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Designed to promote skills such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, providing engaging narratives and characters that help children understand and navigate their emotions, relationships, and social interactions in positive and healthy ways.

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Diverse forms of creative expression, allowing individuals to communicate emotions, thoughts, and experiences through carefully crafted words, narratives, and artistic mediums.

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Literature that refers to students with both disabilities and giftedness and shows exceptionalities.

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Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic classic by Dr. Seuss that will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! This is a beloved classic from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You'll Go! I do not likeBeginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, these unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like
green eggs and ham.
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With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss's beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children's classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even learn a thing or two about trying new things!

And don't miss the Netflix series adaptation!

Sam-I-am. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Happy Birthday to You! , these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!

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Amazon.com: Green Eggs and Ham: 0079808800167: Dr. Seuss: Books

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I grew up in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. It was a small town surrounded by farmland . . . the kind of town where you greet people by name on Main Street. It was only an hour's drive to the ocean. So every summer we spent family vacations on Long Beach Island. My brother and I would ride the waves during the day and play miniature golf at night. It's the kind of idyllic memory that stays in your head long after you've grown up and moved away.

After graduating from high school and spending two years at Rider University, I transferred to the University of Alabama where I met my husband, Richard. Eventually his job brought him to Arizona. We both fell in love with the desert and wanted to stay here forever. Still, during the heat of the Arizona summers, those ocean memories would come rushing back. So-after years of sweaty summers-my husband and I finally built a house on Long Beach Island, the same island where my brother and I rode the waves as kids. In the story business, that's called "coming full circle." These days, Richard and I divide our time between the desert and the ocean. In the words of Junie B. Jones, I'm a lucky duck.

Q. What inspired you to start writing?

In my case, it was sort of "reverse" inspiration. I got a degree in secondary education. My plan was to teach high school history and political science. But, because of a scheduling problem my senior year, I ended up doing my student teaching in the seventh grade. The word disaster doesn't really cover this one. I'll spare you the details. But as I ran screaming from the school building every day, I knew that I would never be a teacher. My husband and I married after graduation, and started a family. A few years later, when I was ready to go to work, I was still haunted by the memories of student teaching. So I was "inspired" to try my hand at writing instead.

Q. How did you go about getting published?

The first children's novel I wrote was Operation: Dump the Chump. As soon as it was finished, I bought a copy of Writer's Market, found some addresses, and started sending it off to publishers who were accepting unsolicited manuscripts. It was rejected three times. All three rejections managed to work in the classic industry one-liner, "It isn't right for our list."

The fourth time I sent it to Alfred Knopf, Inc. A few weeks later, they called and said it was exactly right for their list. I felt like I'd hit the lottery.

Q: You've written middle-grade novels, early chapter books, and picture books. Which do you like writing best?

I can't really say which I like best. But after all the Junie B. books I've written, those certainly come the easiest. The middle-grade novels are more of a challenge. But in some ways, that makes them more rewarding. The last two I've written (Mick Harte Was Here and The Graduation of Jake Moon) were both about very sensitive topics, so it took a long time to get them exactly right. But I think those two books have made me the most proud.

Q. Tell us about your most recent picture book.

It's called, MA! There's Nothing to Do Here! It's about a baby in utero who is bored out of his mind. The idea for it was born (so to speak) when my daughter-in-law, Renee, invited me to my first grandson's ultrasound. Although I had never had an ultrasound myself, I'd seen pictures of other babies in utero. But I wasn't prepared for how amazing it would be to see my own little grandbaby on that screen. I felt like I was watching the Discovery Channel.

Q. How much did you continue to think about the baby after seeing the ultrasound? How did this develop into the idea for the book?

A. On the way out of the doctor's office, I remember thinking, Okay, so now we're all going back to our busy lives. But the baby is still in there just floating around. Except for an occasional kick or hiccup, he's got absolutely nothing to do.

A few months later-when I was getting ready to give Renee a baby shower-I wrote this poem, framed it, and gave it to her as a shower gift.

Q. Of the characters you've created, who is your favorite?

A. This would be a bit like picking a favorite child. I don't have a single favorite character, but again, I lived with the characters Mick and Phoebe Harte and Jake and Skelly Moon for a very long time. So those four are the most dear to me.

The characters I've had the most fun with have been the little ones. Little kids are so free to say whatever is on their minds. They aren't silenced by peer pressure and the notion that they have to sound cool. Molly Vera Thompson in The Kid in the Red Jacket is six, and Thomas Russo in My Mother Got Married and Other Disasters is five. They both were such fun to write about that they led to the creation of Junie B. Jones.

Q. Is Junie B. modeled after you as a child? Did you ever do any of the things that Junie B. does?

A. I was sent to "Principal" in first grade for talking. There were lots of notes sent home that year, as well. My father was on the Board of Education. Not good.

Q. There's been some criticism of the Junie-speak in the series. How do you answer concerns that Junie's grammar is not good for young readers?

A. Honestly, most of the grown-ups I hear from are writing to tell me that Junie B. Jones got their reluctant readers to read. I have drawers full of letters from parents and teachers that are so meaningful to me, I can't bear to part with them. These are adults who understand that fictional literature plays a whole different role in children's lives than a book of grammar or a basic reader.

That having been said, there are always going to be a handful of people who denigrate books that speak in a voice other than their own. I've stopped trying to explain the concept of literature to people like that. Wasted time better spent.

8. What makes you laugh?

My sense of humor is a little bit off-center, I think. In the movies, I usually laugh at parts that no one else seems to think are funny. Then there are movies like Young Frankenstein where I laugh from the opening scene straight through to the end.

Lots of other things make me laugh, as well. My husband and sons make me laugh. My dog. My grandsons. Friends. The absurdities of life. My lopsided cakes. The list goes on . . .

What advice do you have for teachers that are aspiring writers? For kids?

There's nothing revolutionary in my advice, I'm afraid. It's the same old stuff. Write as much and as often as you can. Try different genres to find your niche. Then rewrite, rewrite, rewrite. And-above all-be your own worst critic.

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Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection Box set

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Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection Box set [Park, Barbara, Brunkus, Denise] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Junie B. Jones Complete First Grade Collection Box set

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If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim....

This book is a great first introduction to Mouse, the star of the If You Give... series and a perennial favorite among children. With its spare, rhythmic text and circular tale, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie is perfect for beginning readers and story time. Sure to inspire giggles and requests to "read it again!"

The award-winning If You Give a Mouse a Cookie , one of the most beloved children's books of all time, is from the #1 New York Times bestselling team Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond. Other favorites in this series include:

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie [Numeroff, Laura, Bond, Felicia] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

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Favorite Quote: "I'll race you to the top of the apple tree"

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Visit Amazon's Chicka Chicka Book, A Page and shop for all Chicka Chicka Book, A books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Chicka Chicka Book, A

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Favorite Quote: "What would you do if your mother asked you?"

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Amazon.com: The Cat in the Hat: 0400307299532: Dr. Seuss: Books

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Emma Yarlett is an award-winning author, illustrator and typographer base in Falmouth, UK. From her studio by the sea, Emma works with international publishers, brands, festivals and media to create her distinctive illustrations and stories.

Emma's bestselling book series Nibbles has sold over 1.5 million books across five continents, won numerous awards and accolades and has nibbled its way onto the bookshelves and imaginations of children across the world. Emma's self-penned picture books Santa Post, Beast Feast, Dragon Post, Orion and the Dark, It's Mine, Sidney Stella and the Moon and Poppy Pickle have all achieved global success, won numerous awards and led to international book tours, touring theatrical plays and further adaption into other media across the world.

Emma studied illustration at Falmouth University and graduated with first class honours in 2011. She began work on her first self-penned picture book Sidney, Stella and the Moon whilst still studying at university.

