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Class
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BARBARA JEAN HICKS
is the
award-winning author
of five children's picture books. She has worked as a
copywriter, editor and teacher and holds a current California credential
in Language Arts. |
www.barbarajeanhicks.com
BARBARA'S BOOKS
Image from
I LIKE BLACK & WHITE
Illustrated by Lila Prap
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AWARDS & HONORS
JITTERBUG JAM
American
Library Association:
2006 Notable Children’s Book
Banks Street College of Education:
2006 Book of Outstanding Merit
Children’s Literature Assembly:
2006 Notable Children’s Book / Language Arts
Child Magazine:
Best Children’s Books, 2005
Nick Jr. Family Magazine:
Best Children’s Books, 2005
New York Times Book Review:
Best Illustrated Books, 2005
WALTER KITTY
Amazon.com
Best Picture Books, 2007
The Society of Illustrators
included Dan Santat's artwork for
The Secret Life of Walter Kitty
in their annual juried
Original Art Show,
New York City, 2007.
NOTES
FROM THE TRENCHES
"Thanks
for the great
program. The children
and grownups both loved
it, and your books
are wonderful!"
Ian Rosen
Los Angeles Public Library
"Your stories captivated
our imagination,
young and old!"
Malee Her
Harvest Elementary School
"Engaging... The students'
excitement for writing
shone through even after
the event.”
Amy Hayes
Briarwood Elementary School
"Your program was a hit—
thank you!"
Merle Green
Darrington Library
“It was wonderful to have
a real author at our school!
We have all used you
in our writing lessons
this week."
Patti
Holland
Red Oak Elementary
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BARBARA'S BOOKS:
JITTERBUG JAM: A MONSTER TALE
Illustrated by Alexis Deacon
What's a little
monster to do
about a boy hiding
under the bed? Acting on the advice of
his grandpa Boo-Dad, Bobo confronts the
boy
with a "great big toothy grin"—
and gets unexpected results!
Set in
an other-world full of enchantment and surprise,
this award-winning role reversal tale encourages readers to look beyond
stereotypes to the heart of those
who are different from themselves.
The
lyrical, magically illustrated text
is also a perfect read-aloud―
guaranteed
to keep even the littlest monster entertained!
Click on the cover to hear Bobo tell his story.
Farrar, Straus & Giroux 2005. Ages 5-10.
REVIEWS
"A read-aloud picture
book with attitude. Great fun!" ―Book Sense
"A charming and
wonderful story about how new friends could be just around the
corner." ―Midwest Book Review
"A funny, warm,
enchanting tale of courage and discovery ... Captivating!" ―Okanagan University College News and Reviews
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"A clever premise
children will love."
―Seattle's Child
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"Delightful
and lyrical ... a perfect read-aloud. A most original and engaging
triumph of language, illustration and design."
―Glasgow
Sunday Herald
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"A
lyrical story of monster proportions."
―Mybooks magazine
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"A crackerjack read
aloud ... Nighttime worriers will be reassured and amused by this
charming visit to the other side of the closet wall." ―Starred,
Booklist
"A book to fall into over and
over again." ―Starred, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's
Books
"Will have younger readers,
timorous or otherwise, flocking to it 'quick as lickety-split 'n' spit
fish.'" ―Starred,
Kirkus Reviews
THE SECRET
LIFE OF WALTER KITTY
Illustrated by Dan Santat
Walter
is no ordinary housecat.
In fact, even if his Person doesn't know it, his
real name is Fang.
And watch out, Wanda—he's
a swashbuckling superhero
tiger of a cat, so don't get in his way!
Readers young and old
will recognize in Walter Kitty the common behaviors of cats, kids, and yes—
grownups, too.
This zany tale is one of those rare books that keeps
little ones
giggling while delivering a powerful message:
with imagination,
anyone can
transcend the limits of ordinary life.
Knopf 2007. Ages 4-8.
REVIEWS
"A charmer!" ―Kirkus
Reviews
"Sure to
capture [a child's] fancy." ―School
Library Journal
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"Priceless!" ―The
Orange County (CA) Register
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"I
love this book." ―L.A. Daily
News
"A great book
about a healthy and fun imagination." ―The Pet Place Radio Show
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"Adorable
and whimsical.... Kooky.
Will delight
kids and adults of all ages."
―curledupkids.com
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"A
fun, funny tale."
―amazon.com
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"Zany..."
―themotherpress.wordpress.com
TODDLER /
PRIMARY BOOKS
Ages 2-6
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I LIKE
BLACK & WHITE
Illustrated by Lila Prap
"Stinky, slinky, large and small / Wiggly, woolly, short and
tall..."
A lyrical
poem that celebrates all things black and white—a feast for ears and eyes!
Designed as a concept book for toddlers but appropriate for beginning
readers as well. Underlying themes of tolerance and friendship provide a
basis for thoughtful conversation.
Tiger Tales 2006 |
MONSTERS
DON’T EAT BROCCOLI
Illustrated by Sue Hendra
"The waitress in this restaurant just doesn't have a clue!
Monsters don't eat broccoli!
How could she think we do?"
If monsters
don’t eat broccoli (or artichokes or greens), what DO they eat? The answer
might surprise you—and your favorite little monster as well.
Knopf
2009 |
I LIKE
COLORS
Illustrated by Lila Prap
"Wacky, quacky, quick and slow / Fuzzy, friendly, high and
low..."
A
celebration of all things bold and bright! The lyrical rhyming text,
introduction of common pairs of opposites, and themes of friendship and
sharing are equally appropriate for the very young and beginning readers—and
lots of fun to read aloud.
Tiger Tales 2006 |
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