NANCY ELIZABETH WALLACE Author & Illustrator BIOGRAPHY I BOOKS I PRESENTATIONS I BOOK ORDERING
Books Written and Illustrated by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
9780761451921 ALPHABET HOUSE, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2005) P-2 Kirkus: Intricately cut-paper collages overflow with details and wit, giving readers numerous opportunities for letter-appropriate objects. The vignettes provide easily identifiable items for new learners as well as more esoteric objects to challenge older readers. The energetic colors of the collages combined with the intriguing and changing scenarios are bound to capture readers' attention. *Baker's Dozen: The Best Children's Books for Family Literacy from 2005 Award *Best Books for Babies (Beginning with Books, a nationally recognized leader in early literacy) *Winner of the 2006 Connecticut Book Award for Best Illustrator
9780761451815 APPLES, APPLES, APPLES, paperback (Marshall Cavendish, 2004) P-3 Bookselling This Week: This book is a wonderfully imaginative read-aloud. Watching a family of bunnies go apple picking, young readers learn how apple trees grow, marvel at how many kinds there are to eat, and get a good idea of how an apple orchard works. *Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year 2000 *Kids' Pick of the Lists *NEBA Pick of the Lists
9780618275762 BABY DAY, Board Book (Houghton) P-K 9780618387953 ¡EL DlA DEL BEBÉ l BABY DAY! hardcover (Houghton) P-K Kirkus: Simple pictures and text show a baby's day filled with objects of all colors, textures, and shapes. Cut paper collages are layered to create visually stimulating illustrations that will interest even the smallest child. Endpapers consist of graphic black-and-white designs perfect for young babies, while the lyrical text, combined with the bright images, will entice slightly older children. Stiff pages with rounded corners and a small format make this a perfect choice for tiny hands. *Child Magazine, a Best Book of 2003
9780618101306 COUNT DOWN TO CLEAN UP, hardcover (Houghton) K-3 Kirkus Starred Review: This is a pleasing developmentally appropriate volume that not only supports the math concepts but will be a welcome addition for neighborhood studies. Delightful. *Bank Street College of Education Best Books of the Year 2001 9780761454250
FLY, MONARCH! FLY! paperback (Marshall Cavendish, 2008) P-3
9780761453130 KINDNESS QUILT, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish) P-3 Booklist: Wallace's familiar illustrations have a charm that always appeals. But here, it's the idea behind the story that will attract attention. Parents and teachers will find myriad uses for this book, with its gentle message and practical approach to making a better world.
9780761451402 LEAVES, LEAVES, LEAVES, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2003) K-3 School Library Journal: Wallace successfully blends fiction and nonfiction, art and informational text. Buddy Bear and his mama go on leaf walks during the different seasons of the year. They observe, collect and examine leaves and trees in various stages of their annual cycles. During these excursions, the little bear asks probing questions and his mother answers using clever analogies and other techniques of a gifted teacher. The cub's lively curiosity will be contagious to readers and his playful riddles will add to the enjoyment. *The Association of Booksellers for Children's Best Books Recommendation *Society of School Librarians, International Honor Book *A Best Children's Book of the Year (Outstanding Merit), Bank Street College
9780761452829 LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! hardcover, (w/Linda Friedlaender), hardcover (Marshall Cavendish) K-3 School Library Journal: This adorable and informative look at a mouse family the borrows a postcard depicting a famous painting is a winning choice. . . . a charming foray into the world of art, complete with a helpful glossary and lessons on how to make a self portrait. This is not only an amusing, creative story, but also an adventure into art that encourages originality while inspiring creativity. Great for libraries and elementary art instructors. *Kids'
Wings Award for 2008
9780618042838 PAPERWHITE, hardcover (Houghton) K-3 School Library Journal Starred Review: Using her signature cut-paper rabbits, Wallace has created a gentle tale in which two neighbors nurture a narcissus bulb… What follows is a lovely paean to the simple acts shared by friends as they monitor the plant's progress.