Emma lives in Falmouth, Cornwall with her artist husband Alex, daughter Beatrix and puppy Coco

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Nibbles the Book Monster is on the loose, and he's chomping through all of your favorite fairy tales! Will anything or anyone be able to stop him? With books within the book, Emma Yarlett's utterly appealing artwork, and lots and lots of nibbled holes, this laugh-out-loud funny and ferocious char...

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Favorite Quote: "You're a wizard Harry"

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) [J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)

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Titles in This Set:- The Austere Academy, The Miserable Mill , The Wide Window , The Reptile Room, The Bad Beginning, The Ersatz Elevator, The Vile Village ,, The Hostile Hospital, The Carnivorous Carnival, The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto , The Penultimate Peril , The End,

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A Series of Unfortunate Events Lemony Snicket 13 Books Collection Pack Set (Includes the Bad Beginning, the Reptile Room, the Wide Window, the Miserable Mill, the Austere Academy, the Grim Grotto, the Penultimate Peril, the End)

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Titles in This Set:- The Austere Academy, The Miserable Mill , The Wide Window , The Reptile Room, The Bad Beginning, The Ersatz Elevator, The Vile Village ,, The Hostile Hospital, The Carnivorous Carnival, The Slippery Slope, The Grim Grotto , The Penultimate Peril , The End,

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Collect all of the books in the bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Awesome Friendly Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney.

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Gabi Garcia is a mama, licensed professional counselor, and picture book author. She spent over 20 years working with students K-12 as a teacher and later as a school counselor in the public schools.

Gabi is the author of I Can Do Hard Things, Listening to My Body, Listening with My Heart, Mateo Finds His Wow, Find Your Calm, and The Friend I Need.

She writes books that support parents and educators in nurturing mindful, socially, and emotionally aware children. All of her books are available in Spanish.

Visit gabigarciabooks.com to access downloadable resources to accompany all her books.

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We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth

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We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth [Garcia, Gabi, Osorio, Natalia Jimenez] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. We Are All Connected/ Todos Estamos Conectados (Bilingual English/ Spanish): Caring for each other & the earth

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Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.

This environmental book will teach keen young ecologists about our actions affect planet Earth. Discover shocking facts about the waste we produce and where it goes. Did you know that every single plastic toothbrush ever made still exists? Or that there's a floating mass of rubbish larger than the USA drifting around the Pacific Ocean?

It's not all bad news though. As well as explaining where we're going wrong, What a Waste shows what we're doing right! Discover plans already in motion to save our seas, how countries are implementing schemes that are having a positive impact, and how your waste can be turned into something useful. Every small change helps our planet!

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What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet

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What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet [French, Jess] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What A Waste: Rubbish, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet

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Favorite Quote: "But I've learned to be proud of my heritage, because it's what I'm all about!"

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Spanish is My Superpower takes an empathetic approach to being bilingual and teaches children how amazing and unique it is to be able to speak more than one language. Told from childrens' perspective, this story provides parents, teachers, and counselors with an entertaining way to teach children the value of speaking Spanish and being bilingual.

I used to be afraid that speaking Spanish

Made me different and stand out.

But I've learned to be proud of my heritage

Because it's what I'm all about!

Look for more in this series , Teacher Tools, and visit the author's profile to find out about new titles and offerings.

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Spanish is My Superpower: A Social Emotional, Rhyming Kid's Book About Being Bilingual and Speaking Spanish (Teacher Tools)

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Spanish is My Superpower: A Social Emotional, Rhyming Kid's Book About Being Bilingual and Speaking Spanish (Teacher Tools) [Jones, Jennifer] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Spanish is My Superpower: A Social Emotional, Rhyming Kid's Book About Being Bilingual and Speaking Spanish (Teacher Tools)

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What are Stars? (Very First Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers)

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They twinkle in the night sky, but what exactly are stars? Which one's the nearest? Can humans visit a star? Curious little children can lift over 30 flaps to find the answers to these questions and many more in this delightful introduction to stars and the night sky, with simple explanations and...

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If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique.

In this kids' book, our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique-which is great! Nicky is afraid that his friends will not accept him because of his new reading glasses. By talking to his peers on the way to school, he discovers the beauty of diversity and realizes that our diversity is actually our strength.

This children's book contains charming rhymes and will help your children:

to accept and celebrate diversity

to be kind to those who are different

to love themselves the way they are

to boost self-confidence

Awards & Recognition

This social emotional book for kids is a continuation of Nick's adventures from the "World of Kids' Emotions" series. Previously released books of the series became Amazon Bestsellers.

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Even if you have tried everything, this adorable book will surely encourage your child to be kinder and more confident. It is perfectly suited for toddlers, preschool kids ages 3-5, as well as older ones ages 6-10.

So, don't wait, add this amazing book to your cart now and ENJOY!

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Check out this great listen on Audible.com. If you want to teach your child to accept himself and others as they are, then this book about diversity will be your best assistant. It will help your little ones to respect all the differences that make us unique.

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Favorite Quote: "Our school is a special place that is so lucky to have you."

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This newest picture book from Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke is a follow-up to the bestselling Our Class is a Family. Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of the heart of a Administrators, school librarians, counselors, speech pathologists, school secretaries, custodians, reading specialists, cafeteria workers, and parent volunteers...just to name a few! Our School is a Family is a book that will help students feel extra safe, loved, & supported in their learning environment. Especially when read aloud by a teacher, school librarian, or a special guest reader in the classroom (such as an administrator, counselor, etc). Throughout the pages, kids will feel more encouraged to form positive relationships with the various members of their school community. Students may also be inspired to show them extra appreciation, and to find ways that they themselves can be helpers at school too. With its sincere message and inclusive illustrations, Our School is a Family is a valuable addition to any educator's picture book collection. "Family can extend beyond one household, one classroom. It's the people who open the door when you knock. Those who want to bring out the best in you. The ones who help others not for reward, but from the heart." -S.O.

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This newest picture book from Shannon Olsen and Sandie Sonke is a follow-up to the bestselling Our Class is a Family. Students have a classroom community with their teacher and peers, but they also have an extended family to support them. Specifically, all of the helpers who are a big piece of th...

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The first book in the New York Times bestselling Rainbow Fish series.

The rainbow fish with its iridescent scales is the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean. But since he is also vain and proud, he becomes more and more lonely over time. Then he realizes that you can't win friends through beauty. He overcomes his pride and begins to distribute his glitter scales to the other fish.

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that gives the book its lasting value.

A CHRISTOPHER AWARD WINNER

WINNER OF THE BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR CRITICI IN ERBA PRIZE

AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ABBY AWARD WINNER

AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN'S CHOICE

#1 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

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The Rainbow Fish [Pfister, Marcus, Pfister, Marcus] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rainbow Fish

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Through this book, Quintero writes a love letter to her father "who showed [her] different ways of experiencing home" and a love letter to Corona, California, "a city that will always be a part of [her]" (Author's note). The book begins with Daisy reading a book as she waits for her father to come home and take her on a ride around the city on his motorcycle. A wonderful feast to the eyes on this first page is the intertextuality that illustrator Zeke Peña provides: the book Daisy is reading is Lowriders to the Center of the Earth (written by Cathy Camper and illustrated by Raul the Third). It is a small, yet delightful, nod for readers who are familiar with the book series.

As the duo sets off on their journey, they pass many sights that are staples of Daisy's city. There's her Abuela's church, Joy's Market - where Mami buys Daisy's gummy bears -, Rocket Repair, and Don Rudy's Raspados - Daisy's favorite place for shaved ice, which seems to have closed down. This is a point of concern for Daisy, who notices how disappointed her father is and affirms that she will not be the only one who misses the place. It comes as a happy surprise for her, then, when at the end of her journey that evening Don Rudy comes by with shaved ice, now in a small and portable cart.

Not only does the reader go on a tour of these places that Daisy enjoys, but we also get a glimpse into her life, her family's life, her neighborhood, and some of the important history about the city. Passing by the murals painted around, Daisy explains their importance: "We roar past murals that tell our history - of citrus groves and immigrants who worked them, and of the famous road race that took place on Grand Boulevard a hundred years ago."

