Winter, Jeanette
Overview
| Works: | 208 works in 617 publications in 5 languages and 50,357 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biographies Picture books Fiction Literature Patterns History Rebuses Nursery rhymes Creative nonfiction |
| Roles: | Author, Artist, Illustrator, Contributor, Creator |
| Classifications: | PZ7.W7547, B |
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Most widely held works about
Jeanette Winter
- Something about the author( )
- Something about the author. facts and pictures about authors and illustrators of books for young people by Lisa Kumar( )
- Something about the Author Vol. 151 by Lisa Kumar( )
- Guide to the Maine Women Writers Reference collection by Maine Women Writers Collection( )
- Jeanette Winter Papers by Jeanette Winter( )
Most widely held works by
Jeanette Winter
Wangari's trees of peace : a true story from Africa by
Jeanette Winter(
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13 editions published between 2008 and 2018 in English and held by 4,037 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change
13 editions published between 2008 and 2018 in English and held by 4,037 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change
Follow the drinking gourd by
Jeanette Winter(
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23 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and French and held by 2,628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By following the directions in a song, "The Drinking Gourd," taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
23 editions published between 1988 and 2014 in English and French and held by 2,628 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
By following the directions in a song, "The Drinking Gourd," taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada
The librarian of Basra : a true story from Iraq by
Jeanette Winter(
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14 editions published between 2004 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, the library where she works has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries
14 editions published between 2004 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,575 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alia Muhammad Baker is a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, the library where she works has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library--along with the thirty thousand books within it--will be destroyed forever. In a war-stricken country where civilians--especially women--have little power, this true story about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us all how, throughout the world, the love of literature and the respect for knowledge know no boundaries
The watcher : Jane Goodall's life with the chimps by
Jeanette Winter(
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5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book traces out the life and career of Jane Goodall as a watcher of English fauna to her adult work as scholar of animal behavior in Africa
5 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book traces out the life and career of Jane Goodall as a watcher of English fauna to her adult work as scholar of animal behavior in Africa
Diego by
Jonah Winter(
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33 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
33 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
Biblioburro : a true story from Colombia by
Jeanette Winter(
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20 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in Spanish and English and held by 1,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"After amassing piles of books, Luis, a voracious reader, dreams up a way to share his collection with 'faraway villages.' He starts with two burros--one for himself, one for books--and heads off. Tough terrain and menacing bandits challenge him along the way, but at last he reaches a remote town, where he holds a story hour and loans titles to eager kids before returning home to his wife and reading late into the night."--Amazon.com
20 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in Spanish and English and held by 1,609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"After amassing piles of books, Luis, a voracious reader, dreams up a way to share his collection with 'faraway villages.' He starts with two burros--one for himself, one for books--and heads off. Tough terrain and menacing bandits challenge him along the way, but at last he reaches a remote town, where he holds a story hour and loans titles to eager kids before returning home to his wife and reading late into the night."--Amazon.com
My name is Georgia : a portrait by
Jeanette Winter(
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8 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents, in brief text and illustrations, the life of the painter who drew much of her inspiration from nature
8 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 1,565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents, in brief text and illustrations, the life of the painter who drew much of her inspiration from nature
Nasreen's secret school : a true story from Afghanistan by
Jeanette Winter(
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14 editions published between 2009 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. After her parents are taken away by the Taliban, young Nasreen stops speaking. But as she spends time in a secret school, she slowly breaks out of her shell
14 editions published between 2009 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,448 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on a true story. After her parents are taken away by the Taliban, young Nasreen stops speaking. But as she spends time in a secret school, she slowly breaks out of her shell
Henri's scissors by
Jeanette Winter(
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10 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a small weaving town in France, a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created among his most beloved works - enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts. Based on the life of Henri Matisse, this moving and inspirational picture book biography includes a note from the author, dynamic quotes from Matisse himself, and an illuminating look at a little-known part of a great artist's creative process. --
10 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and Spanish and held by 1,302 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In a small weaving town in France, a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created among his most beloved works - enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts. Based on the life of Henri Matisse, this moving and inspirational picture book biography includes a note from the author, dynamic quotes from Matisse himself, and an illuminating look at a little-known part of a great artist's creative process. --
Day of the Dead by
Tony Johnston(
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10 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead
