Jeff Gottesfeld Book order

The book highlights John van Hengel's groundbreaking initiative in 1967 to establish the first food bank, leading to a global network through Feeding America. It emphasizes the importance of redistributing surplus food to those in need, showcasing the notion that hunger should not carry shame. With Gottesfeld's heartfelt narrative and Agatha's vibrant illustrations, the story celebrates the impact of a single individual's vision in transforming the approach to hunger and food waste, inspiring change and compassion worldwide.

Set against a festive backdrop, the narrative explores the theme of unity in diversity, highlighting how varying backgrounds and perspectives can foster connection and understanding. Through engaging characters and heartwarming interactions, the story illustrates the importance of embracing differences to create a sense of community and belonging.

The tree in the courtyard was a horse chestnut. Her leaves were green stars; her flowers foaming cones of white and pink. Seagulls flocked to her shade. She spread roots and reached skyward in peace. The tree watched a little girl, who played and laughed and wrote in a diary. When strangers invaded the city and warplanes roared overhead, the tree watched the girl peek out of the curtained window of the annex. It watched as she and her family were taken away—and when her father returned after the war, alone. The tree died the summer Anne Frank would have turned eighty-one, but its seeds and saplings have been planted around the world as a symbol of peace. Its story, and Anne’s story, are beautifully told and illustrated in this powerful picture book.

Twelve years back, the sleepy town of Smallville was hit by a freak meteor shower. It left the survivors with scars ... and secrets. And it signalled the arrival of an alien child. He will become the most famed superhero of all time, but right now the teenaged Clark Kent has big problems just mastering his growing powers. Look out for more great Smallville titles: 1. Arrival by Mike Teitelbaum (Nov '02) 2. See No Evil by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld (Nov '02) 4. Animal Rage by David and Bobbi Weiss (Mar '03)