New Releases by Pamela Zagarenski

An exquisite and moving picture book about Marcel Marceau''s courageous acts in the French Resistance and how he became the famous mime we know. Illustrated by two-time Caldecott Honoree Pamela Zagarenski. Marcel Marceau was the most famous mime of the twentieth century. But before that, he was a young Jewish Frenchman growing up in the shadow of World War II. Born in Strasbourg as Marcel Mangel, he fled to Paris before the Nazi invaders and joined his brother in the Resistance. The thrilling true story of Marcel''s courageous youth and how his work against the enemy not just saved lives but led to his debut as a mime artist. Perfect for: - Readers aged 6 and up who are fascinated by real stories of courage - Lovers of amazing true stories such as The Little Refugee and The Happiest Boy on Earth - Families who want to introduce their children to a significant artist who has a unique place in history - Classroom use in primary school settings when discussing the Holocaust, especially the French Resistance - Gift giving to the art lover or collector of picture books Praise for The Not So Quiet Life of Marcel Marceau - ''A treasure for children ... equal parts heartbreaking and revealing.'' Foreword - ''An engrossing window into a lesser-known side of a gifted performer – and wartime hero.'' Kirkus Reviews - ''Told with lyrical restraint and emotional precision ... Zagarenski''s mixed-media illustrations heighten the interplay of quiet and urgency.'' School Library Journal

Her magical book of stories is wordless until a whisper in the wind tells a little girl to imagine a story for each page.

Une petite fille se voit remettre par sa maîtresse un livre étrange qui ne contient que des images. Elle qui est avide de belles histoires, la voilà bien déçue. C''est alors qu''un murmure s''élève, qui l''invite à inventer les mots qu''elle ne voit pas. Au fil des pages, son imagination s''envole, et elle découvre que le plus grand conteur se trouve au fond de soi. Célébration de la lecture et des pouvoirs de l''imagination, l''album de Pamela Zagarenski nous rappelle que chacun de nous fait entrer son propre univers dans chacune de ses lectures. Un voyage extraordinaire au pays de l''imaginaire.

Leo isn’t just a stuffed toy, he is Henry’s best friend and brother. He is as real as a tree, a cloud, the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind. But when the two are accidentally separated, no one in Henry’s family believes Leo is real enough to find his way home. With beautiful mixed-media paintings, the Caldecott Honor–winning artist Pamela Zagarenski explores the transcendent nature of friendship and love.

Her magical book of stories is wordless until a whisper in the wind tells a little girl to imagine a story for each page.