Most Popular Books by Alan Benjamin

Jews of the Dutch Caribbean addresses identity and ethnicity, through a detailed study of a little-known group in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. It asks readers to take a broad perspective on the contexts that play a role in ethnicity including, for example, ecology, history, kinship, commerce and language use in everyday life and, crucially, rituals. It asks readers to take a broad perspective on the contexts that play a role in ethnicity and draws on ethnographic research to analyze ethnic identities and look at how it is shaped and negotiated.

A somewhat irreverent take-off on Mother Goose and other familiar verse. Not for the kiddies!

"A tightly argued & carefully documented case for what the author terms ''an incomplete revolution.'' A unique assessment of the impact of U.S. policy toward Nicaragua. It is a valuable addition to libraries & extensive collections in Latin American politics."--James Rhodes, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa (Library Journal, 9/15/89).

"Death, disguised as an old woman, searches for Abdullah the servant"--Title page verso.

Bunnies in groups from one to eight engage in thoroughly enjoyable activities, from playing catch to swinging in an apple tree. On board pages.

"From Acrobaterpillar to Sopranosaurus, here''s a pop-up menagerie of the most curious and delightful creatures you''re likely to meet."--Page [4] of cover

At Christmas time we wish for snow and lights aglow, blessings from above and, most of all, love. On board pages.

Numbers 1 through 8 are illustrated by Halloween scenes.

A collection of short poems, including "Mud Pies a Penny," "Let''s Count the Raindrops," and "Zoo''s Who."

Illustrated by Hideo Shirotani.

Boo, Yowl, Howl. All the spooky sounds of this ever-popular holiday are here.Full color.

Riddles in rhyme describe the things associated with Halloween, including jack-o-lanterns, witches, haunted houses, ghosts, black cats, and trick or treating. On board pages.

A child''s gift-list letter to Santa with a final request for a surprise for Mommy and Daddy. A delightful new holiday board book in the popular chubby format--bright, sturdy, and sized just right for little hands. Full color.

When the Brown family decides to go for a boat ride and a picnic, they take along so many people that they end up having a swim and a picnic instead.

Bunnies in groups from one to six engage in thoroughly enjoyable activities, from playing catch to painting eggs. On board pages.

Pictures and text dealing with 10 monsters have been cut into three parts so that the reader can flip the various sections to provide many humorous variations.

A rhyming text lists all the things seen while out for a drive.

The perfect way to introduce preschoolers to the Festival of Lights, this irresistible package comes with a chubby board book about Hanukkah and two wooden dreidels. The brightly illustrated book describes the many ways Hanukkah is celebrated.

Takes preschoolers on a shopping spree through the alphabet, where they can buy an alphabet book, chocolate doughnuts, a wooden xylophone, and a yellow zipper.

Ten fanciful drawings of space monsters divide into three captioned segments which can be flipped into 1000 combinations.