Books by Julia Durango
By Julia Durango
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
July 2009
As the son of the Warrior Prince, Kehl has always known certain things about the world. First and foremost is the certainty that the Teshic Empire is its center, and that everything -- and everyone -- beyond the empire's borders has been created ultimately to be brought under Teshic dominion. Furthermore, because Kehl is being trained to follow in his father's warrior footsteps, he is all too aware of the expectations placed upon him to never show weakness or fear, to instead show an unwavering loyalty to the Teshic Empire and its often severe beliefs and demands.
But when Kehl is abducted by a seafaring band of rebels and taken beyond the borders to the enigmatic Sea of the Dead, a whole new world begins to open up before him. A new world filled with challenging beliefs and dangerous ideas. A world where Kehl's future -- as well as his past -- may be linked to the renegade crew of a ship named Carillon's Revenge and the Fallen King who captains her.
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
By Julia Durango
Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Something's going down at the Gorilla Villa, and King Big Daddy wants all the gorillas at the villa...pronto! So gorillas on scooters and pogo sticks and even in hot-air balloons have got to go-go-go or they'll miss the big surprise!
Created by the same team who brought you Cha-Cha Chimps, Julia Durango and Eleanor Taylor continue their fun brand of monkey business in Go-Go Gorillas!
Zooming to bookstores near you in April 2010!
By Julia Durango
Illustrated by Tom Pohrt
Simon & Schuster
July, 2008
On his thirteenth birthday, Father Pedro asks Calepino to assist him with the slaves coming into Cartagena. Although born on a slave ship, up until now Calepino has been blessed with good fortune. But soon he's fighting seasickness, living in squalor, and cursing every minute.
“Based on real historical characters, this fictionalized account offers both well-researched detail on a buried chapter in the African slave saga and a clever young hero.”
—Kirkus Reviews
By Julia Durango
Illustrated by Kurt Cyrus
Simon & Schuster
Books for Young Readers
June, 2007
"Pest Fest! Pest Fest!" the Carpet Beetle barked.
"The talent show is set to go.
The bets are placed, come on make haste!
Let's start the annual Pest Fest!"
Which bug will win? The beautiful butterfly? The stunning bee? The luminous firefly?
Be our guest at the fest where the test is to find which pest is the best — or at least a better pest than all the rest!
“Young entomologists will go buggy for this book.”
– School Library Journal
Adapted By Julia Durango
Illustrated by Elisa Kleven
Simon & Schuster
Books for young Readers
March, 2007
All night, all day…angels watching over me.
What better way to reassure a young child than with the words of a soft, soothing spiritual exuberantly expanded by author Julia Durango and intricately illuminated by award-winning artist Elisa Kleven.
“Utterly angelic.”
– Kirkus Reviews
by Julia Durango
Illustrated by Eleanor Taylor
Simon & Schuster
Books for Young Readers
2006
Counting and dancing go hand in hand at Mambo Jamba's, the place where hippos hokey-pokey and meerkats Macarena and ten little chimps do the cha-cha-cha...until Mama Chimp says, "Time for bed!"
“Durango's dancing rhyme is infectious.” – Kirkus Reviews
Teacher's Guide by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
by Julia Durango
Illustrated by Jared Lee
Simon & Schuster
Books for Young Readers
2005
Ever had a dream in the deep dark of night, that wasn't so good — that gave you a fright?
Well, here's what to do when tucked snugly in bed and not-so-sweet dreams start to play in your head...
“Durango's short rhyming couplets scan with an energetic, jaunty rhythm that amplifies the suspense and then the relief of each nail-biting dream scene.”
— Booklist
Teacher's Guide by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer
A Foldout Book of People Sounds
By Julia Durango and
Linda
Sue Park
illustrated by Sue Ramá
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2005
Hurray! Yupi! It's time to celebrate language!
What sounds do people make to show their feelings? And how are these sounds expressed in different languages? Look at the faces for a hint, sound out the foreign words, then lift the page for the English word.
“This original offering is a delightful addition to the canon of multicultural picture books and a fun read-aloud guessing game.”
– School Library Journal
- Nick Jr. Magazine Best Books of 2005
- ALA Notable Book for Younger Readers 2006
- CCBC Choices 2006