Sister Anne's Hands
$22.10
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
29 November 2000
Summary
Sister Anne’s hands are brown, and Anna’s hands are white.
It’s the early 1960s, and Anna has never seen a person with dark skin before. At first she is afraid of her new second-grade teacher. But Anna quickly finds that there’s no reason to be scared. Sister Anne is wonderful. She likes jokes and she makes math and reading fun. But then someone sails a paper airplane to her, with a cruel message written on its wings. Sister Anne’s wise way of turning a painful incident into a powerfu…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140565348 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0140565345 |
| Author: | Marybeth Lorbiecki, Wendy Popp |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Puffin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 29 November 2000 |
| Weight: | 193g |
| Dimensions: | 4mm x 255mm x 305mm |
| Series: | Picture Puffin Books (Paperback) |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
You Can Find This Book In
Marybeth Lorbiecki
Marybeth Lorbiecki is an award-winning author with over twenty titles to her name. Her writing is informed by a diverse background as a children’s book editor, mother, teacher, marketing copywriter, journalist, youth worker, international Rotarian ambassador, and graduate student in literature and philosophy. She often explores themes of human relationships and our connection to the natural world.
Many of her books bring history to life for young readers, tackling complex subjects such as racism, guns, war, and environmental challenges. Despite the gravity of these topics, her work maintains a hopeful and courageous perspective, allowing readers to engage with these issues with resilience.
Marybeth’s husband, David Mataya, is also an artist, working as a designer, artist, and musician. They have three children: Nadja, Mirjana, and Dmitri. The family resides in Hudson, Wisconsin, enjoying the natural beauty of the nearby rivers and woods.
Marybeth Lorbiecki’s writings have received numerous accolades, including:
- Children’s Choice List
- New York Public Library Pick of the Lists
- Storytellers World Award
- Chicago Tribune, Pick of the Lists
- IRA Best Books of the Year (starred)
- Notable Social Studies Trade Books
- Bank Street College Children’s Books of the Year
- Independent Publishers Book Award
- New York Public Library Notable Trade Book for Young People in Social Studies
- American Library Association, Pick of the Lists in Literary Arts
- Living the Dream Award from Manhattan Country School
- Benjamin Franklin Award
- Publishers Marketing Association
- Best of Show from Midwest Independent Publisher Association
- Distinguished Service to History Award from the State Historical Society of Wisconsin
- Parents Choice Award
- Boston Globe Pick of the Lists
- ABA Kids’ Pick of the Lists
- Junior Literary Guild
- Minnesota Book Award in Biography and History
- Science Books and Films List of Best Children’s Books
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.