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Tilda Balsley

    Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration
    It's a Mitzvah, Grover!
    ABC Hanukah Hunt
    Let My People Go!
    Maccabee!
    The Queen Who Saved Her People
    • 2018

      Ten Hungry Turkeys

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      "Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Byrd are planning a big lunch on Thursday, and they invite ten turkeys to come early. However, one by one the turkeys drop out, as they wonder what this is really about"--

      Ten Hungry Turkeys
    • 2016

      Shalom Everybodeee!

      Grover's Adventures in Israel

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      The story follows Grover as he travels to Israel to visit his friends Brosh and Avigail. Throughout his journey, he shares his experiences and discoveries with his friends back on Sesame Street through a series of engaging emails, highlighting the cultural and scenic wonders he encounters.

      Shalom Everybodeee!
    • 2016

      Crabbing

      A Lowcountry Family Tradition

      The narrative centers on young boys discovering the coastal tradition of crab catching, guided by their grandfather during an adventurous day on a saltwater creek. Tilda Balsley's poetic storytelling, paired with Monica Wyrick's stunning watercolor illustrations, vividly captures the rich diversity of life in the lowcountry's backwaters, blending realism with artistic beauty.

      Crabbing
    • 2016

      Journey to Israel with Grover as he visits the Western Wall, shops in the Machane Yehuda market, visits a kibbutz, hikes to the top of Masada, floats in the Dead Sea, and shares the hospitality of a Bedouin family. The fifth book in Kar-Ben's partnership with Sesame Street, including The Count's Hanukkah Countdown, I'm Sorry Grover, It's a Mitzvah, Grover, and Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration.

      Shalom Everybodee! Grover's Adventures in Israel
    • 2013

      Grover and Avigail join their friends Brosh and Mahboub to clean up a playground in Israel as a mitzvah, and although grouchy Moishe refuses to participate, he finds his own way to make the world a better place.

      It's a Mitzvah, Grover!
    • 2013

      While making their way to Brosh's house for the Passover seder, Grover, Big Bird, and Avigail talk about the history and traditions of the holiday, and find opportunities to do good deeds.

      Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration
    • 2013

      It's Hanukkah from A to Z. An Alphabet of things to see! ABC Hanukkah Hunt is a colorful, interactive, rhyming search for Hanukkah foods, gifts, and symbols.

      ABC Hanukah Hunt
    • 2012

      The Count's Hanukkah Countdown

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      3.6(51)Add rating

      Set during a festive Hanukkah celebration on Sesame Street, Grover and the Count host Israeli Muppet friends Brosh and Avigail. Together, they share the story of Hanukkah, enjoy delicious latkes, and discover the significance of the number eight in this joyous holiday. The book features vibrant full-color illustrations, making it an engaging read for young audiences.

      The Count's Hanukkah Countdown
    • 2011

      Lavishly illustrated and filled with rhymes, this engaging retelling of the Purim story brings joy to readers of all ages. Its color-coded dialogue enhances the experience, making it ideal for read-aloud sessions and Readers Theater performances, ensuring a fun and interactive way to celebrate this festive tale.

      The Queen Who Saved Her People
    • 2010

      Maccabee!

      The Story of Hanukkah

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.4(34)Add rating

      The story follows Judah and the Maccabees as they courageously battle against the oppressive rule of King Antiochus to liberate Jerusalem. Presented in a rhythmic, rhyming format, it brings the famous Hanukkah tale to life, highlighting themes of bravery and resilience in the face of tyranny.

      Maccabee!