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Graef, Renée
Overview
| Works: | 272
works in
493
publications in
7
languages and
75,244
library holdings
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| Roles: | Illustrator |
| Classifications: | pz7.s53423,
813.54 |
Most widely held works by
Renée Graef
Meet Kirsten, an American girl by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1986
and
2000
in
English
and held by
2,848
libraries
worldwide
Nine-year-old Kirsten and her family experience many hardships as they travel from Sweden to the Minnesota frontier in 1854.
Kirsten learns a lesson : a school story by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1986
and
2004
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,553
libraries
worldwide
After immigrating from Sweden to join relatives in an American prairie community, Kirsten endures the ordeal of a strange school through a secret friendship with an Indian girl.
Kirsten's surprise : a Christmas story by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1986
and
2000
in
English
and held by
2,552
libraries
worldwide
Kirsten and her family celebrate their first Christmas in their new home on Uncle Olav's farm in mid-nineteenth-century Minnesota.
Changes for Kirsten : a winter story by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
9
editions published
between
1988
and
2000
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
2,547
libraries
worldwide
A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.
Kirsten saves the day : a summer story by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
8
editions published
between
1987
and
2000
in
English
and held by
2,538
libraries
worldwide
Ten-year-old Kirsten is proud and excited when she finds a bee tree full of honey, one of the natural treasures of her Minnesota frontier world, but she exposes herself to great danger by trying to harvest the honey by herself.
Happy birthday, Kirsten! : a springtime story by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1987
and
2000
in
English
and held by
2,487
libraries
worldwide
On a Minnesota farm in the mid 1800's, the hard working members of the Larson family find time to celebrate Kirsten's tenth birthday.
Happy birthday, Addy! : a springtime story by Connie Rose Porter (
Book
)
7
editions published
between
1993
and
2000
in
English
and held by
2,095
libraries
worldwide
In the spring of 1865, Addy finds inspiration from a new friend and chooses a birthday for herself as she and her parents try to shape a new life of freedom in Philadelphia despite the racial prejudice they encounter throughout the city. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! Addy makes a new friend who encourages her to claim a birthday and helps her deal with the prejudice that she and her family face.
Changes for Addy : a winter story by Connie Rose Porter (
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1994
and
1997
in
English
and held by
2,073
libraries
worldwide
With the end of the Civil War in 1865, Addy desperately hopes that her family will be reunited in freedom in Philadelphia, but the future may hold both happiness and heartache. Addy Walker is a proud, courageous girl growing up in 1864, during the midst of the Civil War. Addy's stories tell of her daring escape with her mother from slavery, and the challenges they face afterward as they try to reunite their family. But Addy's stories are about much more than hardship. They are full of the love and hope that help her get through the worst of times and keep her dreams alive! The long struggle to reunite Addy's family finally ends, but there is loss and heartache along with the happiness.
Winter days in the Big Woods : adapted from the little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
6
editions published
between
1994
and
2002
in
English
and held by
1,752
libraries
worldwide
A little pioneer girl and her family spend the winter in their log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.
Christmas in the Big Woods : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
4
editions published
between
1995
and
1997
in
English
and held by
1,583
libraries
worldwide
A young pioneer girl and her family celebrate Christmas in their cabin in the Wisconsin woods.
Dance at Grandpa's : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
1,549
libraries
worldwide
A young pioneer girl and her family attend a wintertime party at her grandparents' house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.
Summertime in the Big Woods : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1932
and
2001
in
English
and held by
1,316
libraries
worldwide
A little girl and her pioneer family spend a summer in the Big Woods of Wisconsin.
Winter on the farm : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
5
editions published
between
1933
and
1997
in
English
and held by
1,252
libraries
worldwide
After Almanzo helps with the chores on his family's farm in the New York countryside, he joins his parents, brother, and sisters for dinner and a winter evening at home.
The deer in the wood : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1995
and
1997
in
English
and held by
1,242
libraries
worldwide
A pioneer father tells his two small daughters why he was unable to shoot a deer for their dinner.
Going west : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1996
and
1998
in
English
and held by
1,236
libraries
worldwide
A young pioneer girl and her family prepare to leave the big woods of Wisconsin and travel west in their covered wagon.
Kirsten on the trail by Janet Beeler Shaw (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
1986
and
1999
in
English
and held by
1,148
libraries
worldwide
Nine-year-old Kirsten keeps her friendship with a Sioux Indian girl a secret until Kirsten's little brother becomes lost in the woods. Includes a section on Sioux Indians and a project related to the story.
Pioneer sisters by Melissa Peterson (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
1,140
libraries
worldwide
Laura Ingalls and her sisters share many adventures while growing up on the American frontier.
Brave Emily : 1944 by Valerie Tripp (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
1,126
libraries
worldwide
Molly befriends a war refugee named Emily Bennett, who struggles to overcome shyness.
While you are away by Eileen Spinelli (
Book
)
3
editions published
between
2004
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,107
libraries
worldwide
Three children describe how they feel when one of their parents is away.
Going to town : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder(
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
1,077
libraries
worldwide
A little pioneer girl and her family, living in the Big Woods of Wisconsin, make their first trip into town to visit the general store.
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