Shelley Rotner

Shelley Rotner brings a depth of experience and knowledge to her books with a diverse background as an elementary school teacher, museum educational specialist and UNICEF photographer.

Her presentation shows the process of making a book--from start to finish--including ideas and concepts, prototypes, layouts, correspondence with editors and designers and design styles.

Every Season by Sheley Rotner, Anne Love Woodhull, Shelley Rotner (Photographer) Hardcover, 32pp Publisher:Publisher: Roaring Brook Press (March 29, 2007) Age Range: 4 to 8 EverySeason.jpg (30436 bytes)

ISBN: 1596431369 ISBN-13: 9781596431362

Is Spring your favorite, when salamanders crawl out from under messy rocks? Is it Winter, when buds are waiting, covered in white? The narrator of this aural and visual treat takes readers on a stunning, cyclical journey through all four seasons. With an eloquent text and spectacular photos, this is a book that will not only inform, but enchant.

From Booklist Beautiful color photographs illustrate this picture-book celebration of the seasons. "I love spring," the text begins, and in simple, poetic phrases, a speaker describes the unique pleasures of the season. In spring "Speckled eggs fill woven nests. / Showers soak. Seeds sprout. Flowers bloom." The accompanying photos show close-ups of eggs and flowers, rows of newly spouted plants, and a smiling child beneath an umbrella. In the following spreads, the speaker moves through summer, fall, and winter and points out each seasons' special wonders, all illustrated with eye-catching images. The concept is certainly familiar, if not shopworn. What distinguishes this is the quality and selection of the photos and the lovely spare words, which repeat sounds and lines with an easy, circular rhythm that echoes the cycle of seasons and encourages child participation. Pair this with Maurice Sendak's classic Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months (1962). Gillian Engberg Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

Where Does Food Come From? (Exceptional Science Titles for Primary Grades) by Shelley Rotner (Photographer), Gary Goss Reading level: Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press (December 30, 2005) WhereFood.jpg (49788 bytes)

ISBN: 0761329358

From School Library Journal Large print, a well-spaced text, varied typeface, simple explanations, and appealing color photos of children on every page make this book a pleasant reading experience. Did you know? insets appear at every turn, providing additional and fascinating food-related trivia, such as, There are more than 7,000 different kinds of apples. A sentence or two discuss cocoa beans, potatoes, bread, grains, cornstalks, popcorn, milk, lemons, eggs, tomatoes, peanuts, grapes, and more. This is a book that teachers, librarians, and parents will find useful, informative, and fun to share. Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Senses At The Seashore by Shelley Rotner (Photographer) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Library Binding: 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press (December 30, 2005)
ISBN: 0761328971

Many Ways: How Families Practice Their Beliefs and Religions (Shelley Rotner's Early Childhood Library) by Shelley Rotner, Sheila Kelly (Illustrator), Reading level: Ages 4-8 Mass Market Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press (August 13, 2004) ManyWays.jpg (44363 bytes)

ISBN: 0761328734

Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly Using an accessible slice-of-life approach, Many Ways by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly serves as a simple introduction to how families practice their different religions, promoting tolerance and respect. The clear, spare text (i.e., "Symbols remind people of their beliefs") and large photographs serve as an eye-opening catalogue as well as a jumping-off point for discussion. ... Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

From Children's Literature - Carlee Hallman With striking photographs and succinct text this photo-essay shows and tells of similarities and differences as families practice their various religious beliefs. It begins with activities shared by most children such as going to school, playing, and interacting with their families. Then the text states, "But families have different beliefs about God." This leads to differences in ways to pray, worship, books about teachers, symbols, music, special food, and places of worship. Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Sikh religious practices are shown. The text concludes: "All their great teachers have taught the same lesson: Love and care for one another and for our beautiful earth." Information about the photographs is listed in the back. Children and their parents will enjoy looking at the colorful, interesting pictures and become familiar with religious practices other than their own. 2005, Millbrook Press/Lerner Publishing Group, Ages 4 to 8.