As they race their way through Grand Boulevard, Daisy imagines being part of the races, the crowd cheering her on. The way Quintero weaves some of the history with Daisy's daily life and imagination is brilliant, as readers are able to see the city through her eyes - lovingly and full of admiration - and at the same time they learn some of its history, as Daisy learns it, too.

In her author's note, Quintero explains how the story was inspired by her own childhood in Corona, California. Through her words and Peña's illustrations, she wanted to honor the immigrant workers, like her grandfather, who did the majority of the hard labor that helped establish the city, and a lot of the U.S. She explains that while the murals [Zeke Peña] created were imagined, the history they depicted was real." These details, such as the city holding the road race on what is now known as Grand Boulevard, or the fact that Corona was known as the "Lemon Capital of the World" because of all the citrus that was cultivated there, were all present in the journey Daisy takes the reader.

There is so much heart in this book! It is clear how much Daisy loves and admires her papi, whose voice - she says - touches everything, even when everything around them is noisy. It doesn't matter what else is going on, her father is central in her life. She admires his work as a carpenter, a job that he has had since he first arrived to the country, showing the reader not only his hard work, but how much she appreciates him for spending this sacred time with her even when he comes home really tired.

The language is very literary and the descriptions are vivid. One of my favorite combinations of vivid descriptions in the text and detailed imagery in the illustrations comes from a spread where Daisy describes how she and her dad take off on the motorcycle. She says the shiny blue metal up the motorcycle glows in the sun, making the sky blue and purple and gold. This rich imagery is further enhanced by Peña's mix of colors and his placement of the duo at the center of a pool of gold, as if they were riding right into the sun. Peña's use of comics elements like speech bubbles or onomatopoeic graphics like "VROOOOOOOM" when the motorcycle is revving up are a perfect fit for Quintero's words.

Daisy and her papi's motorcycle ride around the city is more than just a ride; it is really her life. And no matter how far she goes from the city or how many changes it undergoes, it will always be a part of her. This really shows how important this place is for her and how much of her identity is tied to it. Quintero closes the narrative with Daisy enjoying her shaved ice, sitting with her papi. Lovingly, Daisy thinks about her town and "all the changes it's been through," and finds comfort in knowing that in her little house with her family "there are things that will always stay the same." "Mañana we fly again," her dad assures her.

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle [Quintero, Isabel, Peña, Zeke] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Papi Has a Motorcycle

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For more than forty years, the books Maurice Sendak has written and illustrated have nurtured children and adults alike and have challenged established ideas about what children's literature is and should be. The New York Times has recognized that Sendak's work "has brought a new dimension to the American children's book and has helped to change how people visualize childhood." Parenting recently described Sendak as "indisputably, the most revolutionary force in children's books."

Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, in 1970 Sendak became the first American illustrator to receive the international Hans Christian Andersen Award, given in recognition of his entire body of work. In 1983, he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, also given for his entire body of work.

Beginning in 1952, with A Hole Is to Dig by Ruth Krauss, Sendak's illustrations have enhanced many texts by other writers, including the Little Bear books by Else Holmelund Minarik, children's books by Isaac Bashevis Singer and Randall Jarrell, and The Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm. Dear Mili, Sendak's interpretation of a newly discovered tale by Wilhelm Grimm, was published to extraordinary acclaim in 1988.

In addition to Where the Wild Things Are (1963), Sendak has both written and illustrated

The Nutshell Library (1962), Higglety Pigglety Pop! (1967), In the Night Kitchen (1970), Outside Over There (1981), and, We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy (1993). He also illustrated Swine Lake (1999), authored by James Marshall, Brundibar (2003), by Tony Kushner, Bears (2005), by Ruth Krauss and, Mommy? (2006), his first pop-up book, with paper engineering by Matthew Reinhart and story by Arthur Yorinks.

Since 1980, Sendak has designed the sets and costumes for highly regarded productions of Mozart's The Magic Flute and Idomeneo, Janacek's The Cunning Little Vixen, Prokofiev's

The Love for Three Oranges, Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, and Hans Krása's Brundibár.

In 1997, Sendak received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton. In 2003 he received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an international prize for children's literature established by the Swedish government. Maurice Sendak was born in Brooklyn in 1928. He now lives in Connecticut.

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Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner

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Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner [Maurice Sendak, Maurice Sendak] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where the Wild Things Are: A Caldecott Award Winner

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Favorite Quote: Grief is the price we pay for love

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An ALA Notable Book

A breathtakingly beautiful and luminescent book that is pitch-perfect for anyone of any age who has experienced any type of loss or disappointment, from New York Times- bestselling picture book creator Brian Lies.

New York Times -bestselling author-illustrator Brian Lies has created a beautiful, accessible, and deeply personal story about friendship, loss, and renewal. The Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor and features stunning paintings from the award-winning creator of Bats at the Beach.

Evan and his dog do everything together, from eating ice cream to caring for their prize-winning garden, which grows big and beautiful. One day the unthinkable happens: Evan's dog dies. Heartbroken, Evan destroys the garden and everything in it. The ground becomes overgrown with prickly weeds and thorns, and Evan embraces the chaos.

But beauty grows in the darkest of places, and when a twisting vine turns into an immense pumpkin, Evan is drawn out of his isolation and back to the county fair, where friendships-old and new-await.

A deeply hopeful and positive book, The Rough Patch was awarded a Caldecott Honor and is a story about love, loss, and hope, and the healing power of friendship and nature. "Weepy and wonderful."- Wall Street Journal

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The Rough Patch: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner [Lies, Brian, Lies, Brian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Rough Patch: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

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Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 62 languages and sold over 41 million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than 70 books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

Carle says: "With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates - will they be friendly? I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun."

Eric Carle has two grown-up children, a son and a daughter. He divides his time between the Florida Keys and the hills of North Carolina.

For more information about Eric Carle and his books please visit:

The Official Eric Carle web site: http://www.eric-carle.com

Eric Carle's Blog: http://www.ericcarleblog.blogspot.com

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: http://www.carlemuseum.org

The World of Eric Carle Amazon UK page: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/1658013031

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The Very Busy Spider [Carle, Eric] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Very Busy Spider

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Favorite Quote: "guess how much I love you"

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personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (children's / teenage)

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"Guess How Much I Love You is a modern classic filled with warmth and tenderness about the boundless love a parent has for their child, now in a format that's just right for little hands to hold. " - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor How much will the youngest readers love this board book edition?

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Favorite Quote: "Terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth and terrible jaws".

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When Mouse takes a stroll through the woods, he meets a fox, an owl, and a snake who all want to eat him! So Mouse invents a gruffalo, a monster with "terrible tusks and terrible claws, terrible teeth, and terrible jaws." But will Mouse's frightful description be enough to scare off his foes?

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Favorite Quote: "Goodnight room, goodnight moon".

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In this classic of children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room-to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one-the little bunny says goodnight.

One of the most beloved books of all time, Goodnight Moon is a must for every bookshelf and a time-honored gift for baby showers and other special events.

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Goodnight Moon [Brown, Margaret Wise, Hurd, Clement] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Goodnight Moon

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Tiger Tales (Author), Kate Daubney (Illustrator)

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Goldilocks and The Three Bears (My First Fairy Tales)

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Goldilocks and The Three Bears (My First Fairy Tales) [Tiger Tales, Daubney, Kate] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Goldilocks and The Three Bears (My First Fairy Tales)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Classic Board Books)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Classic Board Books) [Viorst, Judith, Cruz, Ray] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Classic Board Books)

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Bill Martin Jr, an elementary-school principal, teacher, writer, and poet, held a doctoral degree in early childhood education. His many books, among them the bestselling classics Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?; and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, are a testament to his ability to speak directly to children.

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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

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A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of...

