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Gerstein Mordicai

The Man Who Walked Between the Towers

Square Fish

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In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event with a poetry of its own: lyrical words and lovely paintings that present the detail, daring, and--in two dramatic foldout spreads-- the vertiginous drama of Petit's feat.
 
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children's Video.
A Book

Roaring Brook Press

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A CHILD IN SEARCH OF HER STORY Caldecott medalist Mordicai Gerstein looks at books from a whole new angle.

Once upon a time there was a family who lived in a book. All but the youngest had stories they belonged to--fighting fires, exploring space, entertaining in the circus--but she didn't have one yet. Walking through all the possibilities of story types Mordicai Gerstein presents her quest in unique and changing perspectives: readers look down into the books below at the characters in their worlds. A funny and touching celebration of books, stories, and finding yourself.
Dear Hot Dog

Abrams Books for Young Readers

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Whether it’s slurping up spaghetti or catching some sun at the beach, the everyday wonders celebrated in this collection of poems will appeal to young readers.

Cleverly crafted by Mordicai Gerstein, Dear Hot Dog follows three friends from the time they wake up and brush their teeth to when they snuggle up for bed with their favorite stuffed animal. In between playing outside, making crafts, eating their favorite treats, and reading, together they delight in the adventure and magic that each day brings. Gerstein’s vibrant illustrations and lighthearted verse make Dear Hot Dog a great introduction to poetry for young readers.

The Mountains of Tibet

HarperCollins

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‘This story of the death and reincarnation of a Tibetan woodcutter is a beautifully gentle look at one human being dealing with life’s choices and possibilities.’ —SLJ. ‘The impact of its peaceful message will reverberate long after the last page is read.’ —H.

Outstanding Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)
Best Illustrated Children's Books of 1987 (NYT)
Notable 1987 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
1988 Choices (Association of Booksellers for Children)
1987 Choices: The Year's Best Books (Publishers Weekly)
1987 Children's Books (NY Public Library)

The White Ram: A Story of Abraham and Isaac

Holiday House

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Made on the sixth day of Creation, a white ram waits patiently in the Garden of Eden. The other animals leave one by one, but the ram waits and waits until he is needed to fulfill God's will. Running to the aid of Abraham, the ram must prevail over many temptations in order to save a child. In this lyrically told and beautifully illustrated story, a white ram sacrifices himself to save a boy's life. It is a book that will be adored by readers of all faiths and ages, and will be of special interest during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Sparrow Jack

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

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A lively twist on the immigrant story

When John Bardsley leaves England to seek his fortune in America, he finds that his new city, Philadelphia, is crawling with inchworms! No one seems to know how to get rid of them, and the American birds turn up their beaks at the thought of eating any. Recalling his rescue of a very hungry baby sparrow when he was a boy, John comes up with a novel way to solve the problem, and he once again sets sail across the ocean in order to save his new city – with some help from his feathered friends.

Using detailed illustrations, Mordicai Gerstein tells the little-known story of how sparrows came to America and how John Bardsley came to be known as Sparrow Jack.
 
Sparrow Jack is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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Remembering Eden Ross Lipson - New York Times Blogs
New York Times Blogs, NY - May 13, 2009
Remembering Eden Ross Lipson - New York Times Blogs New York Times BlogsRemembering Eden Ross LipsonWhen she got off the phone, she smiled and said she had a surprise, and brought out the unbound pages of her first children's book: “Applesauce Season,” illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein. The homey kitchen in his pictures looked like her kitchen, Eden Ross Lipson Dies Eden Ross Lipson, Former NYT Children's Book Editor, Dies at 66

Local best-sellers in Birmingham - - The Birmingham News - al.com
The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - May 10, 2009
Local best-sellers in Birmingham -"Tea Time for the Traditionally Built" by Alexander McCall Smith 5. Outcasts United by Warren St. John MILESTONE BOOKS 1. "Man Who Walked Between the Towers" by Mordicai Gerstein 2. "Baseball Great" by Tim Green 3. "Shack" by William Young 4.

The Young Library: What sort of a critter do you see? - Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Bee,  USA - May 11, 2009
The Young Library: What sort of a critter do you see?Award-winning author and artist Mordicai Gerstein assumes a rather sophisticated premise in "A Book." His family of characters lives in a picture book when it's open. They sleep when it's closed. At breakfast the young girl asks her parents and brother