New Releases by Trina Schart Hyman

Featuring a new foreword by Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin, this beloved fairytale is now available in a handsomely produced 40th anniversary edition. “Everything in this book is vital and alive. Open it up and drink it in.” —Jason Chin, illustrator of Caldecott-winning book Watercress When it was first published 40 years ago, Trina Schart Hyman’s retelling of Little Red Riding Hood created a sensation for its cozily detailed, romantic, and mysterious illustrations of one of childhood’s most popular stories. Since then, this Caldecott Honor book has become one of the best-loved editions of the tale, delighting generations with its wonderfully alive paintings. Jason Chin shares a heartfelt tribute to his mentor, Trina Schart Hyman, and her artistic legacy. Newly designed endpapers, foil stamped cover, and debossed case reminiscent of the original cloth cover makes this a treasured gift to share. Caldecott Honor Book the Golden Kite Award

A brief biography of Samuel Adams describing his activities in stirring up the revolt against the British and how he was finally persuaded to learn to ride a horse.

This original folktale set in Cameroon is full of adventure and sly humor. Lloyd Alexander''s story of a young man visiting--and then becoming--the village fortune-teller is brought to vibrant life with some of Caldecott Medalist Trina Schart Hyman''s most memorable artwork. Boston Globe/Horn Book Award. New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Full color.

When A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur''s Court was published in 1889, Mark Twain was undergoing a series of personal and professional crises. Thus what began as a literary burlesque of British chivalry and culture grew into a disturbing satire of modern technology and social thought. The story of Hank Morgan, a nineteenth-century American who is accidentally returned to sixth-century England, is a powerful analysis of such issues as monarchy versus democracy and free will versus determinism, but it is also one of Twain''s finest comic novels, still fresh and funny after more than 100 years.

Stretches out to reveal a land inhabited by gremlins, elves, trolls, fairies, witches, dragons, unicorns, and a prince and princess.

The grumpy old woman had never properly celebrated Christmas until the year Star Mother''s youngest child came to Earth to find out what Christmas was all about. "Word and picture perfect." -- Booklist, starred review

Each letter of the alphabet is illustrated with a boy or girl playing with or using objects beginning with that letter.

What is Christmas? In this endearing tale a girl, a cat, a dog, a hawk, a fox, and a mockingbird wish to know and join in a search to find out. Originally published in 1969, this book by a Caldecott Medalist is now back in print. Illustrated in three colors.

A drummer carries the king of the storks across a river and is given a bone whistle that helps him win the princess for his wife.