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R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration with the hopes of someday following in the footsteps of her favorite childhood author-illustrators, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Maurice Sendak, and the D'Aulaires. She was a graphic designer and art director for many years before writing Wonder. We're All Wonders, which is based conceptually on the themes of her novel, represents the fulfillment of her dream to write and illustrate her own picture book. R.J. is also the author of Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories and 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts. She lives in Brooklyn, where she is surrounded by magical water towers, with her husband, their two sons, and their two dogs, Bear and Beau. Learn more about her at rjpalacio.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio.

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10 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

10. The first book I ever wrote was about a hermit crab, inspired by a pet I once owned.

9. My favorite color is purple.

8. I love to read mysteries. When I was Judy's age, I read all 56 classic Nancy Drew books . . . in order! Jeepers!

7. I used to collect scabs so I could examine them under the microscope that I got for my 8th birthday.

6. My four sisters and I often made up our own language, which included the words "Hoidi Boidi", "oogey", "retzel crummypuss" and "poony-poony".

5. My favorite TV show is JEOPARDY!

4. To research my Sisters Club book, THE RULE OF THREE, I toured San Francisco in search of the ultimate cupcake. The winner: Sleepless in San Francisco. Think chocolate + coffee.

3. When I was a kid, I fell down a hill from chasing the ice-cream truck and had to get stitches.

2. When I was a librarian, I used to tell stories in sign language. That's how I got the expression "same-same" for Judy.

1. I share a birthday (February 28) with a famous princess, race car driver and gangster, a Rolling Stone, a French tightrope walker, and a winning racehorse named Smarty Jones.

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JUDY MOODY WAS IN A MOOD (BOOK #1) [McDonald, Megan, Reynolds, Peter H.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. JUDY MOODY WAS IN A MOOD (BOOK #1)

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Favorite Quote: "Humans speak too much and say too little".

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The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner

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Amazon.com: The One and Only Ivan: A Newbery Award Winner: 9780061992278: Applegate, Katherine, Castelao, Patricia: Books

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* Schneider Family Book Award Winner * resonate through her body as if she, herself, were a drum. And the music she created was extraordinary. Evelyn Glennie had learned how to listen in a new way. And soon, the world was listening too.A Mighty Girl Book Riot

A gorgeous and empowering picture book biography about Evelyn Glennie, a deaf woman, who became the first full-time solo percussionist in the world. (Cover may vary) "No. You can't," people said. But Evelyn knew she could. She had found her own way to listen.

From the moment Evelyn Glennie heard her first note, music held her heart. She played the piano by ear at age eight, and the clarinet by age ten. But soon, the nerves in her ears began to deteriorate, and Evelyn was told that, as a deaf girl, she could never be a musician. What sounds Evelyn couldn'thear with her ears, though, she could feel

"Radiant." - Publishers Weekly "Perfect for elementary school readers . . . Excellent." - SLJ "Beautiful." - "Lyrical . . . Expressive." - Booklist "An intriguing, loving biography." - Kirkus "Engaging [and] vibrant."
- The Horn Book "Fantastic." - Time for Kids
"I strongly recommend it." -

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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion

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Amazon.com: Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion: 9780593109694: Stocker, Shannon, Holzwarth, Devon: Books

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Favorite Quote: "We are all here for a purpose"

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A #1 New York Times bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards picture book winner! This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Plus don't miss I Believe I Can -the next beautiful picture celebrating self-esteem from Grace Byers and Keturah A. Bobo!

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I Am Enough [Byers, Grace, Bobo, Keturah A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Am Enough

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.The Kindest Red , a story of hijab and friendship, available for preorder now!

And don't miss

With her new backpack and light-up shoes, Faizah knows the first day of school is going to be special. It's the start of a brand new year and, best of all, it's her older sister Asiya's first day of hijab--a hijab of beautiful blue fabric, like the ocean waving to the sky. But not everyone sees hijab as beautiful, and in the face of hurtful, confusing words, Faizah will find new ways to be strong.

Paired with Hatem Aly's beautiful, whimsical art, Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. Ali bring readers an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are.

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family [Muhammad, Ibtihaj, Ali, S. K., Aly, Hatem] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

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Favorite Quote: "Can I recycle this?"

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A great book to explain to children in simple terms and concepts why recycling is so important and what they can do every day to help protect Planet Earth!

Perfect for parents, teachers, and gift givers looking for:

Part of every child's development involves asking questions. Today, some of the most important questions kids ask are related to protecting the world around us. The enlightening and entertaining four-book Why Should I? series demonstrates the importance of protecting nature. The books present brief, entertaining stories that answer children's questions and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

Perfect for fans of National Geographic kids books, the Little People Big Dreams series, The Green Book, and more!

What parents and grandparents are saying:

Great simple books to explain to young children why recycling is important. A must have for any preschool or kindergarten classroom.

Simple information on recycling that can make a big impact. Well written and good illustrations. Wanted to find children's books on recycling and the environment to give to the local grade schools. These are the winner!

This is a great book as an introduction to recycling. I read this book to my first graders to help them understand recycling and the importance of recycling to protect Earth.

At a level that all students can understand. Colorful pictures and information on how and why recycling is important. Younger students can relate to the children in the book, that they too can participate in the recycling process.

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Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth (Social Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset, classroom and homeschool supplies) (Why Should I? Books)

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Amazon.com: Why Should I Recycle?: Helping Kids Take Care of Planet Earth (Social Emotional Learning, Growth Mindset, classroom and homeschool supplies) (Why Should I? Books): 9780764131554: Green, Jen, Gordon, Mike: Books

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Dr. Jon Lasser is a Professor and Associate Dean for research for the College of Education. Prior to coming to Texas State he worked as school psychologist for public school system in Texas. At Texas State he has developed and taught graduate level courses for the school psychology program and has also taught the freshman first year experience course and an Honors College course in research ethics.

He has co-authored five books-- three for children and three for adults:

Grow Happy (Magination Press, 2017)

Grow Grateful (Magination Press, 2018)

Grow Kind (Magination Press, 2020)

* School Psychologist as Counselor (National Association of School Psychologists, 2013)

* Professional Ethics in Midwifery Practice (Jones & Bartlett, 2010)

* Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper Connected World (Oxford University Press, 2018)

He has published journal articles and chapters on a variety of subjects including autism, parenting, ethics, sexuality, and graduate preparation. His interest in research and ethics intersected in his role as the chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Texas State (2008-2017). Over the course of his career, Dr. Lasser has mentored students, faculty, and colleagues, supporting their growth and development. He has served as a mentor in the School Psychology Program, the IRB, the Bobcat Bond program, and through ongoing professional relationships in the public schools. Additionally, he has served on dissertation and theses committees, mentoring students through their own research and inviting students to present and publish with him.

He holds a bachelor's degree in Plan II Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a master's degree in Human Sexuality Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Specialist in School Psychology. He sees children and adolescents in his psychotherapy practice in San Marcos.

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Grow Happy [Lasser PhD, Jon, Foster-Lasser, Sage, Lyles, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Grow Happy

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I am Anne Frank (Ordinary People Change the World)

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I am Anne Frank (Ordinary People Change the World) [Meltzer, Brad, Eliopoulos, Christopher] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I am Anne Frank (Ordinary People Change the World)

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Favorite Quote: "Llama llama red pajama waiting, waiting for his mama"

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Favorite Quote: "My darling, my daughter, my girl"

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A New York Times and USA Today bestseller! The perfect Christmas gift of love or sweet keepsake for a daughter of any age to show why Dad is so amazing!

This new picture book for kids ages 3-7 and beyond is a touching story showing all the ways a father will help his daughter grow. This is the gift for every girl dad and little girl to celebrate their special bond! Featuring charming animal illustrations and heartwarming rhymes about the moments fathers and daughters share, Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is the perfect story to connect father and child together.

From the first time I held you, so perfect and new,

I promised to do everything that I could do

To help you become your most wonderful YOU,

My darling, my daughter, my girl.

