Background
Snyder was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and holds degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Iowa Writers" Workshop at the University of Iowa.
(In this companion to Laurel Snyder’s Bigger than a Bread ...)
In this companion to Laurel Snyder’s Bigger than a Bread Box, a leap back in time and an unlikely friendship change the future of one family forever. Annie wants to meet her grandmother. Molly wishes she had a friend. A little magic brings them together in an almost-impossible friendship. When Annie wakes up on her first morning at the Hotel Calvert, she’s in for a big surprise. There’s a girl named Molly in her bed who insists the year is 1937 and that this is her room! Annie’s not sure what happened, but when she learns that Molly’s never been outside the hotel, she knows it’s time for an adventure. Magic, fortune-telling, some roller skates, a rescued kitten, and the best kind of friendship make up the unforgettable story of two girls destined to change each other’s lives. “Like Judy Blume before her, Laurel Snyder writes characters that feel like your best friend.” —Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy From the Hardcover edition.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375873260/?tag=2022091-20
(Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read whi...)
Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read while celebrating Passover. Unlike other Passover picture books that focus on the contemporary celebration of the holiday, or are children's haggadahs, this gorgeous picture book in verse follows the actual story of the Exodus. Told through the eyes of a young slave girl, author Laurel Snyder and illustrator Catia Chien skillfully and gently depict the story of Pharoah, Moses, the 10 plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea in a remarkably accessible way. "Evocative and beautiful... flawlessly evokes the spirit of the Old Testament story," raves "Publishers Weekly" in a starred review. This dramatic adventure, set over 3,500 years ago, of a family that endures hardships and ultimately finds freedom is the perfect tool to help young children make sense of the origins of the Passover traditions."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010DPYXL8/?tag=2022091-20
(Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read whi...)
Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read while celebrating Passover. Unlike other Passover picture books that focus on the contemporary celebration of the holiday, or are children's haggadahs, this gorgeous picture book in verse follows the actual story of the Exodus. Told through the eyes of a young slave girl, author Laurel Snyder and illustrator Catia Chien skillfully and gently depict the story of Pharoah, Moses, the 10 plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea in a remarkably accessible way. "Evocative and beautiful... flawlessly evokes the spirit of the Old Testament story," raves Publishers Weekly in a starred review. This dramatic adventure, set over 3,500 years ago, of a family that endures hardships and ultimately finds freedom is the perfect tool to help young children make sense of the origins of the Passover traditions.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375869425/?tag=2022091-20
(A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for—as...)
A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for—as long as it fits inside? It's too good to be true! Twelve-year-old Rebecca is struggling with her parents' separation, as well as a sudden move to her gran's house in another state. For a while, the magic bread box, discovered in the attic, makes life away from home a little easier. Then suddenly it starts to make things much, much more difficult, and Rebecca is forced to decide not just where, but who she really wants to be. Laurel Snyder's most thought-provoking book yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375873252/?tag=2022091-20
(While waiting for the bus, a man tells Baxter the pig abo...)
While waiting for the bus, a man tells Baxter the pig about the joys of Shabbat dinner. But before Baxter can find out how he, too, can join in the fun, the man has boarded the bus. Soon after, Baxter learns that he certainly cannot be a part of Shabbat dinner because he's not Kosher. So begins one pig's misguided quest to become Kosher. Will Baxter succeed or will his dreams of taking part in Shabbat dinner remain unfulfilled? Readers will cheer as a series of misunderstandings leads to a warm message of welcome and community.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582463158/?tag=2022091-20
(Meet Edie, who resides--permanently--at The Slidy Diner. ...)
Meet Edie, who resides--permanently--at The Slidy Diner. She'd really like it if you would join her. With Edie as your guide you'll have no trouble avoiding the wigglepedes, and she'll steer you away from the pumpkin asparagus pie with crunchy-bit topping (nobody knows what the crunchy bits are). In her first picturebook, author Laurel Snyder teams with artist Jaime Zollars to give readers the ultimate greasy spoon experience, and leaves them wondering: Do the creepy goings-on at The Slidy Diner really exist or are they the product of a lonely girl's imagination? Reviews "...for the child who thrives on weird and gross."—Richmond Parents Monthly "Here's a diner well worth repeated visits-but steer clear of the "chocolate" milk."-Kirkus Reviews
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1582461872/?tag=2022091-20
(Learning—and using—Yiddish is fun for the whole family, f...)
