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A community grows together in this acclaimed book by a Newbery Medal-winning author. A determined young girl plants six bean seeds in a trash-filled lot in Cleveland and something truly magnificent grows. Thirteen different voices come together to tell one amazing story about a vacant lot that transforms a neighborhood. A 1998 ALA Best Book for Young Adults, "School Library Journal" Best Book and "Publishers Weekly" Best Book, (1997).

Now back in print with stunning new cover art, Fleischman's Newbery Honor Book featuring three twisted tales of figurines that have a mysterious power over those who come in contact with them.

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This delightful book will fascinate children and help them to see their world with new eyes. - School Library Journal (starred review)Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right up and witness an astounding assemblage of tightrope walkers, strong men, sword swallowers, and clowns. The Garibaldi Circus is coming soon, but for those with clear eyes, the performers may already be in the ring. So get ready to sharpen your vision and look very...

Paul Fleischman offers teens an environmental wake-up call and a tool kit for decoding the barrage of conflicting information confronting them.We're living in an Ah-Ha moment. Take 250 years of human ingenuity. Add abundant fossil fuels. The result: a population and lifestyle never before seen. The downsides weren't visible for centuries, but now they are. Suddenly everything needs rethinking - suburbs, cars, fast food, cheap prices. It's a ch...

For use in schools and libraries only. Wesley's garden produces a crop of huge, strange plants which provide him with clothing, shelter, food, and drink, thus helping him create his own civilization and changing his life.

These lectures given by Dr. Paul Fleischman on Vipassana meditation as taught by S. N. Goenka, explore subjects such as mental health, mindfulness, and cultivating inner peace. They were given to diverse audiences across the world in locations including Boston, Dublin, Madrid, and Vienna. The collection is a valuable introduction to Vipassana meditation, as well as an inspiring resource for those who are already practicing.

These eight essays explore the interface between psychiatry, science, and the timeless teachings of the Buddha. Drawn from the personal experiences of a therapist and practitioner of Vipassana meditation, this work explores meditation's similarities and differences with psychotherapeutic and scientific endeavors. In the title essay, parallels are drawn between the atomic synthesis of free choice and lawful consequence in Chaos Theory and karma...

This spectacular, wordless picture book from the creators of "Weslandia" honors the transformative power of the imagination as the Garibaldi Circus comes to town for a show like no other. Full color.

This collection of poems was written within the maelstrom of India, and conveys the tastes, textures, and feel of the subcontinent. Here is the ancient, complex, and modern civilization with its heat, dust, kaleidoscope of saris, litter, packed trains, caparisoned elephants, moonlit nights, Mosques, Temples, Churches, Synagogues, and Meditation Centers, beggars, computer scientists, beaches, macaque monkeys, plastic trash, banyan trees, and th...

Newbery Medalist Fleischman and artist Paschkis craft the many versions of the story of Cinderella from around the world--from Ireland to Zimbabwe--into one hymn to the rich variety and the enduring constants of our diverse cultures. Full color.

The versatile Fleischman presents a delightful tale of following one's dreams. . . . Joyous, peaceful, and lovely." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)No one loves animals more than the farmer. But when a drought befalls the land, and he must sell his livestock and move to a cottage with only a hedge around it, he and his three sons discover something remarkable about their hedge - and something unique about each person who trims its branches. A...

Planting a birthday tree has enduring effects in this poignant tale of a roving boy's link to nature - and the roots of his family's love.When baby Jack arrives, his father and mother plant an apple seedling to honor his birth. As Jack grows taller, so does the tree. When Jack is happy, the tree limbs stand straight and proud. When he is cold, the leaves tremble on their stems. But one day Jack's parents awake to find his bed empty. When they ...

Following his Newbery Medal-winning Joyful Noise, Fleischman offers another collection of beautifully orchestrated, spirited poems for many voices." - BooklistThese rousing, rib-tickling poems demand the joy of reading aloud. Settle back and chant "The Quiet Evenings Here, " as Grandma rocks, the clock tick-tocks, and no one cares a hoot for the world outside. Delight in "Seventh-Grade Soap Opera, " alive with hearsay about who's holding hands...

Perhaps the ultimate model for making history relevant. . . . A superb and often inspiring work. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"Newbery Medal winner Fleischman goes right to today's headlines and shows that the ancient world and our own are not so very different at all. He retells Homer's tale of the Trojan War, The Illiad, in a brisk narrative that will capture kids' attention." - Booklist (boxed review) "This exquisitely designed and prov...

A determined young girl plants six bean seeds in a trash-filled lot in Cleveland and something truly magnificent grows. Thirteen different voices come together to tell one amazing story about a vacant lot that transforms a neighborhood. Illustrations.

A bright picture book illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, and commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Ages: 5+.