For new dads, fathers-to-be, or for that perfect father-daughter moment at birthdays and other special occasions, this sweet storybook celebrates how a father is always there for his little girl. reminding her to be artistic, thoughtful, honest, and smart, but most of all, true to herself.

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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond this Father's Day with this Special Picture Book! (Always in My Heart)

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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond this Father's Day with this Special Picture Book! (Always in My Heart) [Gregory E. Lang, Susanna Leonard Hill, Sydney Hanson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond this Father's Day with this Special Picture Book!

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From Shel Silverstein, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic, comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong fans.

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy."

So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation.

The Giving Tree is a meaningful gift for milestone events such as graduations, birthdays, and baby showers.

Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back . He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half , Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros? , The Missing Piece , The Missing Piece Meets the Big O , and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree , and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends , A Light in the Attic , Falling Up , Every Thing On It , Don't Bump the Glump! , and Runny Babbit plus Runny Babbit Returns .

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The Giving Tree [Shel Silverstein] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Giving Tree

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Favorite Quote: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind"

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Over the past 35 years, I have published poems, reviews, essays, many filmstrips and videos, and more than 40 children's picture books.

Born and raised in Chicago, I graduated from DePauw University (Greencastle, Indiana) and later received an MA in humanities from the University of Chicago. I've published books for children since the early 1990s. My books - including numerous unpublished ones! - run a broad gamut, from stories geared for pre-schoolers to survival stories and biographies aimed at seven to eleven-year-olds. My work is wide-ranging because, basically, I'm a generalist by experience - and inclination!

In addition to writing, I paint regularly under the art name Burleigh Kronquist and have shown work in one-person and group shows in Chicago, New York, and elsewhere around the country.

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One Giant Leap [Burleigh, Robert, Wimmer, Mike] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Giant Leap

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Geeta Ladi, a children's book illustrator from India, has a heart brimming with compassion. For more than ten years, she dedicated herself as a founding member of Mumbai's Navnirmiti NGO, where she immersed herself in the joyous world of children. Through her work, designing educational toys and engaging with youngsters, she found immense inspiration to weave delightful illustrations that reflect the magic and innocence of childhood. Her artistry radiates warmth and tenderness, inviting young minds into enchanting worlds filled with wonder and joy.

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My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration

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Amazon.com: My Brain Is Magic: A Sensory-Seeking Celebration: 9781953859617: Sooful, Prasha, Ladi, Geeta: Books

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Favorite Quote: "What did you do in school today?"

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A resource for kids, parents, educators, and everyone else looking for insight into the experience of children with ADHD. provides practical tools for children struggling with controlling their emotions, impulses, and concentration. Nicole's experience encourages kids to embrace their special brains and provides a simple guide to take charge of their experience in the classroom and beyond.

We've all heard that Big Question. It's easier to answer for some of us than others. And once Nicole's dad asks, "What did you learn in school today?" She struggles to remember.

A beginner course for children curious about mental health, ADHD and the challenges we feel but can't see.
Nicole has ADHD and a busy, busy brain. Facing a big, bright, bumbling world at school each day, she seems to notice everything around--except Mr. Oakley. She is excited to learn, but in a room full of colors and characters, Nicole can't help but daydream. With a little bit of courage, she makes a decision to confront her struggle with inattention, and finds she is not alone along the way. In standing up for herself, she helps her friends do the same.

My Busy, Busy Brain

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My Busy, Busy Brain: The ABCDs of ADHD, a Resource and Children's Book about ADHD

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My Busy, Busy Brain: The ABCDs of ADHD, a Resource and Children's Book about ADHD [Nicole Russell, Antoinette Thomas, Antoinette Thomas] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. My Busy, Busy Brain: The ABCDs of ADHD, a Resource and Children's Book about ADHD

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There are many things in life that cannot be controlled. In fact, we cannot decide much of what happens to us. But what we can decide is how we react to what happens to us. That is where the Bubble and Slug Choose Your Own Attitude books can help. Learning which thoughts lead to good outcomes is powerful, but it starts by learning that we do get to choose those thoughts.

Anxious guides readers through some examples of times when readers may deal with anxiety and show just how Bubble and Slug guide each protagonist through their dilemmas. Each scenario asks the reader to choose between Bubble and Slug and ultimately determine how each story ends. Using techniques author Gail Hayes has developed through her work as a counselor, Anxious gives the reader a chance to explore the choices we make daily and learn about their impact.

Learning which thoughts and actions lead to happier feelings helps us understand that we can choose our own attitude. Understanding that power to choose is a gift. In Anxious , these choices are contrasted between Bubble Thinking and Slug Thinking. Readers are encouraged to see that Bubble Thinking offers a self-driven approach to happier living.

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Anxious: A Choose Your Own Attitude Book

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Anxious: A Choose Your Own Attitude Book [Hayes, Gail, Flook, Helen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Anxious: A Choose Your Own Attitude Book

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Favorite Quote: "Everything is made of stuff"

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Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it's not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn't rot away - it sticks around for ever.Our world is drowning in plastic, and it's a big problem. Award-winning author-illustrator Neal Layton is here to explain where plastic comes from, why it doesn't biodegrade, and why that's dangerous for animals and humans alike. But he's also FULL of ideas for how you can help! From giving up straws in juice cartons to recycling all we can and taking part in a beach clean, A Planet Full of Plastic will get young readers excited about how they can make a difference to keep Planet Earth happy.This brilliant non-fiction picture book, illustrated in Neal's trademark collage style, is perfect for readers aged 4-7 who love nature and want to help the environment.

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A Planet Full of Plastic: And how you can help

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Everything is made of stuff. Some things are made of paper, like this book. And some things are made of PLASTIC. If you look around you, plastic is everywhere. Even in places where it's not meant to be. If it drops to the ground, it doesn't rot away - it sticks around for ever.Our world is drowni...

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Bob Sornson, Ph.D.

Early Learning Foundation

Bob Sornson is an award-winning author and international consultant whose work focuses on competency based learning, early learning success, and parent engagement. He works internationally with school districts, universities and parent organizations. In 2001 he founded the Early Learning Foundation, dedicated to giving all kids a chance to become successful learners for life.

Bob earned a bachelor's and master's degree at the University of Michigan and his PH.D. from Andrews University. For over thirty years he worked as a teacher and as an administrator in Michigan public schools, and developed an acclaimed model early learning success initiative that focuses on personalized competency based learning for every child.

Bob's publications include:

* Brainless Sameness: The Demise of One-Size-Fits-All Instruction

* Over-Tested and Under-Prepared: Using Competency Based Learning to Transform Our Schools (Routledge)

* Essential Math Skills (Shell Education)

* Fanatically Formative (Corwin Press)

* Creating Classrooms Where Teachers Love to Teach and Students Love to Learn (Love and Logic Press)

* The Juice Box Bully (Early Learning Foundation)

* Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy (Early Learning Foundation)

* Teaching and Joy (ASCD)

* Preventing Early Learning Failure (ASCD)

* Number Facts and Jumping Jacks (Crystal Springs Books)

* The Essential Skill Inventories, K-3 (Early Learning Foundation)

* The Math Moms and Dads Home Program, Pre-K to K, (Early Learning Foundation)

* The Math Moms and Dads Home Program, K to 3 (Early Learning Foundation)

* The 30Minute Motor Skills Development Plan (Early Learning Foundation)

Bob Sornson can be contacted at bobsornson@gmail.com.

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Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy

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Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy [Sornson PhD, Bob] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy

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Cherished by millions of readers, this #1 New York Times bestselling novel is a powerful tale of perseverance and hope. Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park interweaves the stories of two Sudanese children who overcome mortal dangers to improve their lives and the lives of others.

A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours' walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay.

Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya's in an astonishing and moving way. Includes an afterword by author Linda Sue Park and the real-life Salva Dut, on whom the novel is based, and who went on to found Water for South Sudan.