Learning—and using—Yiddish is fun for the whole family, from the youngest mamaleh to the oldest bubbe and zaideh. Introduced to America as the mother tongue of millions of Jewish immigrants, Yiddish has made its way into everyday English. The sprightly, rhyming text follows a toddler through a busy day and is peppered from beginning to end with Yiddish words. Oy!—will everybody kvell when they hear their little ones spouting words from this most expressive of languages. Here are just a few that are included in this sturdy board book: bissel—little bit; ess—eat; kibitz—joke around, chat; klutz—clumsy one; kvell—burst with pride, gush; kvetchy—dissatisfied, whiny.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375864970/?tag=2022091-20
("Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of comm...)
"Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of common magic! " If you had a magic wall that could take you to "any "place and "any "time, where would you go? Would you want to visit castles and desert islands? Would you want to meet famous wizards, terrible pirates, beautiful queens, and dastardly outlaws? If so, then you are just like Henry and Emma, and Roy and Susan and you will probably like this story a lot. In fact, you might even wish something similar would happen to you! In "Any Which Wall, "author Laurel Snyder proves that you don t have to be an orphan, know a dragon, or even be a child to get a taste of magic. You just have to keep your mind open and willing to let it happen. And when you do find magic (like Henry, Emma, Roy, and Susan), you might be surprised that along with all the fun, you also find out new things about your friends, your family, and maybe even a little bit about who you "really "want to be. "From the Hardcover edition.""
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010DPZ9G6/?tag=2022091-20
(A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for as...)
A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for as long as it fits inside? It's too good to be true! Twelve-year-old Rebecca is struggling with her parents' separation, as well as a sudden move to her gran's house in another state. For a while, the magic bread box, discovered in the attic, makes life away from home a little easier. Then suddenly it starts to make things much, much more difficult, and Rebecca is forced to decide not just where, but who she really wants to be. Laurel Snyder's most thought-provoking book yet."
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010DPYRGE/?tag=2022091-20
("Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of comm...)
"Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of common magic!"If you had a magic wall that could take you to "any "place and "any "time, where would you go? Would you want to visit castles and desert islands? Would you want to meet famous wizards, terrible pirates, beautiful queens, and dastardly outlaws? If so, then you are just like Henry and Emma, and Roy and Susan--and you will probably l...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGVXMG2/?tag=2022091-20
(Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of commo...)
Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of common magic! If you had a magic wall that could take you to any place and any time, where would you go? Would you want to visit castles and desert islands? Would you want to meet famous wizards, terrible pirates, beautiful queens, and dastardly outlaws? If so, then you are just like Henry and Emma, and Roy and Susan—and you will probably like this story a lot. In fact, you might even wish something similar would happen to you! In Any Which Wall, author Laurel Snyder proves that you don’t have to be an orphan, know a dragon, or even be a child to get a taste of magic. You just have to keep your mind open and willing to let it happen. And when you do find magic (like Henry, Emma, Roy, and Susan), you might be surprised that along with all the fun, you also find out new things about your friends, your family, and maybe even a little bit about who you really want to be. From the Hardcover edition.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375855610/?tag=2022091-20
Snyder was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and holds degrees from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the Iowa Writers" Workshop at the University of Iowa.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Iowa Writers" Workshop. University of Iowa.
She has also edited a number of literary journals and is a commentator for National Public Radio"s All Things Considered.
("Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of comm...)
(Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of commo...)
("Four kids, a mysterious wall, and a good helping of comm...)
(A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for—as...)
(A magical breadbox that delivers whatever you wish for as...)
(In this companion to Laurel Snyder’s Bigger than a Bread ...)
(Learning—and using—Yiddish is fun for the whole family, f...)
(While waiting for the bus, a man tells Baxter the pig abo...)
(Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read whi...)
(Here's a picture book for all Jewish families to read whi...)
(Meet Edie, who resides--permanently--at The Slidy Diner. ...)