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Easter Parade Easter Parade Eloise Greenfield Although the young cousins live many miles apart, Leanna in Chicago and Elizabeth in Washington, D.C., both prepare for an Easter parade against the backdrop of the Second World War. OL116273W
Sweet baby coming Sweet baby coming Eloise Greenfield Mom and Dad are about to have a new baby and their young daughter has all sorts of questions. OL116276W
William and the goodold days William and the goodold days Eloise Greenfield A little boy remembers his grandmother before she became ill, and during her long recovery he tries to imagine how things will be when she comes home from the hospital. OL116277W
Angels Angels Eloise Greenfield The illustrator's trademark black-and-white graphite drawings adorn a book of poetry depicting angels as they guide, comfort, and protect little children as they pass the milestones of their lives an… OL116278W
First Pink Light First Pink Light Eloise Greenfield A little black boy determines to stay up all night so he can welcome his father home in the morning. OL116280W
Honey, I love Honey, I love Eloise Greenfield A young girl expresses what she loves about life. OL116281W
Paul Robeson Paul Robeson Eloise Greenfield "A biography of Paul Robeson, who overcame racial discrimination to become a world-famous African American athlete, actor, singer, and civil rights activist"--Provided by publisher. OL116283W
Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Eloise Greenfield A brief biography of the black woman sometimes known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement for her part in precipitating the Montgomery bus boycott. OL116287W
For the Love of the Game For the Love of the Game Eloise Greenfield Two children discover the importance of determination and find inspiration in the life of Michael Jordan. OL116288W
Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues Koya Delaney and the Good Girl Blues Eloise Greenfield Koya Delaney, an eleven-year-old African-American girl, has trouble expressing anger, until her cousin, a popular male singer, comes to town. OL116293W
She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl Eloise Greenfield A child's disappointment and jealousy over a new baby sister are dispelled as he becomes aware of the importance of his new role as a big brother. OL116298W
Alesia Alesia Eloise Greenfield A physically handicapped girl discusses her daily activities, the accident which left her crippled, and her feelings about her disability. OL15050804W
Good news Good news Eloise Greenfield A little boy learns to read and rushes home to read to his mother but only his baby sister has time to listen. OL15050813W
Kia Tanisha Kia Tanisha Eloise Greenfield Kia Tanisha loves to run, but there's always something or someone in the way. OL15050823W
On my horse On my horse Eloise Greenfield A boy riding slowly on a horse, sitting behind the horse's owner, imagines that he is riding swiftly by himself. OL15050827W
Talk about a family Talk about a family Eloise Greenfield Genny is eager for her eldest brother's return from military service, convinced that he can fix everything--even the growing rift between their parents. OL15153660W
Aaron and Gayla's alphabet book Aaron and Gayla's alphabet book Eloise Greenfield In colorfully illustrated indoor and outdoor scenes, Aaron and Gayla describe their activities by utilizing all 26 letters of the alphabet, underscoring themes of independence and friendship. OL15739126W
How they got over How they got over Eloise Greenfield Profiles African American men and women who have had a strong connection with the sea, from slaves whose owners sent them to work on ships to today's fishermen, naval officers, and marine biologists. OL15837073W
Night on Neighborhood Street Night on Neighborhood Street Eloise Greenfield A collection of poems exploring the sounds, sights, and emotions enlivening a black neighborhood during the course of one evening. OL15968577W
Rosa Parks Rosa Parks Eloise Greenfield A biography of the woman whose actions led to the desegregation of buses in Montgomery, Alabama, in the 1960's and who was an important figure in the early days of the civil rights movement. OL16063645W
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