Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
Joseph Boulogne loved music. The singing of the birds, the beat of drums, the peal of church bells—and most of all, the soaring notes of his violin. But as the son of a white plantation owner and a black slave, newly arrived in France from the West Indies, what chance did Joseph have for success with his music? Here is the true story of an extraordinary boy who overcame the prejudices of his peers to become one of the finest classical musicians in all of Europe.
Helen Keller: The World in Her Heart
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and 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
Starred review, Booklist
Young Pele: Soccer's First Star
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and 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
NAACP Image Awards nominee, 2008
Starred Review, Booklist
Top 10 Sports Books for Youth, 2008, Booklist
Major
Taylor Champion Cyclist
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James 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
Capitol Choices List (DC)
Emphasis On Reading Program Master List (AL)
Golden Sower Masterlist (NE)
Kansas State Reading Circle Intermediate Titles
KC3 Award Master List Nominee (MO)
Young Hoosier Book Award Master List (IN)
Satchel
Paige
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James 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
ALA Notable Book
Top 10 Black History Books for Youth, 2000, Booklist
Bank Street College of Educations's Best Children's Book of the Year
Top 10 Sports Books for Youth, 2000, Booklist
CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
Children's Literature Choice List
Quilt
Alphabet
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James 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
by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James Ransome
Companion
book to Quilt Alphabet by the same author. Step inside and
join the fun--count 1 to 10, and 10 to 1!
