Winter, Jeanette
Overview
| Works: | 130 works in 398 publications in 8 languages and 48,475 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Biography Fiction Picture books Biographies Patterns Anecdotes |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Creator |
| Classifications: | PZ7.W7547, B |
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Most widely held works about
Jeanette Winter
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Most widely held works by
Jeanette Winter
Wangari's trees of peace : a true story from Africa by
Jeanette Winter(
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19 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Prize-winning environmentalist who, shocked to see entire forests being cut down in her native country of Kenya, decides to take action, beginning with the planting of nine seedlings in her own backyard
19 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 4,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the story of Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Prize-winning environmentalist who, shocked to see entire forests being cut down in her native country of Kenya, decides to take action, beginning with the planting of nine seedlings in her own backyard
Follow the drinking gourd by
Jeanette Winter(
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15 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and French and held by 2,611 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
15 editions published between 1988 and 2008 in English and French and held by 2,611 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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16 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 2,529 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
16 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 2,529 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
Diego by
Jonah Winter(
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21 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
21 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses the childhood of Diego Rivera and how it influenced his art
The watcher : Jane Goodall's life with the chimps by
Jeanette Winter(
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3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,641 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
3 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,641 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
My name is Georgia : a portrait by
Jeanette Winter(
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 1,613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents, in brief text and illustrations, the life of the painter who drew much of her inspiration from nature
7 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 1,613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents, in brief text and illustrations, the life of the painter who drew much of her inspiration from nature
Biblioburro : a true story from Colombia by
Jeanette Winter(
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19 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,536 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
19 editions published between 2010 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,536 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
Nasreen's secret school : a true story from Afghanistan by
Jeanette Winter(
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6 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and Dutch and held by 1,331 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
6 editions published between 2009 and 2013 in English and Dutch and held by 1,331 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
Day of the Dead by
Tony Johnston(
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead
7 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and Spanish and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes a Mexican family preparing for and celebrating the Day of the Dead
Henri's scissors by
Jeanette Winter(
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8 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Henri Matisse was a boy, he drew pictures everywhere. And when he grew up, he became a famous artist whose paintings were beloved around the world. Then late in life, a serious illness confined Henri to just his bed and a wheelchair. But amazingly, from there he created some of his finest works, the enormous and breathtaking paper cut-outs."--Jacket flap
8 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,175 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"When Henri Matisse was a boy, he drew pictures everywhere. And when he grew up, he became a famous artist whose paintings were beloved around the world. Then late in life, a serious illness confined Henri to just his bed and a wheelchair. But amazingly, from there he created some of his finest works, the enormous and breathtaking paper cut-outs."--Jacket flap
Eight hands round : a patchwork alphabet by
Ann Whitford Paul(
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5 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 1,115 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
5 editions published between 1991 and 1996 in English and held by 1,115 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
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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9 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,103 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
9 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,103 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
Sebastian : a book about Bach by
Jeanette Winter(
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5 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,065 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
5 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in English and held by 1,065 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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5 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 1,009 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
5 editions published between 2000 and 2003 in English and held by 1,009 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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1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 984 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"--
1 edition published in 2014 in English and held by 984 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"--
September roses by
Jeanette Winter(
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3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Japanese and held by 931 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
3 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and Japanese and held by 931 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
Josefina by
Jeanette Winter(
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2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures
2 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 914 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A counting book inspired by Mexican folk artist Josefina Aguilar who makes painted clay figures
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 873 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 873 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
The Christmas Tree Ship by
Jeanette Winter(
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5 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each winter Captain Herman fills his fishing schooner with Christmas trees, sails down Lake Michigan, and delivers the trees to the residents of Chicago
5 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 800 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each winter Captain Herman fills his fishing schooner with Christmas trees, sails down Lake Michigan, and delivers the trees to the residents of Chicago
The tale of Pale Male : a true story by
Jeanette Winter(
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of two red-tailed hawks who nested on a tall apartment building on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1993 and thereby attracted widespread attention from the public
6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 765 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The true story of two red-tailed hawks who nested on a tall apartment building on Fifth Avenue in New York City in 1993 and thereby attracted widespread attention from the public
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Afghanistan All Souls' Day 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) Iraq Iraq--Baṣrah Iraq War (2003-2011) Kenya Librarians Libraries--Destruction and pillage Maathai, Wangari Matisse, Henri, Mexico New York (State)--New York O'Keeffe, Georgia, Painters Patchwork Primatologists Quilting 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
