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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.

On The Morn Of Mayfest will be released on November 08, 2011 in
Nov 08, 2011
On The Morn Of Mayfest is now available in
Nov 08, 2011
Mrs. Peachtree and the Eighth Avenue Cat will be released on November 08, 2011 in
Nov 08, 2011
Nov 08, 2011
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
Graphic Excerpt:
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

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,...
United Nations, February 22, 2012
...West Bank Israeli settlement of Har Gilo, located near Jerusalem. Photo: IRIN/Erica Silverman The top United Nations envoy for the Middle East peace process today described as “deplorable” Israel’s announcement that is has given approval to a large...
IRIN, February 20, 2012
...Photo: Erica Silverman/IRIN Patients receiving kidney dialysis at Shifa Hospital could be affected by the power outages GAZA CITY, 20 February 2012 (IRIN) - An energy crisis is currently hitting the Gaza Strip‘s public services hard and could lead to a...
IRIN, February 8, 2012
...Photo: Erica Silverman/IRIN Homes destroyed during Israel's Operation Cast Lead have been reconstructed by Turkey's Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) GAZA CITY, 30 January 2012 (IRIN) - International aid groups providing humanitarian support to...
IRIN, February 1, 2012
...Photo: Erica Silverman/IRIN The issue of Israeli settlers in the West Bank has long been a major obstacle to improved Israeli-Palestinian relations RAMALLAH, 1 February 2012 (IRIN) - Israel’s High Court of Justice has ordered Israeli settlers in the...
IRIN, February 1, 2012
...Photo: Gush Katif Committee Former homes in the Gush Katif settlements in Gaza that were evacuated in 2005. About 230 of the 1,450 families from Gush Katif have moved into permanent homes RAMALLAH, 4 April 2011 (IRIN) - More than five years after 9,000...
IRIN, February 1, 2012
...Photo: Erica Silverman/IRIN The issue of Israeli settlers in the West Bank has long been a major obstacle to improved Israeli-Palestinian relations RAMALLAH, 1 February 2012 (IRIN) - Israel’s High Court of Justice has ordered Israeli settlers in the...
Ma'an News Agency, January 31, 2012
...Houses that were reconstructed by IHH, destroyed during Israel’s Operation Cast Lead, being handed over to Gaza families (IRIN/Erica Silverman, File) GAZA CITY (IRIN) -- Secours Islamique France is a respected aid agency, part of the global Islamic...