Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
John Blair and the great Hinckley fire John Blair and the great Hinckley fire Josephine Nobisso Tells how a brave African American porter helped save many lives when the train on which he was working was caught up in the horrendous firestorm near Hinkley, Minnesota, in 1894. OL15970061W
Francis woke up early Francis woke up early Josephine Nobisso Imagines a moment in the boyhood of Saint Francis of Assisi, in which he befriends a wild she-wolf by sharing with her his breakfast, gathered on his family's farm. OL16604636W
In English, of course In English, of course Josephine Nobisso Josephine tries to tell her new American class about her life in Naples, Italy, but her teacher misunderstands what she is saying and thinks she grew up on a farm. OL461813W
The moon's lullaby The moon's lullaby Josephine Nobisso As night settles in, a baby's yawn travels around the world, inducing sleepiness everywhere. OL461820W
The weight of a Mass The weight of a Mass Josephine Nobisso On the day of a royal wedding in a kingdom where everyone has grown careless in the practice of their Catholic faith, a poor widow helps reveal the true value of the Mass. OL461824W
Shh! The Whale Is Smiling Shh! The Whale Is Smiling Josephine Nobisso A bedtime tale in the dark evokes the wonder of the whale as it swims, smiles, and sings. OL461825W