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Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart

Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart
by Lesa Cline-Ransome & James Ransome

For Helen Keller, w-a-t-e-r was a cool, slippery splash. S-u-n was the warm afternoon glow coating her skin.  L-i-l-y was a sweet-smelling petal, soft and  delicate to her touch.  This evocative portrait reminds us that there are many ways to experience the world through the senses--but the most important things in life are savored within the heart.

ISBN 978-0-06-057074-3
Publisher: Harper Collins

Review
"...Cline-Ransome is able to match the spirit of Keller's autobiographical writings. James Ransome cites John Singer Sargent as his inspiration for his bright, handsome paintings. An excellent, accessible introduction to a fascinating woman."
—Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD

Young Pele: Soccer's First Star

Young Pele: Soccer's First Star
by Lesa Cline-Ransome & James Ransome

The inspiring story of how a poor Brazilian boy--who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags--went on to become the greatest soccer player of all time.

Review
Starred Review, Booklist, September 1, 2007:
"With handsome oil paintings and a stirring story, this picture-book biography will first grab children with its action."
—Hazel Rochman

Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

 

Major Taylor Champion Cyclist
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

How little Marshall Taylor, through dedication, talent and speed transformed himself into the extraordinary Major Taylor and won the world championship of bicycle racing in 1899.

ISBN 0-689-83159-5
An Anne Schwartz Book, published by Atheneum/Simon &Schuster

Satchel Paige  

Satchel Paige
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Examines the life of the legendary baseball player, who was the first African-American to pitch in a Major League World Series.

ISBN 0-689-81151-9
Simon & Schuster

Quilt Alphabet

 

Quilt Alphabet
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

From apples to cows, kettles to scarecrows, warm country images abound in this delightful alphabet poem with striking folk art illustrations.

ISBN 0-8234-1453-1
Holiday House

Quilt Counting  

Quilt Counting
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Companion book to Quilt Alphabet by the same author. Step inside and join the fun--count 1 to 10, and 10 to 1!

ISBN 1-58717-178-3
SeaStar Books

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