9780761451280 PUMPKIN DAY! hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2002) K-2 9780761453277 PUMPKIN DAY! paperback (Marshall Cavendish) K-2 Booklist Starred Review: Although there are many other books on this topic, this one stands apart because of its simple, yet dynamic collage artwork and the quality and quantity of information that is tucked into the text in all sorts of interesting ways. The origami and paper collages placed against pure backgrounds are the best Wallace has done to date and that's saying something. *Bank Street College of Education Best Books of 2002 *ALA Book Links, Lasting Connection 2003 *A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Title
9780395982662 RABBIT'S BEDTIME, hardcover (Houghton) P-K 9780618077083 HORA DE DORMIR DEL CONEJO (RABBIT'S BEDTIME), hardcover (Houghton) P-K Kirkus: As a young rabbit prepares for sleep, the pleasures of the day are recounted in couplets . . . While the rhymes and imagery are highly accessible, Wallace has added incidentals that expand the age range for the book and are fun to discover and identify. *Children's Book of the Month Club Selection *Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award *Selected for ALA 's El dia de los ninos/el dia de los libros, 2002 *Included in 2002 Great Books for Babies and Toddlers”
9780761451495 RECYCLE EVERY DAY! hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2003) P-3 9780761452904 RECYCLE EVERY DAY! paperback (Marshall Cavendish) P-3 Kirkus: Wallace's illustrations are her very recognizable cut paper collages done here with found and recycled paper. The story is a Be Green message . . . there are plenty of ideas youngsters can act upon to be kinder to the Earth. An excellent introduction to this increasingly important subject. *Featured in Newsweek's Hot Tips Growing Up Green, Family *An NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People *A Best Children's Book of the Year, Bank Street College
9780761451594 SEEDS, SEEDS, SEEDS, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2004) P-3 Videocassette available from Nutmeg Media, 2005. School Library Journal: Through a week's worth of activities, Buddy, with his mother's help, learns about parts of a seed, different types of seeds, and seed germination . . . . also reinforces sorting, comparing and contrasting, counting, problem solving and sequencing. Days of the week, colors and deductive reasoning are also touched on. There's even a little nutritional information . . . This well planned, beautifully executed production flows together seamlessly and has multiple classroom applications. Booklist: Clearly written and brightly illustrated, this will be an appealing addition to classroom units on seeds and germination. Library Media Connection Starred Review: Highly recommended. *Children's Book Council, CBC Showcase Nonfiction Picture Book *Society of School Librarians International Honor Book *Texas 2 x 2 Reading List *International Honor Book Winner, Society of School Librarians
9780761453321 SHELLS, SHELLS, SHELLS, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2007) P-3 Kirkus Starred Review: A stellar introduction to mollusks and the shells they make; an informative, accessible and necessary addition to any seaside library and every school where oceans are studied.
9780307175625 SNOW, hardcover (Random House) K-1 (May not be available) 9780307102287 SNOW, hardcover (Random House) K-1 (May not be easily available) New York Times Book Review: The strength of this gentle book is the way it captures the quiet magic and cozy charm of a cold snowy day with loved ones. The simple origami collages are endearing . . . . *A National Parenting Publications Honors Award Winner *Featured selection of the Children's Book of the Month Club
9780618263530 THE SUN, THE MOON, AND THE STARS, hardcover (Houghton) K-3 School Library Journal: Each colorful page is beautifully designed, and the well executed cut-paper collages draw readers into the poems, enhancing the mood suggested by the words. All of the selections are appealing, amusing and gentle in tone. A perfect choice for storytime, this collection will also be useful for inspiring creative writing.
9780761452157 A TASTE OF HONEY, paperback (Marshall Cavendish, 2005) P-3 Children's Literature: Readers travel backwards to the bee and learn all about the way honey becomes available to spread on Lily's bread. Wonderful cut paper illustrations detail every step of this fascinating process. An added bonus is the Bee game and a list of honey facts. *The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval *Kids Pick of the Lists *Foreword Press Award *Texas 2 x 2 Reading List *ALA Booklinks Lasting Connection
9781890817299 TELL-A-BUNNY, hardcover (Winslow Press) P-1 (May not be easily available) Publishers Weekly: The humor of the twisted telephone conversations is sure to please even slightly older readers, and the illustrations might inspire budding artists. *A Junior Library Guild Selection
9780761451839 VALENTINE EXPRESS, hardcover (Marshall Cavendish, 2004) K-3 Booklist: Wallace's bunnies are so adorable they could be discussing how paint dries and they'd still be fun to look at, and the story brings home the pleasures of Valentine's Day, a red-letter day on most kids' calendars. Perhaps most important, the book stresses how sharing the holiday spirit can make everyone happy.
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