Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Biographical - Between June 20, 2012 and July 20, 2013.

Young Pele by James Ransome

2013-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

Young Pele Soccer's First Star
Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James Ransome

HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become Pelé, the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches. And when Edson finally played in a youth soccer tournament in the town of Bauru, Brazil, he focused on only one thing from the moment the whistle blew: the goal.

Here is the picture book biography of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.

From the Hardcover edition.

Jemmy Button by Valerio Vidali

2013-03-26T00:30:00-05:00

Jemmy Button
Written by Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali
Illustrated by Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali

A beautiful collaboration based on a true story.

Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali discovered a mutual interest in this story and overcame language obstacles with the help of translators. Jemmy Button, a native of Tierra del Fuego, was brought to England in the mid-1800s to be "educated and civilized." The book illustrates Jemmy’s adventures in England, his extraordinary encounters, his homesickness and experiences as an outsider in a strange land, and his return home.

Abe Lincoln's Hat by Donald Cook

2013-02-12T00:30:00-05:00

Abe Lincoln's Hat
Written by Martha Brenner
Illustrated by Donald Cook

Illus. in full color. Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents, started out in life as an absent-minded frontier lawyer. How did he nudge his memory? He stuck letters, court notes, contracts, and even his checkbook in his trademark top hat. When he took off his hat, it was all there!

Piano Starts Here by Robert A. Parker

2012-12-19T00:30:00-05:00

Piano Starts Here The Young Art Tatum
Written by Robert A. Parker
Illustrated by Robert A. Parker

Regardless of whether they’ve heard of jazz or Art Tatum, young readers will appreciate how Parker uses simple, lyrical storytelling and colorful and energetic ink-and-wash illustrations to show the world as young Art Tatum might have seen it. Tatum came from modest beginnings and was nearly blind, but his passion for the piano and his acute memory for any sound that he heard drove him to become a virtuoso who was revered by both classical and jazz pianists alike. Included in the back matter is a biography and bibliography.

Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George by James E. Ransome

2012-11-28T00:30:00-05:00

Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George
Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome
Illustrated by James E. Ransome

The musical superstar of 18th-century France was Joseph Boulogne—a black man. This inspiring story tells how Joseph, the only child of a black slave and her white master, becomes "the most accomplished man in Europe." After traveling from his native West Indies to study music in Paris, young Joseph is taunted about his skin color. Despite his classmates' cruel words, he continues to devote himself to his violin, eventually becoming conductor of a whole orchestra. Joseph begins composing his own operas, which everyone acknowledges to be magnifique. But will he ever reach his dream of performing for the king and queen of France? This lushly illustrated book by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome introduces us to a talented musician and an overlooked figure in black history.

Cleopatra by Ian Andrew

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

Cleopatra Queen of Egypt
Written by Clint Twist
Illustrated by Ian Andrew

Meet the woman who became the icon.

The story of Cleopatra’s life has captured the imagination of countless writers and artists for centuries. As one of history’s most enduring figures, much lore has obscured the real woman behind the myth. Was she a beautiful and heartless schemer who stopped at nothing to get what she wanted? Or was Cleopatra a tragic victim of her own heart? This next volume in the acclaimed Notebook series offers a fascinating look into the world of one of Egypt’s most notorious leaders. Featuring a fictional journal that invites us into Cleopatra’s inner world, this is an exquisite guide bursting with gorgeous illustrations and packed with fun interactive extras such as flaps featuring historical facts and pop-culture references.This is a riveting volume rife with battles, passion, and even murderous intrigue — an exclusive look into the legendary queen’s dramatic life.

Doctor Dan the Bandage Man by Helen Gaspard

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

Doctor Dan the Bandage Man
Written by Helen Gaspard

ONE OF THE most-requested Little Golden Books is back in print! Millions of baby boomers remember little Dan, who stops crying over a scratch as soon as Mother puts a bandage on it. Soon the dolls and teddy bears in Dan’s house are wearing bandages, too. This charming story from the 1950s was so popular that it’s now featured in the Smithsonian’s permanent collection.

From the Hardcover edition.

The Honeybee Man by Kyrsten Brooker

2012-07-25T00:30:00-05:00

The Honeybee Man
Written by Lela Nargi
Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker

"Eccentric and unusual with an appealing, gentle charm," raves Kirkus Reviews, in a starred review.

Every morning, Fred climbs three flights of stairs—up to his rooftop in Brooklyn, New York—and greets the members of his enormous family: "Good morning, my bees, my darlings!" His honeybee workers are busy—they tend the hive, feed babies, and make wax rooms. They also forage in flowers abloom across Brooklyn... so that, one day, Fred can make his famous honey, something the entire neighborhood looks forward to tasting. Lela Nargi's beautifully written story—accompanied by Kyrsten Brooker's collage-style illustrations—offers an inside look at the life of an endearing beekeeper and the honey-making process.

A Junior Library Guild Selection, a Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year, a Cook Prize Honor Book, and a NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book.

From the Hardcover edition.

Random House New Releases - Juvenile Fiction - Biographical - Between June 20, 2012 and July 20, 2013.

Young Pele by James Ransome

Young Pele Soccer's First StarWritten by Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by James Ransome

Jemmy Button by Valerio Vidali

Jemmy Button Written by Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali Illustrated by Jennifer Uman and Valerio Vidali