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Barry Root

Barry Root

Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including Gumbrella, which he also wrote; By My Brother's Side; and Game Day, which received a Christopher Award in the category of books for young people. He lives with his family in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.

Teammates will be released on August 29, 2006 in Hardcover
Aug 29, 2006
Teammates is now available in Hardcover
Aug 29, 2006
Teammates will be released on August 29, 2006 in
Aug 29, 2006
Teammates is now available in
Aug 29, 2006
Game Day will be released on August 30, 2005 in Hardcover
Aug 30, 2005
Game Day is now available in Hardcover
Aug 30, 2005
Game Day will be released on August 30, 2005 in
Aug 30, 2005
Game Day is now available in
Aug 30, 2005
By My Brother's Side will be released on August 31, 2004 in Hardcover
Aug 31, 2004
By My Brother's Side is now available in Hardcover
Aug 31, 2004
By My Brother's Side will be released on August 31, 2004 in
Aug 31, 2004
By My Brother's Side is now available in
Aug 31, 2004
News:
Teammates has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
By My Brother's Side has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
By My Brother's Side has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Game Day has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Game Day has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Game Day has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008
News:
Game Day has won an award
Prior to Dec 19, 2008

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Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2008
...an experienced grower of 'petunias and sunflowers for years,' wants another project, so she turns to the catalogs. Barry Root's warmly golden illustrations of the interior of her house radiate warmth, and the book is designed so that the text is never...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7.) " Sam wants to do...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7.) ? Sam wants to do...
Washington Post, December 13, 2008
...By Mary Lyn Ray. Illustrated by Barry Root. Harcourt. $17. (ages 4 to 8) In many homes this December, firs, balsams, spruces and pines will stand patiently bearing the weight of tradition and adornment. Few children will...
Detroit News, December 13, 2008
...grow Christmas trees in 'Christmas Farm' (Harcourt, $17). Author Mary Lyn Ray's gentle story is matched by Barry Root's watercolor illustrations, which luminously evoke Wilma and Parker's determination and hard work. (Ages 3-7). Author Audrey Penn shows...
Into the Wardrobe, May 31, 2009
...reviews The Big Orange Splot by Daniel M. Pinkwater, The Araboolies of Liberty Street by Sam Swope and Barry Root, Cosmo’s Moon by Devin Scillian and Mark Braught, and The Boy Who Grew Flowers by Jen Wojtowicz and Steve Adams at Book Aunt . Eva...
Just One More Book!!, April 4, 2009
...in turn impact your young listeners’ enjoyment of a book? Authors, illustrators and books mentioned Lee Edward Fodi Barry Root Kimberly Bulcken Root The Storytelling Princess Jeanne Birdsall The Penderwicks Pictured, Love and Roast Chicken ,...
ShoppingBlog.com, December 20, 2008
...he tries to stay awake by wrapping presents and decorating. Christmas Farm by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Barry Root (Harcourt) - This fascinating children's book provides a a lyrical, behind-the-scenes look at the intricate lives of Christmas trees...