From Booklist As a way of introducing children to the variety and continuity of the world's religions, Rotner provides clear, colorful photographs showing the religious practices of children and adults who are Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and Sikhs. ...... A fine visual introduction to a basic American freedom, this book is a good starting place for conversations about different religions. It may be particularly valuable to children whose communities are not religiously diverse. Carolyn Phelan Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner (Author) Reading level: All Ages Edition: Library Binding 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press; (November 2003) loysoffeelings.jpg (50073 bytes)

ISBN: 0761328963

From School Library Journal Many readers will find themselves represented in this multicultural array of close-up images of children displaying their emotions. From grumpy squints, excited grins, and surprised shouts, the photos move to whimsical curiosity, sadness (complete with tears), and sleepy yawns. Most pages clearly capture the precise quality they attempt to portray, particularly the twisted mouth of "confused" and the classic pout of "grumpy." Others are more subtle, such as "thoughtful" and "proud," or "frightened." This collection provides youngsters with the necessary labels to discuss their feelings. Whether shared with a group, parents, or a counselor-individually or in a class-this title provides the tools to facilitate discussion about children and their feelings.-Phyllis M. Simon, Bay Shore School District, NY Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Everybody Works by Shelley Rotner (Author) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: Library Binding 32 pages ; Publisher: Millbrook Press; (February 6, 2003)
ISBN: 0761317511

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal In this deceptively simple, upbeat look at the world of work, a minimal text and large, colorful photos present smiling men and women in conventional and unconventional jobs. The book includes pic Column Wraptures of those highly visible occupations that fascinate children such as firefighter, construction worker, and dog walker as well as behind-the-scenes employment in health care, offices, service professions, and the creative arts. While the author acknowledges that "some work to earn money," she encourages her audience to think beyond the traditional definition by mentioning volunteerism; hobbies as work; the responsibilities of children in the home, classroom, and neighborhood; and even the jobs animals perform. A useful concept book. Daryl Grabarek, School Library Journal Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist The team that created the A. D. D. Book for Kids [BKL Ap 15 00] offers another title to help young children understand themselves and their abilities. Using Dr. Howard Gardner's work about multiple intelligence as a framework for the text, Rotner and Kelly portray young children with linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, and interpersonal talents. Clear, full-color photographs depict children in a variety of activities--swimming, spelling, playing the violin, etc.--as simple text lets children know whether the activity is something the pictured child does well, has trouble with, or is in the process of learning. The message (everyone is good at something) comes through strongly, as does the authors' encouragement to continue working toward mastery of more difficult skills. This will be useful in preschool and kindergarten classrooms that focus on celebrating students' strengths and learning styles. Buy a second copy for the parenting shelf. Kay Weisman Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Sometimes Bad Things Happen
by Ellen B. Jackson, Shelley Rotner (Photographer)
32 pages Reading level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Edition: Library Binding ISBN: 0761328106; (August 2002)

Edition: Paperback ISBN: 0761317341

From School Library Journal This book is designed to help children cope with "bad things" that occur in their everyday lives and to allow them to explore their feelings of sadness, fear, anger, etc. Some of the examples offered include a game being canceled, a sibling being pushed by a bully, adults fighting, and seeing scary news stories on television. After acknowledging the emotions, Jackson reassures youngsters that while "a few people do bad things" most people "want to make the world a better place for everyone." A brief text and crisp, color photos show community heroes such as a firefighter and other professionals caring for people and animals. Simple coping strategies are suggested, such as "Hug a friend. Plant a flower.- Look up at the sky. Sing a brave song," and youngsters are told that "It's okay to cry." Older children could use this book as a springboard for talking about their own experiences and ways to handle them positively. Younger audiences will find comfort in expressing their own sadness and looking for a happier outcome.
Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist Addressing children who respond to undisguised bibliotherapy, Jackson pairs very brief text with a gallery of posed color photographs in which pictures of sad youngsters give way to scenes of emergency workers and other helpful adults, and then to smiling children and photos of people helping one another. The author follows reasons for feeling "sad, scared, hurt, or angry" (a canceled game, an encounter with a bully, seeing adults argue, or a frightening news story on TV) with the suggestion that "most people want to make the world a better place," and a selection of strategies for coping, including hugging a friend, planting a flower, looking up at the sky, having a cry. "Something good will happen. It always does," she concludes. This isn't like Aliki's Feelings (1984) or Freymann and Elffers' How Are You Peeling? (1999), which beg to be discussed and considered, but it does offer comfort in a more visually appealing way than many of the drab old titles on emotions that tend to linger on library shelves. John Peters
Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

Something's Different
by Shelley Rotner (Photographer), Sheila M. Kelly (Editor)
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: Library Binding 32 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press

ISBN: 0761319239; (April 2002)

