Stories from around the world

**THE EARTH SHOOK:**
**A PERSIAN TALE**
illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska
2009 Hyperion Books
ISBN 978-1-4231-0448-3

selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show 2009

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: … beautiful modern children’s fable … a mystical quest to discover, or to remember what it means to be human. …unforgettable experience for all the children lucky enough to read or have it read to them.
KIRKUS: … A gorgeous , discussion-provoking read-aloud.

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For a description of Donna Jo’s visit to Iran in 2005, click here.

**A SINGLE PEARL**
illustrated by Jim LaMarche
2013 Hyperion
ISBN 978-142314557-8

in Spanish (Ediciones Obelisco, Barcelona, ISBN 978-84-16117-01-7)

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: …this resonant book from the creators of Albert follows a grain of sand’s metamorphosis into a pearl. Napoli’s lyrical narrative imbues the tiny grain with emotions.
BOOKLIST:… story of discovering self-worth…a thoughtful reminder that everything matters.

**THE HERO OF BARLETTA**
illustrated by Dana Gustafson
1988 Carolrhoda Books
ISBN 0-87614-277-3
(pb 1992 Dell)

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: Teased by the other children because of his tremendous size, Nico saves the town against an invading army.

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For a description of Donna Jo’s visit to Iran in 2005, click here.

**READY TO DREAM**
coauthored with Elena Furrow
illustrated by Bronwyn Bancroft
2009 Bloomsbury USA
ISBN 978-1-59990-049-0

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY: … decorative dots and swirls of indigenous Australian art… A useful introduction to a radically different culture…

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