Aaron Shepard – författare

Classic stories retold in exciting graphic novel format. Each title includes high-quality artwork, simple text, discussion questions and writing prompts.

Timothy Tolliver and his friend Arnie Rosenberg have a problem -- a gang of older bullies called the Stinks. But besides being a fourth-grader, Timothy is also a world-class inventor. He and Arnie get the bright idea of defending themselves with Timothy's science-project robot.  When their first try fails, Timothy finds a way to update the mystical formulas that gave life to the Jewish clay monster, the Golem. The robot comes alive, and it looks like their worries are over -- till the robot stops following orders and takes matters into its own hands.  Can Timothy bring his creation back under control? Find out, as the Golem legend replays in a modern American elementary school. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "e;The Baker's Dozen,"e; "e;The Sea King's Daughter,"e; "e;The Monkey King,"e; and many more children's books. His stories have appeared often in Cricket magazine, while his Web site is known internationally as a prime resource for folktales, storytelling, and reader's theater. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// "e;Many children will be intrigued by a mechanical figure that comes to life."e; -- School Library Journal, June 2005 "e;Rated S for Snapped Up."e; -- S. C. Poe, Route 19 Writers (blog), Apr. 4, 2012 ///////////////////////////////////////////////// SAMPLE Arnie walked all around the robot, admiring it. "e;You know what this reminds me of? The Golem."e; "e;The Golem?"e; said Timothy. "e;What's that?"e; "e;It's from an old legend we heard in Hebrew school. A few hundred years ago, a lot of Jews in Europe were getting killed by mobs, all because of some stupid rumors started by their enemies. This one rabbi wanted to protect the Jews of his city, so he made a man of clay and brought it to life. It was so strong, nothing could stand against it. They called it the Golem."e; "e;Kind of like Frankenstein?"e; said Timothy. "e;Yeah, but the Golem came first, and that was probably where the idea for Frankenstein came from."e; Arnie grinned. "e;Wouldn't it be cool if this robot could protect us from the Stinks, like the Golem protected the Jews?"e; Timothy grinned too. Then they both stopped grinning and looked at each other. "e;You don't think . . . ."e; started Arnie. "e;I don't know,"e; said Timothy. "e;I don't see why not."e;

"e;One can never have too many friends."e; Quackling was proud when the King came to him to borrow money. But years passed, and the King never paid him back! So, he took his sack and started for the castle. But a very small duck will need very good friends when he gets there! Will Quackling get what he wants, or something even better? Find out in this lively, rhythmic retelling of a favorite European folk tale. ///////////////////////////////////////////////// Aaron Shepard is the award-winning author of "e;The Baker's Dozen,"e; "e;The Legend of Lightning Larry,"e; "e;The Sea King's Daughter,"e; and many more children's books. Once a professional storyteller, Aaron specializes in lively retellings of folktales and other traditional literature, which have won him honors from the American Library Association, the New York Public Library, the Bank Street College of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the American Folklore Society. Wendy Edelson is the award-winning illustrator of "e;The Baker's Dozen,"e; "e;Christmas Truce,"e; and many more children's books. She has applied her talent to a wide range of illustration projects, including picture books, pet portraits, posters, and puzzles. Among her clients have been Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Aquarium, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the U.S. Postal Service, Cricket Magazine, McGraw-Hill Education, and the American Library Association.  ///////////////////////////////////////////////// "e;[A] lively folktale retelling . . . Edelson enhances the allegorical tale, about goodness and honoring commitments, with striking renderings of anthropomorphic animals."e; -- Publishers Weekly, July 30, 2018 "e;An enchanting fairytale that is easy to read and follow along, keeping youngsters excited and involved in the action."e; -- Kimberly Poe, Goodreads reviewer, November 18, 2018 "e;Not just for kids, grown-up youngsters will love it, as well. Beautiful art, beautifully done re-telling -- LOVED IT!"e; -- RaChelle Holmberg, Goodreads reviewer, January 24, 2022 "e;It's the cute-enough-to-go-into-a-coma artwork by Wendy Edelson coupled with Brothers Grimm that hooked me. Very short read with easy sentences and rhymes. Adorable."e; -- Korrin Kearney, Goodreads reviewer, March 1, 2022 "e;The illustrations are gorgeous and filled with detail. Those alone make this book worth a read. I also enjoyed the lesser known (where I live) fairy tale . . . A good choice to read to children of all ages."e; -- Morris Morgan, Goodreads reviewer, March 7, 2022 "e;A great book to teach children the elements of fairytale. It is interesting, repetitive, funny, and based on a European folktale. As a grade 3 teacher, I would definitely purchase this book for my classroom library."e; -- Angie Kuhnle, teacher, March 13, 2022 "e;A darling retelling of a classic fairytale with so many great qualities. The rhythm, sets of threes, illustrations, and page design all come together to create a wonderful read-aloud."e; -- Callie Anna Oxner, Goodreads reviewer, March 21, 2022 "e;Filled with surprises and delights . . . Bright and colorful in every way."e; -- Linda Gill, The Reader and the Book (blog), March 24, 2022 "e;A simple but absolutely delightful story, this one is one of my favorites of this year."e; -- Michelle Kalm, Goodreads reviewer, March 30, 2022