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The Magic Rabbit
written & illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson
Blue Sky Press
Scholastic 2005
ISBN-10:0590479644
ISBN-13:978-0590479646
Join the fun as a very unusual rabbit discovers the wonders of a mysterious hat--and his own imagination.
Presto! He makes frogs jump, mice scurry, and a flutter of birds fly up into the sky.
One surprise leads to another, until finally, it's the best trick ever...
Finding a friend to share your adventures is the greatest magic of all!
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Tom Thumb
written & illustrated by Richard Jesse Watson
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 1989
ISBN13: 9780152892814 ISBN13: 9780152892807
With courage, wit and the help of animal friends, a tiny boy, no bigger than his father's thumb, earns a place as the smallest Knight of the Round Table. Watson's extraordinary full-color illustrations highlight his retelling of this old English tale.
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The Waterfall's Gift
written by Joanne Ryder & Illustrated by R J Watson
Sierra Club / Gibbs Smith 2001
ISBN 1578051134
ISBN-13: 978-1578051137
ISBN 087156579X
The insistent voice of the waterfall rings through the old north woods, beckoning a listening child back to the secret place she once shared with her grandfather.
Its call mingles with the lively sounds of the forest--the birds and rustling leaves--in a reassuring blend of past and present, then and now.
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Psalm 23
illustrated by RJ Watson
HarperCollins 2013
ISBN 0-06-075741-8
ISBN-13 9780310727842
ISBN-13 9780310736400
In this follow-up to his bestselling children's book, The Lord's Prayer, illustrator Richard Jesse Watson brings to life the beloved Psalm 23.
Watson's use of vibrant color and detailed imagery beautifully captures the essence of the comforting words of David, bringing Psalm 23 alive for readers young and old.
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The Lord's Prayer
commentary by Rick Warren
Illustrated by RJ Watson
HarperCollins
Zondervan 2011
ISBN-10:0310710863
ISBN-13:978-0310710868
ISBN-13:978-0829758764
"Warren and Watson join forces for a thoughtful and visually appealing introduction to the Lord's Prayer. Both highly useful and beautiful--an unusual and welcome combination." Kirkus Star Editor Review
"This spirited edition should have wide appeal" Publisher's Weekly
"The pictures of this book are breath-taking. Children from around the world illustrate ideally the words of the Lord's Prayer." Examiner.com
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The Night Before Christmas
by Clement C. Moore, illustrated by R J Watson
HarperCollins 2008
ISBN10:0060757442
ISBN13:9780060757441
This revved-up version of the classic poem follows St. Nick on his much anticipated journey around the Big Blue Marble and ends with an exclusive interview with the jolly-maker, himself.
Watson's cast of elves, along with the ultimate aviator, flying his unique high-and-low-tech sleigh, make this New York Times bestseller a favorite holiday read.
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One Wintry Night
written by Ruth Bell Graham
illustrated by RJ Watson
HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson 2012
(1st Published 1995)
ISBN-10: 1400321166
ISBN-13:978-1400321162
ISBN:0801038480
Ruth Bell Graham created this unique version of the Christmas story with a distillation of Bible stories and themes beginning with creation and ending with the resurrection.
Richard Jesse Watson's detailed imagery lovingly illuminates the text.
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The Boy Who Went Ape
by Benjamin James Watson
illustrated by RJ Watson
Scholastic/Blue Sky Press
2008
ISBN 13: 9780590479660
ISBN 10: 0590479660
Sometimes boys and chimpanzees act very much alike--especially on school field trips!
Come along and join the fun when a visit to the zoo sets off a day of hilarious antics.
Who is the boy, and who is the ape?
Monkey see, monkey do!
Father and son collaborated on this wacky romp of a story.
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The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake
written by Nancy Willard
illustrated by RJ Watson
Harcourt Children's Books 1990
ISBN-10:0152343326
ISBN-13:978-0152343323
A young girl wants to give her mother the birthday present she longs for--a High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake.
But Great-Grandmother's secret recipe has been hidden away for decades because of the danger: the cake "is irresistible to man and beast, woman and bird. I fear it may fall into the wrong hands."
Nothing will do but to search through a lifetime of Great-Grandmother's notebooks for the magic recipe.
Nancy Willard's extraordinary story and Richard Jesse Watson's provocative artwork come together in stunning proof that only the flutter of angelic wings can create a truly heavenly cake (and book) perfect for someone you love.
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The Legend of St. Christopher
adapted by Margaret Hodges
illustrated by RJ Watson
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers 2002
ISBN:0-80235077
ISBN:0-802850074
ISBN:9780802853608
Author Margaret Hodges retells with power and simplicity this unforgettable tale of the man who became known as the patron saint of travelers.
And illustrator Richard Jesse Watson has created hypnopompic paintings that dramatically capture Offero's journey and his discovery of the One he sought.
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The Dream Stair
written by Betsy James
illustrated by RJ Watson
HarperCollins 1990
ISBN-10:0060227877
ISBN-13:978-0060227876
Betsy James and Richard Jesse Watson have created a book filled with images and emotions of a child's day, and the security of a granny's love.
The Dream Stair, with it's poetic text and evocative illustrations, awaits all young travelers who are about to begin the universal nighttime journey.
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Bronwen, the Traw, and the Shape-Shifter
written by James Dickey
Illustrated by R.J. Watson
Harcourt Inc 1986
ISBN:0152125809
Brownen, with her magic traw, journeys to the squirrel's kingdom, where she courageously battles the Shape-Shifter as it assumes the form of the elements--air, fire, water and the very earth itself.
Watson's dramatic, mysterious illustrations capture the alternately gentle and fierce moods of Poet Laureate, James Dickey's richly imaginative epic poem.
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Speak!
Children's Book Illustrators Brag About Their Dogs
edited by Michael J. Rosen
Harcourt Brace & Co 1993
ISBN: 0152778489
A collection of humorous and poignant dog stories and illustrations by forty well-known illustrators.
Watson's story and illustration (page 14) are included in this collection along with William Joyce, Lane Smith, Barry Moser and others.
Proceeds were donated to the Company of Animals Fund.
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Oz, The Hundredth Anniversary Celebration
edited by Peter Glassman
Books of Wonder • HarperCollins Publishers
2002
ISBN: 068815915X
Thirty Beloved Artists and Writers pay tribute to an American classic.
Some of the luminaries included in this collection are Maurice Sendak, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Trina Schart Hyman and more. Watson was honored to also be represented in this book (page 45).
Proceeds from were donated to Reading Is Fundamental.
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Writers in the Kitchen
Compiled by Tricia Gardella
Boyds Mills Press 1998
ISBN: 1563977133
Children's Book Authors Share Memories of Their Favorite Recipes.
Watson is a contributor, with a chapter title page illustration and recipe, along with Marla Frazee, Eve Buntiing, Lois Lowry, Jane Yolen, Peter Sis, Brian Selznick, and more.