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal In this photographic picture book, a boy narrates the story of how his family used to be happy, but now, his parents are arguing more and more. Hand-tinted, black-and-white photographs show him playing and doing some household jobs, but continually worrying about the tensions in his home. He says he's scared, mad, and sad, all at the same time. The text is brief, one to four sentences per page, with the pictures dominating the presentation. The ending is not neatly resolved: "I guess children can't fix grown-ups' problems." This is not a "divorce" book, per se, but rather an interesting approach to an issue not often explored in juvenile nonfiction. This title may provide points to ponder or discuss for youngsters in the same predicament.
Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist In this fictional photoessay, a young boy describes the impact of his parents' marital problems on his feelings. As he tries to understand, his emotions swing wildly from bewilderment to fear to anger. Ultimately, he realizes "children can't fix grownups' problems" and that although some things change, some things (like his parents' love for him) stay the same. The parents' problems are not detailed: the emphasis is on the boy--his feelings and questions, from "Is this my fault" to "How can I help?" The firstperson narrative is simply presented, and handtinted photos capture the boy's changing emotions --when he's alone, with family and friends, or engaged in familiar daily activities. Snapshots lend a sense of realism to the text, but the photos may confuse some younger children who may forget that the book is fiction. Still, the presentation of how parents' marital problems can diversely impact children may provide a stepping stone to family discussions. Shelle Rosenfeld Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

Feeling Thankful by Shelley Rotner (Photographer), Sheila M., Ed. D. Kelly Reading level: Ages 4-8, 24 pages Publisher: Millbrook Press (September 2000) 0761319182.01.LZZZZZZZ (51606 bytes)

Paperback: ISBN: 0761314377

Library Binding: Publisher: Bt Bound; ISBN: 0613251482

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist This simple photo-essay encourages young children to think about the many things they have to be thankful for. An adorable curly haired tyke hugs herself: "I'm thankful for me." Other children are grateful for the things they can do, like paint a picture; or what they have, like a bike. Four square photos on one page show children of different races with family members. The following pictures show kids happy to be with family and friends--including a boy with his pet mouse. These very crisp, joyful pictures show real kids appreciative of their homes and of nature. There will be myriad ways to use this, not the least of which will be sharing it one on one and talking about what it means to be thankful. Ilene Cooper Copyright American Library Association. All rights reserved

From Horn Book In this well-designed picture book, a multiethnic group of children is shown taking pleasure in their food, friends, activities, and environment. With short sentences written in first person, the text names things for which children can be grateful--""I'm thankful I have a home and good food to eat,"" and the color photographs are bright and appealing.Copyright 2001 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Lots of Grandparents by Shelley Rotner (Illustrator), Sheila M. Kelly (Editor), Reading level: Ages 4-8, 32 pages, Edition: Library Binding
Publisher: Millbrook Press

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal Excellent color photographs show grandparents of different ages, ethnic groups, shapes, and sizes sharing happy times with grandchildren. The pictures are in a variety of sizes, attractively framed, and accompanied by one or two lines of very simple text on each page. The many settings and activities depicted in the illustrations include the beach, the playground, eating ice-cream cones, reading aloud, and hugging. A series of headshots emphasizes the relatives' individual charm, and another group of photos, their wide range of interests. The book points out that some grandparents are strong and some frail. A good choice for sharing. Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

The A.D.D. Book for Kids by Shelley Rotner (Photographer), Sheila M., Ed.D. Kelly, Reading level: Ages 4-8, 32 pages
Publisher: Millbrook Press ;
Edition: Paperback ISBN: 0761314369; (September 2000)

Lib. Binding: ISBN 0761317228 (Apr 2000)

Publisher: Turtleback Books ISBN: 0606198474; (Jan 2000)

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal A picture book designed to give children with attention deficit disorder the words to explain their condition to themselves and to others. Each page includes a large color photograph usually accompanied by a sentence or two of text. The first half of the book describes some of the symptoms-"Sometimes it's hard to pay attention"-and the result: "My coach is always hollering at me." Next, the author mentions techniques that help-one assignment at a time, a tutor, a quiet corner-each with an appropriate illustration. A note for adults defines the disorder and comments on recent research. The concept is admirable but the simplicity of the language suggests a preschool audience (as do the cover pictures), and conflicts with the interior pictures of older children. Kathleen M. Dwyer's What Do You Mean I Have Attention Deficit Disorder? (Walker, 1996) tells the story of a sixth grader's experience in a less condescending way.-Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

What Can You Do?: A Book About Discovering What You Do Well by Shelley Rotner, Sheila M. Kelly Reading level: All Ages Edition: Library Binding Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 0761321195; (April 2001)

