The Castle on Hester Street
Author
Linda Heller
Illustrator
Boris Kulikov
Published
10/23/2007
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Linda Heller
Illustrator
Boris Kulikov
Published
10/23/2007
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Author
Linda Heller
Illustrator
Boris Kulikov
Published
10/23/2007
Age Groups
Pre-K / Kindergarten (3-5)
Early Elementary (5-8)
Summary of Book
A flying goat, buttons the size of sleds, and a castle on Hester Street are some of the widely imaginative stories Julie's grandpa tells her about his journey from Russia to New York many years ago. But Grandma's no-nonsense memories are far different from Grandpa's tall tales.
Author Biography
Linda Heller has written and illustrated many books for children. The Castle on Hester Street won the Sydney Taylor Book Award when it was first published in 1982. Linda Heller lives in New York City.
Illustrator Biography
Boris Kulikov, a former set and costume designer in St. Petersburg, Russia, was chosen as a Flying Start by Publishers Weekly. He has also illustrated Morris the Artist by Lore Segal, The Perfect Friend by Yelena Romanova, and Carnival of Animals by John Lithgow. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.