, returns with Things I Love to Do with You...

• May-2021
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100 Things I Know How to Do is an empowering picture book from the award-winning creator of 100 Things That Make Me Happy and 100 Things I Love to Do with You.  Feed goats!Dig moats!Do chores!Roast s’mores!   From beloved author/illustrat...

• Nov-2022
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A loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator.Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden...

• May-2023
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100 Things I Know How to Do is an empowering picture book from the award-winning creator of 100 Things That Make Me Happy and 100 Things I Love to Do with You. Feed goats!Dig moats!Do chores!Roast s’mores! From beloved author/illustrator Amy S...

• Apr-2024
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From award-winning author-illustrator Amy Schwartz comes a counting book full of sweet treats, playful moments, and lots of toddler love. Cinnamon bun, I love you ONE. Peek-a-boo, I love you TWO... This charming, rhyming picture book counts out the l...

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His skull looked different, unusual, not like any other human skull. He had a few bones sticking out from it while others looked displaced. Christie looked more closely at what was unraveling before her and couldn't believe her eyes. She placed a han...