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A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

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A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story [Park, Linda Sue] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

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Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. He is also the author of the multi-award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series for adults.

For fifteen years, Rick taught English and history at public and private middle schools in the San Francisco Bay Area and in Texas. In 2002, Saint Mary's Hall honored him with the school's first Master Teacher Award.

While teaching full time, Riordan began writing mystery novels for grownups. His Tres Navarre series went on to win the top three national awards in the mystery genre - the Edgar, the Anthony and the Shamus. Riordan turned to children's fiction when he started The Lightning Thief as a bedtime story for his oldest son.

Today over 35 million copies of his Percy Jackson, Kane Chronicles, and Heroes of Olympus books are in print in the United States, and rights have been sold into more than 35 countries. Rick is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.

Rick Riordan now writes full-time. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons.

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) [Riordan, Rick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

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Favorite Quote: "NO, DAVID"

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Key Features Description When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. All he hears from his mother as he breaks his mother's rules is "No, David!", "That's enough, David!", and "Settle down!" Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . . No, David! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children -... Show More When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. All he hears from his mother as he breaks his mother's rules is "No, David!", "That's enough, David!", and "Settle down!" Now David is all grown up. But some things never change. . . . No, David! remains a perennial household favorite, delighting children, parents, and teachers alike. David is a beloved character, whose unabashed good humor, mischievous smile, and laughter-inducing antics underline the love parents have for their children - even when they misbehave. Children will find his outrageously bad behavior both funny and liberating as they see themselves in him. Product Details Item #: NTS93003 ISBN13: 9780590930031 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 32 Publisher: Scholastic Genre: Comedy and Humor Weston Woods ID: PB1771 Grades: Pre-K - 2 Lexile® Measure: BR100L Guided Reading Level: GR Level F DRA Level: 10 Key Features Item #: NTS93003 ISBN13: 9780590930031 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 32 Publisher: Scholastic Genre: Comedy and Humor Weston Woods ID: PB1771 Grades: Pre-K - 2 Lexile® Measure: BR100L Guided Reading Level: GR Level F DRA Level: 10

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Key Features Description When David Shannon was five years old, he wrote and illustrated his first book. On every page were these words: NO, DAVID! . . . and a picture of David doing things he was not supposed to do. All he hears from his mother as he breaks his mother's rules is "No, David!", "T...

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The easy-to-read, must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother!

A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Board Book adapation of P.D. Eastman's classic story, perfect for babies and toddlers-now in a larger trim-size!

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Are You My Mother? (Big Bright & Early Board Book)

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Amazon.com: Are You My Mother? (Big Bright & Early Board Book): 9780553496802: Eastman, P.D.: Books

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Favorite Quote: "Once you are real you can't become unreal again"

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This original, timeless classic has been treasured for generations-this edition has the original story and illustrations from 1922. Once you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.

This wondrous tale of the velveteen rabbit has delighted readers of all ages with its story of transformation and redemption through a child's unwavering love.

At first a brand-new toy, now a threadbare and discarded nursery relic, the velveteen rabbit is saved from peril by a magic fairy who whisks him away to the idyllic world of Rabbitland. There, he becomes ""Real,"" a cherished childhood companion who will be loved for eternity.

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The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Children's Book

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The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Children's Book [Margery Williams, William Nicholson] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Velveteen Rabbit: The Classic Children's Book

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Lesson: Don't yuck someones yum

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Lesson: It is important to boost others, and not take way someones color

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Lesson: Teaches kids to take a stand against bullying

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Christian Robinson is a 2016 Caldecott Honoree and also received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña (Putnam, 2015); de la Peña himself took home the 2016 Newbery Medal, awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children for the "most distinguished book for children."

Leo: A Ghost Story, illustrated by Robinson and written by Mac Barnett (Chronicle, 2015), was named a 2015 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. His Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker, written by Patricia Hruby Powell (Chronicle, 2014) received numerous awards and accolades including a Sibert Informational Book Award Honor and a Coretta Scott King Award Illustration Honor from the American Library Association; a Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor; a Parents Choice Gold Medal for Poetry 2014; and a place on the Wall Street Journal's 10 Best Children's Books of the Year List. Robinson, based in San Francisco, is also an animator and has worked with The Sesame Street Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios.

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The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade [Roberts, Justin, Robinson, Christian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade

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Lesson: Always treat others will kidness

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Pat Zietlow Miller knew she wanted to be a writer ever since her seventh-grade English teacher read her paper about square-dancing skirts out loud in class and said: "This is the first time anything a student has written has given me chills." (Thanks, Mrs. Mueller! You rock!)

Pat started out as a newspaper reporter and wrote about everything from dartball and deer-hunting to diets and decoupage. Then, she joined an insurance company and edited its newsletter and magazine.

Now, she writes insurance information by day and children's books by night. Her first picture book, SOPHIE'S SQUASH, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf was released in 2013 from Schwartz & Wade. It won the Golden Kite Award for picture book text from the SCBWI and was named a Charlotte Zolotow and an Ezra Jack Keats New Author honor book

Her second picture book, WHEREVER YOU GO, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler, was released by Little, Brown in 2015. That was followed by SHARING THE BREAD, illustrated by Jill McElmurry (Schwartz & Wade); THE QUICKEST KID IN CLARKSVILLE, illustrated by Frank Morrison (Chronicle) and SOPHIE'S SQUASH GO TO SCHOOL, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf (Schwartz & Wade).

In 2018, New York Times bestselling BE KIND, illustrated by Jen Hill (Roaring Brook), WIDE-AWAKE BEAR illustrated by Jean Kim (HarperCollins) and LORETTA'S GIFT, illustrated by Alea Marley (Little Bee) were published. REMARKABLY YOU, illustrated by Patrice Barton (HarperCollins) and WHEN YOU ARE BRAVE, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler (Little, Brown) were published in 2019, and MY BROTHER, THE DUCK, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman (Chronicle) came out in 2020.

Pat has one wonderful husband, two delightful daughters and two pampered cats. She doesn't watch much TV, but she does love "Chopped." Pat lives in Madison, Wisconsin.

You can follow Pat on Twitter (@PatZMiller) or Instagram (@patzmill). You can also visit her website at http://www.patzietlowmiller.com or stop by www.picturebookbuilders.com, a blog she's part of.

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Be Kind (Be Kind, 1) [Zietlow Miller, Pat, Hill, Jen] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Be Kind (Be Kind, 1)

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Lesson: Not everyone is perfect, and that is okay.

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An Amazon Best Books of the Year 2019 selection!

From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed , a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect!

Meet the good egg. He's a verrrrrry good egg indeed.

But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol' rotten.

As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect.

So, he decides enough is enough! It's time for him to make a change...

Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).

Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

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The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group)

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The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group) [John, Jory, Oswald, Pete] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Good Egg: An Easter And Springtime Book For Kids (The Food Group)

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Lesson: Finding the beauty in the ordinary.

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Last Stop on Market Street [de la Peña, Matt, Robinson, Christian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Last Stop on Market Street

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#ImaginativePoetry #CreativeWriting #WhimsicalArt #ChildhoodMemories #InspirationGalore

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#ColorfulHumor #CreativeLetters #CrayonStrikes #FunnyArt #ArtisticInspiration

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The hilarious, colorful #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon that every kid wants! Gift a copy to someone you love today.by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith.
The Day the Crayons Quit
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Blue crayon needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. Black crayon wants to be used for more than just outlining. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking-each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best?