10 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,160 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead
The world is not a rectangle : a portrait of architect Zaha Hadid by
Jeanette Winter(
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9 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world. She became one of the most irreverent, controversial, and celebrated architects in the world. -- Publisher description
9 editions published in 2017 in English and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A biography of architect Zaha Hadid, who grew up in Baghdad and went on to design buildings all over the world. She became one of the most irreverent, controversial, and celebrated architects in the world. -- Publisher description
Eight hands round : a patchwork alphabet by
Ann Whitford Paul(
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7 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the letters of the alphabet with names of early American patchwork quilt patterns and explains the origins of the designs by describing the activity or occupation they derive from
7 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces the letters of the alphabet with names of early American patchwork quilt patterns and explains the origins of the designs by describing the activity or occupation they derive from
Sebastian : a book about Bach by
Jeanette Winter(
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6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how Johann Sebastian Bach survived the sorrows of his childhood and composed the music the world has come to love
6 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 989 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how Johann Sebastian Bach survived the sorrows of his childhood and composed the music the world has come to love
The house that Jack built by
Jeanette Winter(
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simple rebus illustrations are used to present the familiar cumulative nursery rhyme about the antics that go on in the house built by an unsuspecting Jack
9 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 977 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Simple rebus illustrations are used to present the familiar cumulative nursery rhyme about the antics that go on in the house built by an unsuspecting Jack
Malala, Iqbal : two stories of bravery by
Jeanette Winter(
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2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book! Meet two brave young heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the right to freedom and education in this inspirational nonfiction picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them--he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. The stories of these two courageous children whose bravery transcended their youth are an inspiration to all"--
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Two stories of bravery in one beautiful book! Meet two brave young heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the right to freedom and education in this inspirational nonfiction picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. One country: Pakistan. Two children: Iqbal Masih and Malala Yousafzai. Each was unafraid to speak out. He, against inhumane child slavery in the carpet trade. She, for the right of girls to attend school. Both were shot by those who disagreed with them--he in 1995, she in 2012. Iqbal was killed instantly; Malala miraculously survived and continues to speak out around the world. The stories of these two courageous children whose bravery transcended their youth are an inspiration to all"--
The secret project by
Jonah Winter(
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6 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and Japanese and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The world's greatest scientists gather in a secret town in the desert to develop the atomic bomb."--
6 editions published between 2017 and 2018 in English and Japanese and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The world's greatest scientists gather in a secret town in the desert to develop the atomic bomb."--
Mama : a true story in which a baby hippo loses his mama during the tsunami, but finds a new home and a new mama by
Jeanette Winter(
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3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A true story about a baby hippo who loses his mother during a tsunami, but finds a new home and a new mother
3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Japanese and held by 937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A true story about a baby hippo who loses his mother during a tsunami, but finds a new home and a new mother
Calavera abecedario : a Day of the Dead alphabet book by
Jeanette Winter(
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7 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Every year Don Pedro and his family make paper-mache skeletons, or calavera, for Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday, and every letter of the alphabet gets its own unique bones
7 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and held by 904 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Every year Don Pedro and his family make paper-mache skeletons, or calavera, for Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday, and every letter of the alphabet gets its own unique bones
Josefina by
Jeanette Winter(
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3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures
3 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures
September roses by
Jeanette Winter(
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Japanese and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa find a good use for the roses they have grown when the flower show in New York City is canceled due to the attack on the World Trade Center
4 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Japanese and held by 831 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On September 11, 2001, two sisters from South Africa find a good use for the roses they have grown when the flower show in New York City is canceled due to the attack on the World Trade Center
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Afghanistan All Souls' Day Architects Architecture, Modern Artists Baker, Alia Muhammad Benevolence Biblioburro Books and reading Children of disappeared persons Chimpanzees Colombia Conduct of life England Equality France Fugitive slaves Girls' schools Girls--Education Goodall, Jane, Green Belt Movement (Society : Kenya) Hadid, Zaha Iraq Iraq--Baṣrah Kenya Librarians Libraries--Destruction and pillage Maathai, Wangari Matisse, Henri, Mexico O'Keeffe, Georgia, Painters Patchwork Primatologists Rivera, Diego, Sex role Slavery Social conditions Soriano, Luis Taliban Tanzania--Gombe National Park Teachers Traveling libraries Tree planters (Persons) Underground Railroad United States Voyages and travels Women conservationists Women politicians Women primatologists
