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Erica Silverman

Erica Silverman
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Erica Silverman

Erica Silverman is the author of several books including Big Pumpkin; When the Chickens Went on Strike, which was a Sydney Taylor Honor book; and Sholom's Treasure, which won the Sydney Taylor Award and was a runner-up for the National Jewish Book Award. Her books have received the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, the California Young Reader Medal, ABA Pick of the List, and the first book in her early-reader series Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa won the Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit her at www.ericasilverman.com.

The Hanukkah Hop! will be released on October 04, 2011 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
The Hanukkah Hop! is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Big Pumpkin will be released on August 09, 2011 in eBook
Aug 09, 2011
Big Pumpkin is now available in eBook
Aug 09, 2011
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The Hanukkah Hop!
Apr 12, 2011
Dont Fidget A Feather will be released on May 01, 1998 in Trade Paperback
May 01, 1998
Dont Fidget A Feather is now available in Trade Paperback
May 01, 1998
Dont Fidget A Feather will be released on May 01, 1998 in
May 01, 1998
Dont Fidget A Feather is now available in
May 01, 1998
Big Pumpkin will be released on September 01, 1995 in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1995
Big Pumpkin is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 01, 1995
Big Pumpkin will be released on September 01, 1995 in
Sep 01, 1995
Big Pumpkin is now available in
Sep 01, 1995
Big Pumpkin will be released on August 31, 1992 in Hardcover
Aug 31, 1992
Big Pumpkin is now available in Hardcover
Aug 31, 1992
Big Pumpkin will be released on August 31, 1992 in
Aug 31, 1992

Authors on the Web

Durham Herald-Sun, December 23, 2011
...of working together as they dig Santa free from the snow so he can continue his holiday mission. Erica Silverman, “The Hanukkah Hop!” (Simon and Schuster, ages 3-5) Hanukkah traditions blend with the musical story and a little girl so filled with...
Cleveland Live, December 10, 2011
...paintings add to the fun. This one calls to mind "Strega Nona." Grade: B+ The Hanukkah Hop Erica Silverman & Steven D'Amico Rachel's family celebrates the Festival of Lights with all the trimmings: jelly doughnuts, latkes, rainbow candles, dreidels --...
Oregonian, December 9, 2011
...a snowman and who is taken on a magical journey to the North Pole. The Hanukkah Hop by Erica Silverman. Rachael's family prepares for guests by frying latkes, twirling streamers and blowing up balloons in this rhyming story Tree of Cranes by Allen Say. A...
Chicago Tribune, December 8, 2011
...family, missing him; the animals he meets; and the natural world. Much to see. "The Hanukkah Hop" By Erica Silverman, illustrated by Steven D'Amico Simon & Schuster, $12.99, ages 4-6 An initial glossary provides explanations of the holiday ? terms like...
NorthFortyNews, December 2, 2011
...books. Here are some new titles and some of our favorites from past years: “The Hanukkah Hop” by Erica Silverman, “Olivia Helps with Christmas” by Ian Falconer, “My Two Holidays: a Hanukkah and Christmas Story” by Danielle Novack and Phyllis...
JTNews, December 1, 2011
...young children and families, it underscores the importance of inclusion and compassion. An author to be trusted is Erica Silverman, whose When the Chickens Went on Strike, Liberty’s Voice: The Story of Emma Lazarus, and Sholom’s Treasure are just a...
Jewish Community Voice, December 1, 2011
...fascinating, and very worthwhile. This makes a great gift. AMY: One more good choice for young children is Erica Silverman’s “The Hanukkah Hop.” This simple story, told through rhyme, depicts a family Chanukah celebration complete with latkes,...
American Consumer News, September 27, 2011
...is available as a digital audiobook from Audible.com. The title, provided by Recorded Books and authored by Erica Silverman, has also become an American Consumer News favorite.. The digital audiobook Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa (Unabridged), narrated by Liz...
The Goddess of YA Literature, May 2, 2011
...And while we are talking about biography:Here is LIBERTY'S VOICE: THE STORY OF EMMA LAZARUS by Erica Silverman with illustrations by Stacey Schuell (Dutton 2011). When Emma was small, educating girls was seen as a waste of time and money. Fortunately,...