With giggle-inducing text from Drew Daywalt and bold and bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, is the perfect gift for new parents, baby showers, back-to-school, or any time of year! Perfect for fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit: Amazon's 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2013

Goodreads' 2013 Best Picture Book of the Year Winner of the E.B. White Read-Aloud Award Click, Clack, Moo ; we've got a new contender for the most successful picture-book strike." - BCCB , starred review Booklist The Wall Street Journal Library Media Connection School Library Journal , starred review Publishers Weekly , starred review San Francisco Chronicle

"Jeffers . . . elevates crayon drawing to remarkable heights." -

"This book will have children asking to have it read again and again." -

* "This colorful title should make for an uproarious storytime." -

* "These memorable personalities will leave readers glancing apprehensively at their own crayon boxes." -

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Amazon.com: The Day the Crayons Quit: 8601300036731: Daywalt, Drew, Jeffers, Oliver: Books

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#ClassicPoetry #NatureInspiration #ChildhoodMagic #RhymesAndRhythms #ArtisticImagination

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Amazon seems to have grouped the reviews for several editions of A Child's Garden of Verses together, so it's difficult to tell what exactly is being reviewed. I am commenting specifically on Tasha Tudor's lovely illustrations of childhood life, so beautifully paired with Robert Louis Stevenson's poetry of childhood. Together, image and word are a perfect match, and this is a marvelous edition. I highly recommend it as a gift for any new parent, a special child, or for yourself.

I live with my grandfather, who was born in 1922 and grew up having these poems read to him and then reading them for himself; when he grew up and had children of his own, he read from this book. They were a little bit "old-fashioned" when my grandfather was a boy in the 1920s, but not at all "dated" in the way some of them have become. I am thinking here of "Foreign Children," with its refrain:

Little Indian, Sioux or Crow,
Little frosty Eskimo,
Little Turk or Japanee,
O! don't you wish that you were me?

There are others in a similar vein, and while I am sure that some will object, I find all of these poems to be utterly lacking in malice or cruelty. They espouse the ideology of their time, and that was one of Empire. If you don't want to read the few of these poems that mention race/ethnicity in a way that you don't like, then don't -- or better yet, how about using it as a teachable moment to discuss the ways in which views evolve over time?

The majority of these poems feel timeless, in that they dwell in the land of childhood imagination. Just reading "The Land of Counterpane" sends me right back to the world of childhood and the hours and hours spent dreaming, creating, imagining. Likewise, "The Land of Nod." I know my grandfather feels just the same way, because sometimes when I tuck him in for bed at night we discuss where we plan to travel in our dreams: the Land of Counterpane or the Land of Nod. Very few things are capable of staying with a person for 80 + years; these poems are some of them.

If you have children, or know any children you particularly like, I hope you will purchase a copy of this lovely book for them. It's one of those books that opens a door into another world, and what the child chooses to do once there is up to him or her -- but you can give the key to the door.

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Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagin...

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A Caldecott Medal Winner ​From the acclaimed author of the classic book The Phantom Tollbooth comes a love song to that special relationship between grandparents and grandchild, illustrated by a multi-Caldecott recipient-now available in paperback.

The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. The world for this little girl will soon grow larger and more complex, but never more enchanting or deeply felt. Her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood, expressed as a joyful fusion of text with evocative and exuberant art that garnered the highest honor in children's book illustration in 2006.

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The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Medal Winner) [Juster, Norton, Raschka, Chris] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Medal Winner)

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#PoetryTribute #PoeticIllustrations #CreativeExpression #PoetryInspiration #CelebratingArtists

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Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 35 books, including BECOMING MUHAMMAD ALI (co-authored with James Patterson), SOLO, REBOUND, which was shortlisted for prestigious UK Carnegie Medal, The Caldecott Medal and Newbery Honor-winning picture book, THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and, his NEWBERY medal-winning middle grade novel, THE CROSSOVER. A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations, and the 2017 Inaugural Pat Conroy Legacy Award. In 2018, he opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic in Ghana, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an international literacy program he co-founded. Kwame is the Founding Editor of VERSIFY, an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt that aims to Change the World One Word at a Time.

Kwame's most recent book is LIGHT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE: A THOUSAND WORDS ON RACE AND HOPE. Find out more info on Kwame and where he'll be at www.KwameAlexander.com.

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Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry

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Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry [Alexander, Kwame, Colderley, Chris, Wentworth, Marjory, Holmes, Ekua] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Out of Wonder: Celebrating Poets and Poetry

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New York Times Bestseller!

In the tradition of Poetry Speaks, the anthology named a Best Book of 2002 by School Library Journal, and praised by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer as "a volume to delight longtime lovers of poetry and to spark new love for poetry, especially among the young," Sourcebooks MediaFusion is proud to introduce the joy of the written and spoken word in Poetry Speaks to Children.

Parents, educators, librarians, and poetry enthusiasts have wondered for years how to get children really interested in poetry. Until now, there hasn't been a collection of poems and poets that spoke directly to that elusive audience. Poetry Speaks to Children cracks through that barrier by packaging the best poems by the best authors along with a CD-making the engrossing and often mischievous verses come alive in the voices of many of the creators.

Poetry Speaks to Children reaches into the world of poetry and pulls out the elements children love: rhyme, rhythm, fun and, every once in a while, a little mischief.

More than 90 poems, for children ages six and up, celebrate the written word and feature a star-studded lineup of beloved poets, including: Roald Dahl; J. R. R. Tolkien; Robert Frost; Gwendolyn Brooks; Ogden Nash; John Ciardi; Langston Hughes; Sonia Sanchez; Seamus Heaney; Canada's best-loved children's poet, Dennis Lee; Rita Dove; Billy Collins; Nikki Giovanni and X. J. Kennedy.

On the accompanying CD, 50 of the poems are brought to life--most read by the poets themselves--allow the reader to hear the words as the poets intended.

Hear Gwendolyn Brooks growl her rhyming verse poem "The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves, or, What You Are You Are" with verve and inflection-relaying the story of the striped cat who "rushed to the jungle fair for something fine to wear," much to the hoots of his jungle peers. Amid jeers, sneers and sighs, the tiger eventually learns to be comfortable in his own striped skin (or fur as it were!).

Follow Ogden Nash as he tells of the brave little Isabel, who "didn't worry, didn't scream or scurry" when confronted with a ravenous bear, a one-eyed giant or a troublesome doctor. Her clever solutions to problems ("She turned the witch into milk and drank her") will keep even the most reluctant readers interested.

Listen to James Berry, who quells a little girl's anxieties about her color by celebrating the marriage of "night and light," emphasizing how all colors are necessary in nature, in "Okay, Brown Girl, Okay."

Turn the page and tune in . . . kids won't be the only ones hooked!

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Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (A Poetry Speaks Experience)

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Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (A Poetry Speaks Experience) [Elise Paschen, Dominique Raccah, Wendy Rasmussen, Judy Love, Paula Zinngrabe Wendland, Nikki Giovanni, X.J. Kennedy, Billy Collins] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Poetry Speaks to Children (Book & CD) (A Poetry Speaks Experience)

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#ArtisticJourney #CreativeExpression #FindingTalent #InspiringCreativity #BelieveInYourself

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With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us.

Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you."

Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says.

That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

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Amazon.com: The Dot: 9780763619619: Reynolds, Peter H., Reynolds, Peter H.: Books

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Sandy Asher grew up in Philadelphia, PA, and now lives in Lancaster, PA, with husband Harvey, dog Gracie, and cat Friday. After Philly and before Lancaster, she and her family lived in Springfield, MO, where she wrote many of her award-winning books, ran Good Company Theatre for All Ages, and served as Drury University's writer-in-residence and Missouri Regional Advisor and national board member for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. In Lancaster, Sandy has kept busy organizing and participating in programs for the Library System of Lancaster County, Lancaster Public Library, the Lancaster Literary Guild, the Lancaster Day Care Center, New Choices in Career Development, and other organizations. She currently serves as the first Lancaster County Children's Laureate, promoting literacy and creativity. As Children's Laureate, she organized the April, 2016, "Celebrate Libraries!" event at Millersville University's Ware Center, involving libraries and children county-wide. Sandy enjoys visiting schools and libraries and has taught writing workshops for all ages -- K-12, adult, and multigenerational -- from Anchorage, Alaska, to St. Petersburg, Florida. As Sandra Fenichel Asher, Sandy has written more than three dozen plays for audiences of all ages, performed throughout the United States and abroad and published by Dramatic Publishing Company. Little known fact: "Fenichel" is pronounced FENN eh shell. Easy when you know how! Visit Sandy at http://sandyasher.com.

