books by Kadir Nelson     books:       We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball14 reviews Jump At The Sun, 2008 Great histories illustrated beautifully I heard an interview with the author on the radio a few months ago and kind of tucked this book into the back of my mind as possibly interesting. Then when I ran across it in the bookstore I had to buy it. Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball in a wonderful way that highlights both the joys the players had in playing as well as the challenges they faced - everything from lumpy ...             He's Got the Whole World in His Hands7 reviews Dial, 2005 My Grandson (and his dad) love this book. Love the song and couldn't resist the book. It surpassed our expectations. You should see the picture of my grandson reading it. He's entranced. His dad played along on the piano as he read it the first time.             Dancing in the Wings24 reviews Debbie Allen, Kadir Nelson Dial, 2000 Lovely book Arrived quickly. Excellent book for young dancers, especially good for classroom library. Also meets the need include more African American literature which is often left out.             Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)14 reviews Ellen Levine Scholastic Press, 2007 Spare story of one man's struggle against slavery This story documents the slavery and eventual freedom of one man. Henry and his brothers and sisters work for a good master. However, on his deathbed, the master gives Henry to his son, separating Henry from the rest of his family forever. Henry works well in the master's son's tobacco factory, presumably avoiding the beatings of the foreman. Later, he meets Nancy, a slave of another master. ...             Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom17 reviews Carole Boston Weatherford, 2008 BEAUTIFUL book! I love the graphics in this book which portray so much emotion! The story of Harriet Tubman is inspiring and amazing and to be coupled with these graphics makes it really come alive for the reader. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants an inspiring book of courage, determination, and perseverance!             Brothers of the Knight10 reviews Debbie Allen Dial, 1999 Brothers of the Knight Brothers of the Knight, was a good read told by the family's dog, Happy. Happy tells us that some kind of way Reverend Knight's twelve sons shoes are always, "worn to threads, messed up, torn up, stinky, dirty, tacky, jacked up," but no one never knows how it happened. That is until the Reverend hires Sunday, the housekeeper, who has magical powers. The twelve brothers aren't sure, but they ...             A Rite of Passage to Spiritual Enightenment: Living with Compassion1 review Milligan Books, 2000 I've been enlightened! This book is astounding, moving, practical and motivating with exercises at the end of each chapter to enlighten your soul and align your heart and will. A powerful read packed with self-love, how to live in abundance and not out of lack, fun with a deeper understanding of love relationships. This book reaches depths on so many aspects on evolving self to being whole that it is amazing how the ...             Please, Baby, Please58 reviews Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2002 Brilliant Illustrations and Great Reading for Toddlers Have you ever begged your kids to go back to sleep or thought that baby needs a nap? Well you can identify with what this baby gets into. Even though the child is told "no" to this or "don't" do that, you will find yourself laughing at the clever illustrations and expressions. The kids at the daycare believe that everything in the book could happen and realized that the clock depicted in each ...             Hewitt Anderson's Big Life3 reviews Jerdine Nolen Harcourt Childrens Books (J), 2001 Teeny-weeny or Overwhelmingly Huge ... Completely Loveable Jerdine Nolen's story of a normal-sized boy born into a community of giants is funny and heart-warming. Her language is beautiful and would be fun to read aloud. Plus, Nolen includes funny little references to the Jack and the Beanstalk tale. Illustrator Kadir Nelson does a marvelous job. A number of the illustrations are from Hewitt's point of view; we see how Hewitt's mom and dad are ...             Big Jabe3 reviews Jerdine Nolen Amistad, 2004 NOLEN SCORES BIG WITH BIG JABE Big Jabe is the story of how a child found floating down the river becomes a hero and savior of his people during the time of slavery. Jabe is found by Addy as she is out fishing at the river for her master. When Addy shows kindness to him, he rewards her by giving her the biggest catch of fish she has ever had. Not only does Jabe help Addy, but within a season's time, the boy Jabe grows to ...             A Strong Right Arm : The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson (Carter G Woodson Honor Book (Awards))12 reviews Michelle Y. Green, Kadir Nelson, 2002 An excellent Biography By NV from North Boulevard This book I am reviewing is A Strong Right Arm. by Michelle Y. Green. I believe this book deserves five stars because it tells everything about Peanut Johnson and his struggles to play in the Major Leagues. This book is about one of the first African American baseball players to play baseball in 1948. The problem in the story is that the M.L.B won't let him play because the color of his skin. ...             All God's Critters1 review Bill Staines Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2009 Sing it loud for All God's Critters... Set this book to a jaunty tune and the words become infectious. Your kids will be reciting it over and over! My kids loved it, as did all the kids in the kindergarten class I work in. I recommend this book highly. It has the same kind of rythmic quality as Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, but with a little more depth.             The Village that Vanished3 reviews Puffin, 2004 Beautiful Illustrations and Story I got this book solely because of Kadir Nelson's magnificent illustrations in "Ellington Was Not a Street." Nelson again shows why he's one of the top kids' books illustrators. Moreover, the story skillfully weaves fact, spirituality, and suspense in an exciting, identifiable story of escape from danger--in this case slavers who will capture or kill them. The narrative focuses on three members ...             Michael's Golden Rules3 reviews Deloris Jordan Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2007 Sports lovers will enjoy this book My 5 year old loves baseball. So this book was the perfect book for him. The illustrations were great, and the story was great. The golden rules are wonderful, and are a great starting poing in applying them outside of baseball. He reads this book frequently. Highly recommended.             Ellington Was Not a Street13 reviews Ntozake Shange, Kadir Nelson Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2004 Transcendent You know this is a memorable book right away. On the flyleaf, young Ntozake Shange (born Paulette Williams in Trenton, New Jersey on October 18, 1948) sits on a grand piano, clutching precious black vinyl, while overhead hangs a detail of a picture from the harlem Renaissance. You turn to the first page of text, and, against robin's egg blue, inside a darker blue background, Shange begins ...             JUST THE TWO OF US18 reviews Will Smith Scholastic, 2002 An excellent collaboration! "Just the two of us, Building castles in the sky. Just the two of us, You and I." Every time I came to this refrain in the book, I sang it to the Bill Withers's song of the same title. Sure enough--right on the copyright page is accredited the 1980 song used in this book, "Just the two of us." That is when I discovered also that this was a hit rap song by Will Smith. I knew he was a rapper, ...             Tales From Shakespeare2 reviews Tina Packer, Kadir Nelson, ... Scholastic, 2004 Tales from Shakespeare Absolutely beautiful! Stunning illustrations and accessible retellings of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. An excellent early introduction for children and a wonderful edition for anyone who cherishes Shakespeare.             Thunder Rose7 reviews Jerdine Nolen Voyager Books, 2007 Amazing tale! This book is stunning! The pictures remind me of Fredrick Remmington and the story is too funny! I say, Great Job!             Salt In His Shoes: Michael Jordan In Pursuit Of A Dream15 reviews Deloris Jordan, Roslyn M. Jordan Topeka Bindery, 2003 Salt in his Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a dream Michael Jordan has made many leaps and bounds in his career. He's gone from a huge basketball player to a successful baseball player. "Salt in his Shoes" is a great book because it explains how Michael never gave up. The lesson is great and the illustrations are amazing. In the book, Michael never gave up, and he was determined. This helped him win the game. He also believed in himself. Even ...             Please, Puppy, Please18 reviews Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee, ..., 2005 My daughter's favourite bedtime story... Without doubt, this book has brought so much fun before my daughters' bedtime drink! 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