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal Close-up, quality, color photographs of children excelling at activities-physical, mental, musical, and artistic-show that everyone can do something well, that individuals have different strengths and abilities. The brief text suggests that being good at something takes time and work. An endnote for adults acknowledges Howard Gardner's Frames of Mind (HarperCollins, 1993), which considers his theories about independent kinds of intelligence and was the authors' inspiration for What Can You Do? While many of the youngsters in the photographs are of school age, the title may serve as inspiration and impetus for discussion with those as young as preschool. A book for sharing with children by caring adults. Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

The Body Book by Shelley Rotner, Steve Calcagnino Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: Hardcover 32 pages Publisher: Orchard Books

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist Focusing on children's bodies, this cheerful picture book carries the message that even though kids come in different sizes, ages, and colors, they have a great deal in common: "hands to touch / arms to hug and hold/ legs and feet to run and jump, / elbows and knees to bend and move. / Fingers, toes, / and one belly button." Colorful photos show different children engaged in a variety of activities, from playing soccer to playing violin. Upbeat, brief, and to the point, this picture book will be useful for those "Me, Myself, and I" preschool units. Carolyn Phelan

From Kirkus Reviews Just for fun, a bouncing, beginning body book for the picture book set. Exuberant full-color photographs of boys and girls of various sizes, ages, and races celebrate the human body: ``We all have bodies with many different parts. We have eyes to see, a nose to smell, ears to hear and mouth to talk. . . . Young children will enjoy the vividly colored photographs of smiling children running, playing soccer, eating pizza, sharing secrets, hugging, playing baseball, and more. Photographs are cropped and placed in a variety of ways to show action sequences and details, to push perspective, and to challenge the viewer to see more than a flat photograph on a page. Rotner (Close, Closer, Closest, 1997, etc.) has collaborated on other projects with Calcagnino, an exhibition designer for the Boston Children's Museum. This is the first title he has co-authored. An appealing concept book. (Picture Book. 3-8)-- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

ABOUT TWINS by Shelley Rotner (Photographer), Sheila M. Kelly Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: Hardcover 32 pages Publisher: DK Publishing; (February 1, 1999)

It's special to be a twin. Elegant color photos plus simple, insightful text make "About Twins" a book that lets young readers enter the close-knit world of twins. Real quotes from real twins plus a note from a parent and an Introduction from co-author Sheila M. Kelly make this an ideal book for anyone who is a twin--or has ever wished to be one.

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist Excellent color photographs of twins at all stages of childhood amplify and extend a simple, straightforward text about what it means to be a twin. Facts about twins ("Twins are almost always born on the same day and have the same parents") are mixed with quotes ostensibly from twins ("Other people might be lonely, but we hardly ever are"). The authors strive to make clear that twins don't always feel the same, think the same, or dress the same--that they are different people. This is a difficult concept to show in photographs, and many of these portraits show twins doing the same thing (such as reading books, jumping into a lake) and wearing the same clothing. But the photographs will compel youngsters to study these children and note their differences. In the end, the book demonstrates the essential thing about twins: that they are there for each other in a way that is far different from ordinary siblings. The authors' note to parents adds to the book's value. Kathy Broderick

From Horn Book This volume on an irresistible subject features engaging color photos of fraternal and identical twins of a variety of ages. A simple text covers basic facts (some twins look alike, some don't) along with what's special about being a twin and what's not. A note to parents is included. Copyright 1999 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Hold the Anchovies!: A Book About Pizza by Shelley Rotner, Julia Pemberton Hellums (Contributor) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: Hardcover Publisher: Orchard Books; (September 1996)

Full-color photographs illustrate each step of the pizza-making process, as young pizza lovers learn how flour comes from wheat fields, the reason why dough rises, and the origins of popular toppings.
Editorial Reviews
From Booklist Ages 5^-7. A splendid photo-essay celebrates a favorite American food--the pizza. This introductory pizza profile describes the various ingredients, including wheat, tomatoes, and mushrooms, that make up a pizza, how each ingredient is produced, and how an actual pizza is made. A recipe for basic pizza dough concludes the book. The rich, vibrant colors of the well-chosen photographs enhance the simple narrative, which is printed in bold, crisp white letters. Youngsters will smell the delectable aromas of a slow-cooking pizza as they feast visually on this scrumptious treat. April Judge

Close, Closer, Closest by Shelley Rotner (Illustrator), Richard F. Olivo, C. Thomas Olivo Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: School & Library Binding, 40 pages Publisher: Atheneum; (April 1997) 0689807627.01._PE_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_ (10017 bytes)

