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1	Song and Dance Man more books like this by Karen Ackerman Three children visit with their grandfather, who was once a famous vaudeville performer. As grandpa describes his life on the stage, the children dress in his old costumes and try out some dance steps. Finally, the grandfather treats the children to an entire performance of his old act. Illustrated with color pencil drawings. Winner of the 1989 ... see all copies from £2.80! new only from £5.81! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Night Crossing more books like this by Karen Ackerman The Nazis have invaded Clara's native Austria, and her Jewish family is no longer safe. Clara and her family will take only what they can carry and travel by night to the Swiss border, where they hope to escape to freedom. This exciting story of one family's perilous journey introduces children to the Holocaust with sensitivity and understanding. see all copies from £4.89! new only from £4.89! \| first editions
3	A Brighter Garden more books like this by Emily Dickinson, Tasha Tudor (Illustrator), Karen Ackerman (Designed by) A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Emily Dickinson's extraordinary poetry, selected especially for children by Karen Ackerman. Tasha Tudor's vivid watercolors match the delicacy of the moment and capture the special connection between nature and humanity that Dickinson so brilliantly captured in her words. see all copies from £6.86! signed copies \| first editions
4	By the Dawn's Early Light more books like this by Karen Ackerman As Mom leaves to work the night shift at a box factory, her children and their grandmother proceed with their nighttime routines. The daughter, Rachel, describes her mother's work and creates parallels between it and the activities of she, her brother, and her grandmother. Impressionistic watercolor paintings illustrate the text. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £54.86! \| first editions
5	Leaves in October more books like this by Karen Ackerman Livvy is only nine and her little brother five when her mother leaves them after their father loses his job when the factory closes down. Penniless, the three are forced to move into a homeless shelter. Livvy worries if her father's promise to be in a house of their own by October will ever happen, and to help out, finds a way to earn money ... see all copies from £3.26! new only from £61.34! \| first editions
6	Araminta's Paint Box more books like this by Karen Ackerman When her family moves to California in 1847, Araminta and her paint box become separated, but through a series of new owners, the box finds it way across the country and back to its owner. The paint box changes hands as it travels across the U.S.--from a Dutch farmer to a gambler, from a young bride to a Mormon family--taking readers on a journey ... see all copies from £5.62! new only from £5.95! \| first editions
7	The Banshee more books like this by Karen Ackerman, David Ray (Illustrator) Under thatched village rooftops, the twonspeople settle down for the night as the Banshee comes searching for someone to share her loneliness. Her song calls widely, but the strong, secure life of the villagers evades it, and by morning she is far away. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £12.25! \| first editions
8	I Know a Place CL more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Deborah Kogan Ray (Illustrator) A child describes a place where all the rooms have warmth, comfort, and love, and it turns out to be home. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £7.26! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	When Mama Retires more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Alex Grace (Illustrator) Song and Dance Man author Karen Ackerman captures the spirit of working together in this winsome picture book about a family whose life is changed by World War II. Charley, Henry, and Will find out that everyone has to pitch in now that Dad is overseas in the army. Full color. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £5.60! \| first editions
10	Bingleman's Midway more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Barry Moser (Illustrator) Pa lets his sons, Drew and Nathaniel, see all the sights of Bingleman's Midway, but he keeps a knowing eye on Drew, who packs a bag and tries to run off and join the carnival. Ackerman's story and Moser's illustrations tell of one boy's yearning for adventure, and an understanding father who is wise enough to know that a child's imagination needs ... see all copies from £5.60! new only from £10.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	The Broken Boy more books like this by Karen Ackerman Solly recounts his friendship with a mentally disturbed boy. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £6.27! \| first editions
12	Bean's Big Day more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Paul Mombourquette (Illustrator) Meet a memorable cast of vibrant characters in small town with big dreams. see all copies from £4.90! new only from £5.60! \| first editions
13	The Tin Heart more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Michael Hays (Illustrator) The friendship of two young girls is strained when their parents take opposing sides in the Civil War. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £13.31! \| first editions
14	Flannery Row more books like this by Karen Ackerman Commander Ahab Flannery is once again setting out to sea but not before he says goodbye to his twenty-six alphabetically arranged children. see all copies from £5.60! first editions
15	The Sleeping Porch more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Elizabeth Sayles (Illustrator) When Jonathan and his family move into their new house, everyone is thrilled at how much bigger it is than their city apartment. The family discovers an added bonus: the pleasure of sleeping on the screened-in porch in the summer see all copies from £5.60! new only from £74.26! \| first editions
16	Moveable Mabeline more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Linda Allen (Illustrator) Transfixed by the sight of a marvelous doll in a shop window, Isobel and Mimi dare to hope that their parents will buy it for them. see all copies from £5.60! new only from £17.17! \| first editions
17	Just Like Max more books like this by Karen Ackerman, George Schmidt (Illustrator) When Great-uncle Max, the tailor, becomes sick and can no longer sew, nephew Aaron becomes his "hands" and together they create something special. see all copies from £5.94! first editions
18	This Old House more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Sylvie Wickstrom (Illustrator) Wild creatures such as squirrels, owls, mice, and kittens move into an abandoned house and create their own homes within the frame of the building. Watercolor illustrations accompany the rhyming text. see all copies from £5.60! first editions
19	Walking with Clara Belle more books like this by Karen Ackerman Clara Belle shares her memories of her life with a young girl as they enjoy a walk together. see all copies from £7.38! new only from £7.38!
20	Al Amanecer more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Alma Flor Ada (Translator), Catherine Stock (Illustrator) As Mom leaves to work the night shift at a box factory, her children and their grandmother proceed with their nighttime routines. The daughter, Rachel, describes her mother's work and creates parallels between it and the activities of she, her brother, and her grandmother. Impressionistic watercolor paintings illustrate the text. see all copies from £5.60! first editions
21	In the Park with Dad more books like this by Karen Ackerman Three children routinely spend summer afternoons in the park with their father, who no longer lives with them. see all copies from £6.31! new only from £6.31!
22	Tax assessments of New Castle County, Delaware, 1816-1817 more books like this by Karen M. Ackerman see all copies from £12.61!
23	Rare and endangered vertebrates of Illinois more books like this by Karen Ackerman, Illinois. Bureau of Environmental Science see all copies from £35.73! first editions

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