Julie Sternberg Books

Celie turns to her diary as she tries to sort out her problems, filling the pages with humorous, heartfelt entries, notes, drawings and pages from her top-secret spy notebook.

Set against the backdrop of the Southern countryside, a city girl embarks on a transformative summer as she uncovers the hidden truths of her estranged extended family. Through her journey, she navigates complex relationships and deep-rooted secrets, ultimately discovering her own identity and the importance of family ties. This poignant tale explores themes of belonging, heritage, and the impact of the past on the present.

In order for students to become experts and innovators, they need a strong understanding of how the world works. This book helps learners uncover conceptual relationships and how to transfer them to new situations.

The story centers around the charming friendship between Baby and Puppy, making it an ideal picture book for toddlers. Its engaging illustrations and simple narrative are designed to captivate the youngest readers, fostering a love for books and storytelling from an early age.

Once more Celie turns to her diary, filling the pages with heartfelt and often humorous entries, notes, drawings and pages from her top-secret spy notebook.

Once more Celie turns to her diary, filling the pages with heartfelt and often humorous entries, notes, drawings and pages from her top-secret spy notebook.

A new girl at school throws nine-year-old Eleanor's relationship with her best friend Pearl into disarray

I had a bad August. A very bad August. As bad as pickle juice on a cookie. As bad as a spider web on your leg. As bad as the black parts on a banana. I hope your August was better. I really do. When Eleanor's beloved babysitter, Bibi, has to move away to take care of her ailing father, Eleanor must try to bear the summer without Bibi and prepare for the upcoming school year. Her new, less-than-perfect babysitter just isn't up to snuff, and she doesn't take care of things like Bibi used to. But as the school year looms, it's time for new beginnings. Eleanor soon realizes that she will always have Bibi, no matter how far away she is. Written in a lyrical style with thoughtful and charming illustrations throughout, this remarkable debut novel tells a poignant story of friendship and the bittersweet feelings of growing up. Praise for Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie “Eleanor’s ingenuous free-verse monologue should strike a chord with readers, especially those who may have had to cope with the loss of a loved one. Cordell’s halftone cartoons convey the story’s pathos and humor, as well as Eleanor’s changeable moods.” –Publishers Weekly “Cordell’s winsome cartoon drawings complement the text without overcrowding the verse. It tells a simple, poignant story that will resonate with any child who has ever had to say good-bye.” –Booklist “This first novel is a promising debut. Eleanor’s concerns, not only about her babysitter, but also about playmates, friends and a new school year will be familiar to readers, who will look forward to hearing more about her life.” –Kirkus Reviews “Sternberg hits all the right notes here, capturing a sensitive kid’s first experience of loss with tender respectfulness and full acknowledgment that separation is a bereavement too. Sprightly line drawings, with the same perky homeyness as the story, add visual energy.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Heartfelt, accessible, and energetic…” –Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books "This heartwarming novel and its winsome cartoon-like illustrations draw readers right into the story. Children would enjoy this short chapter book as an independent read, but it would also be a particularly good choice for parents to read to or with their children." –BookPage

Schmerz verbinden alle Menschen mit negativen Emotionen. Wir kennen ihn als emotionalen Schmerz wie z.B. Liebeskummer oder körperlichen Schmerz. Jeder hat sich als Kind schon einmal ein Knie aufgeschlagen und musste bitterlich weinen. Trotz des Schmerzes haben wir alle laufen gelernt und nicht aufgegeben. Schmerz kann bohrend, stechend, zerreißend und quälend sein und wir können uns drin verlieren und möchten ihm entkommen. Es ist jedoch eine Entscheidung, wie ich mit diesen schmerzhaften Momenten im Leben umgehe. In meinen autobiographischen, lustigen und anspruchsvollen Lebensgeschichten zeige ich euch, wie mich Schmerz begleitet und orientiert. Im Schmerz habe ich die Kraft entdeckt für mein Wachstum und konnte die Reise zu mir beginnen.