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ISBN: 0689807627

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist Rotner's clear, detailed photographs of common objects introduce concepts of perspective and scale. Each object is photographed in glorious color from three different distances. One picture is of leaves on a tree against the sky; next to that is a closer view of one leafy branch; opposite is a big, full-page microscopic view of a small piece of one leaf. In another set, the first picture shows a boy holding a cookie; next to that is a close-up of the cookie entering his mouth; opposite is a full-page close-up of a piece of cookie with rainbow sprinkles. There are similar sets for a bowl of cereal, a knitted glove, a paintbrush, and more. A final note for kids and parents explains the ideas of size, magnification, and scale. The concepts aren't easy, and the lack of frames between the three pictures may confuse younger children, but once they get the idea--and with the aid of a magnifying glass--they will have fun discovering the hidden worlds around them. Hazel Rochman

From Kirkus Reviews Full-color photographs of everyday things with increasing degrees of magnification invite readers to take a closer look around them. Rotner (Action Alphabet, 1996, etc.) and Olivo examine a fish and its scales, a butterfly wing, leaf, sunflower, cookie sprinkles, a bowl of cereal, strawberry, peacock feather, dog hair, yarn, coins, an image from a TV screen, and a photo of a smiling child. They conclude with a discussion for parents and kids about how the pictures were taken, and how an object of known size included in a picture helps viewers determine scale. The photographs at greatest magnification can become fuzzy, but still make the point; the same can't be said of the text, which is often puzzling. An image on a TV screen ``is made of red, green, and blue stripes'' that will look like individual rectangles to children, and it leaves the insight incomplete: How does the child's light skin and hair emerge from these three intense colors? . . . this inviting concept book offers much for children to pore over, and some natural lead-ins to discussion. (Picture book/nonfiction. 3-6) -- Copyright 1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From Horn Book Photographs of common objects (a sunflower, a cookie, a tree, and so on) appear on the left page in a normal view, followed by a somewhat closer view; on the right page is an extreme close-up. The brief text simply points out the details: a bowl of cereal . . . with bubbles in the milk.The striking presentation should inspire young viewers to pick up a magnifying glass and explore their surroundings. -- Copyright 1997 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Wheels Around by Shelley Rotner (Author) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Edition: School & Library Binding, Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co (Juv); (September 1995)
ISBN: 0395718155

Editorial Reviews
From Booklist Bright, clear color photographs show people on wheels, and a brief descriptive text makes you look closely at how wheeled vehicles work. The pictures portray a huge garbage truck, a fire truck, a girl coaxing a horse into a trailer, two kids racing to an ice-cream truck, a tractor trailer packed with cars, a boy in a wheelchair in the woods, a mail truck, etc. . . . All those eager vehicle-watchers will love the action of how wheels help to fix and build, deliver and pull, and take us to places where we need to go. Hazel Rochman

From Horn Book starred review A neatly crafted, spectacularly graphic study of wheels and the vehicles they support will enthrall the motor-mad youngsters who roar into libraries looking for more machines. The text is minimal, but the clean book design and effective use of primary color to outline the bright, glossy photographs make this a superb photo-essay. The particular subjects are carefully chosen to provide a variety of vehicle types - big rigs, cars, limos, taxis, tractors, dump trucks, cement mixers, graders, cherry pickers, and backhoes - there's even a dinosaur-emblazoned U-haul truck. Start your engines; this book is ready to roll.

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Changes by Marjorie N. Allen, Shelley Rotner (Contributor) Reading level: Baby-Preschool Edition: Hardcover 32 pages Publisher: Atheneum; (April 1991)

Describes, in rhymed text and illustrations, how things in nature change as they grow and develop

Editorial Reviews
From Kirkus Reviews ``All things go through changes as they grow,'' concludes this simple book using attractive color photos to compare fiddleheads to ferns, a blue sky to a cloudy one, the same trees in four seasons, eggs to birds, and finally a pregnant woman to a growing child. . . . -- Copyright 1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From Horn Book Changes in nature are described in a spare text and crisp color photographs. Examples of the growth of plants, animals, insects, and birds are used to illustrate the concept. The book will be especially useful in discussion, as some of the changes need further explanation. -- Copyright 1991 The Horn Book, Inc. All rights reserved.

Presentations

For her presentation, Ms Rotner shares a short autobiographical piece that tells about what led her to create these books. Her multicultural and diverse approach to reaching her young audience is shown through sharp, colorful photos and simple, concise text. These books generate conversation by allowing children to identify with the content and feel good about themselves. Children will also learn to see the world in a slightly different way.

Presentations last 45 minutes including time for questions-and-answers and are designed for grades K-6. Ms. Rotner will need a slide projector.