January (It Happens in the Month of...) [Hardcover]

Ellen B. Jackson (Author), Pat DeWitt (Author), Robin DeWitt (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

From weather patterns and animal behaviors to birthstone to traditional celebrations and the birthdays of famous folks, It Happens in the Month of January by Ellen Jackson, illus. by Pat DeWitt and Robin DeWitt, serves as a beginners' almanac of sorts. Offering readers an overview of the month's events, the volume also includes information about the zodiac and a seasonal story. The other 11 months each get a title in the It Happens in the Month of series as well.
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About the Author

Author: Ellen Jackson

Ellen has written and published many fiction and nonfiction books for children. She is also the author of the award-winning Turn of the Century (Charlesbridge, 1998) and Cinder Edna (Lothrop, Lee and Shephard, 1994).

Ellen is a full-time freelance writer. She lives in California with her Miniature Schnauzer, Bailey. She volunteers in her community and works at the local library one day per week. She writes almost every day.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881069957
• ISBN-13: 978-0881069952
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Philosophy

More About the Author

WHO: Ellen B. Jackson

WHAT: An award-winning author of 55+ fiction and nonfiction books for children.

WHEN: Born in the days of woolly mammoths, I eventually grew up to be a teacher, counselor, book-lover and writer.

WHERE: I live in Santa Barbara near a very nice beach, ideal for beach-combing and canine stick throwing.

WORKS: Recent books include THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE, about supernovae and dark energy (a Golden Kite honor book), and EARTH MOTHER, a timeless tale about the circle of life (three starred reviews).

VISIT: www.ellenjackson.net

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series!, February 10, 2008

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Taliesin "taliesin3" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: January (It Happens in the Month of...) (Hardcover)

My family loves this series. It is a wonderful way to introduce children to the seasons and some historical facts. A great accompaniment to Ellen Jack's solstice and equinox series. Highly recommended.