27 results for "Judy Green"
Stairways help hikers climb the hills of San Francisco
Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:00 AMIt's no secret that we live close to one of the best cities in the world for walking. We also know that fall and winter bring the clear, sunny days and panoramic views that are only postcard dreams for summer visitors. The trick to enjoying ...
Travel spotlight: Yellowstone's hottest spot may be its most tranquil
Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 12:00 AMAt times during a visit to Yellowstone National Park you could imagine you're in Disneyland.
Cookbook brings the flavors of Burma to Western kitchens
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 12:00 AMFor decades, Myanmar's military dictatorship has isolated the Southeast Asian country, also known as Burma, from the world.
The Young Library: So, how did that cow jump over the moon?
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 12:00 AMSacramento author Lori Mortensen takes a clever spin with a classic nursery rhyme in "Cindy Moo."
The Young Library: 'Home for Bird' shares importance of caring
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 12:00 AMLast year author Philip C. Stead stole our hearts with his compassionate story in "A Sick Day for Amos McGee." It won the 2011 Caldecott Medal for illustration, which was by Stead's wife, Erin E. Stead. Now he's back with an en...
Young Library: 'Paiute Princess' tells of child in two worlds
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at 12:00 AMPaiute Princess: The Story of Sarah Winnemucca Deborah Kogan Ray Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $18, 48 pages, ages 8 and up Californians will learn more than they expect when they delve into this stellar biography of Sarah Winnemucca. Born in 1...
In the Spotlight: Egypt puts on a brave face for visitors despite tension
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:00 AMLife pulses with uneasy tension in the land of the pharaohs. Ever since last year's Arab Spring forced out Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, daily life in Egypt turned stressful. Unemployment is high. Tourist business is next to nil. Fuel pr...
Young library: Environmental lessons in tales of young critters
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:00 AMYoung animal lovers will return again and again to these two picture books about children protecting pufflings – baby puffins – and seal pups. Both stories are based on true events.
The Young Library: All Greek (Roman, too) fill up these fine works
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 12:00 AMGifts From the Gods, substantial tales in mythology.
The Young Library: Impishly rude "Forgive Me" will have kids laughing
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 12:00 AMGail Carson Levine's gleefully snarky poems in "Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It" go a long way in turning this high-minded literary form into a joy for youngsters – and their adults.