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Where Do You Get Your Ideas?: Favorite Authors Reveal Their Writing Secrets

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Amazon.com: Where Do You Get Your Ideas?: Favorite Authors Reveal Their Writing Secrets: 9780802774217: Asher, Sandy, Hellard, Susan: Books

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#DreamyArtwork #ImaginativeStories #ArtisticDreams #SurrealIllustrations #CreativeVisions

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Imagine a night when you can ride your bike right up the stairs to your bed. Imagine a night when your toy train rumbles on its tracks out of your room and roars back in, full sized, ready for you to hop on for a nighttime adventure. Imagine a night when a farmer plays a lullaby on his fiddle, and his field of sunflowers begins to dip and sway to the rhythm. Imagine a night when ordinary objects magically become extraordinary...a night when it is possible to believe the impossible.

With the intrigue of an Escher drawing and the richness of a Chris Van Allsburg painting, renowned Canadian artist Rob Gonsalves depicts that delicious time between sleep and wakefulness, creating a breathtaking, visual exploration of imagination and possibility that will encourage both children and adults to think past the boundaries of everyday life, and see the possibilities beyond.

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Imagine a night when you can ride your bike right up the stairs to your bed. Imagine a night when your toy train rumbles on its tracks out of your room and roars back in, full sized, ready for you to hop on for a nighttime adventure.

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#WordlessWonder #UnderwaterAdventure #MysteriousDiscoveries #ImaginationUnleashed #UnexpectedJourneys

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David Wiesner is one of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed picture book creators in the world. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have won numerous awards in the United States and abroad. Three of the picture books he both wrote and illustrated became instant classics when they won the prestigious Caldecott Medal: Tuesday in 1992, The Three Pigs in 2002, and Flotsam in 2007, making him only the second person in the award's long history to have won three times. He has also received two Caldecott Honors, for Free Fall and Sector 7.

Wiesner grew up in suburban New Jersey, known to his classmates as "the kid who could draw." He went on to become a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he was able to commit himself to the full-time study of art and to explore further his passion for visual storytelling. He soon discovered that picture books were the perfect vehicle for his work.

Wiesner generally spends several years creating each new book. Many versions are sketched and revised until the story line flows smoothly and each image works the way he wants it to. He creates three-dimensional models of objects he can't observe in real life, such as flying pigs and lizards standing upright, to add authenticity to his drawings.

David Wiesner lives with his family outside Philadelphia.

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A bright, science-minded boy goes to the beach equipped to collect and examine flotsam--anything floating that has been washed ashore. Bottles, lost toys, small objects of every description are among his usual finds. But there's no way he could have prepared for one particular discovery: a barnac...

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A truly remarkable work of art that is already one of the most talked-about books of the season.

"Tan's lovingly laid out and masterfully rendered tale about the immigrant experience is a documentary magically told." -- Art Spiegelman, author of Maus "An absolute wonder." -- Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis "A magical river of strangers and their stories!" -- Craig Thompson, author of Blankets "A shockingly imaginative graphic novel that captures the sense of adventure and wonder that surrounds a new arrival on the shores of a shining new city. Wordless, but with perfect narrative flow, Tan gives us a story filled with cityscapes worthy of Winsor McCay." -- Jeff Smith, author of Bone "Shaun Tan's artwork creates a fantastical, hauntingly familiar atmosphere... Strange, moving, and beautiful." -- Jon J. Muth, Caldecott Medal-winning author of Zen Shorts "Bravo." -- Brian Selznick, Caldecott Medal-winning author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret "Magnificent." -- David Small, Caldecott Medalist

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Amazon.com: The Arrival: 9780439895293: Tan, Shaun, Tan, Shaun: Books

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Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, The Three Questions , has crafted another profound and winning picture book.

"Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.

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Zen Shorts (A Stillwater and Friends Book) (Caldecott Honor Book)

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Zen Shorts (A Stillwater and Friends Book) (Caldecott Honor Book) [Muth, Jon J, Muth, Jon J] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Zen Shorts (A Stillwater and Friends Book) (Caldecott Honor Book)

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From bestselling and award-winning author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen comes Extra Yarn , a Caldecott Honor Book, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestseller.

A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from black-and-white to a range of color, this modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.

Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Peter Brown will love this book.

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Extra Yarn: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner

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David Wiesner is one of the best-loved and most highly acclaimed picture book creators in the world. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have won numerous awards in the United States and abroad. Three of the picture books he both wrote and illustrated became instant classics when they won the prestigious Caldecott Medal: Tuesday in 1992, The Three Pigs in 2002, and Flotsam in 2007, making him only the second person in the award's long history to have won three times. He has also received two Caldecott Honors, for Free Fall and Sector 7.

Wiesner grew up in suburban New Jersey, known to his classmates as "the kid who could draw." He went on to become a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he was able to commit himself to the full-time study of art and to explore further his passion for visual storytelling. He soon discovered that picture books were the perfect vehicle for his work.

Wiesner generally spends several years creating each new book. Many versions are sketched and revised until the story line flows smoothly and each image works the way he wants it to. He creates three-dimensional models of objects he can't observe in real life, such as flying pigs and lizards standing upright, to add authenticity to his drawings.

David Wiesner lives with his family outside Philadelphia.

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Tuesday: A Caldecott Award Winner [Wiesner, David] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Tuesday: A Caldecott Award Winner

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A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book

Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination - and unexpected friendship.

A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.

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Journey (Aaron Becker's Wordless Trilogy, 1)

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Amazon.com: Journey (Aaron Becker's Wordless Trilogy, 1): 9780763660536: Becker, Aaron, Becker, Aaron: Books

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The award-winning author of Jumanji and The Polar Express , Chris Van Allsburg, challenges young readers to use their creativity and imagination in this one-of-a-kind book that asks readers to finish the story.

When author-illustrator extraordinaire Harris Burdick goes missing, all he's left behind are a series of images with accompanying captions, ideas for separate picture books.

But what can a picture of a nun quietly sitting in a chair floating in a cathedral have to do with a caption that says, "THE SEVEN CHAIRS: The fifth one ended up in France?"

Enticed to come up with their own endings, readers will marvel at the mystery behind these lasting drawings and the charm of an everchanging narrative.

Caldecott medal winner Chris Van Allsburg's call for readers to write their own stories will enthrall young minds again and again.

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Amazon.com: The Mysteries of Harris Burdick: 9780395353936: Van Allsburg, Chris, Van Allsburg, Chris: Books

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Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an army captain who wants the children to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night" suddenly force Pedro to make a difficult choice. The author's note explains what a dictatorship is and provides a context for this powerful and provocative story.

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Pedro is a nine-year-old boy whose main interest in life is playing soccer. The arrest of his friend Daniel's father and a visit to the school of an army captain who wants the children to write a composition entitled "What My Family Does at Night" suddenly force Pedro to make a difficult choice.

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With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer's splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster's offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever.

"Comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet. And teach us some wisdom, too." --Phillip Pullman

For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams!

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It's a funny thing about mothers and fathers. Even when their own child is the most disgusting little blister you could ever imagine, they still think that he or she is wonderful.

Some parents go further. They become so blinded by adoration they manage to convince themselves their child has qualities of genius.

School teachers suffer a good deal from having to listen to this sort of twaddle from proud parents, but they usually get their own back when the time comes to write the end-of-term reports. If I were a teacher I would cook up some real scorchers for the children of doting parents. "Your son Maximilian", I would write, "is a total wash-out. I hope you have a family business you can push him into when he leaves school because he sure as heck won't get a job anywhere else." Or if I were feeling lyrical that day, I might write, "It is a curious truth that grasshoppers have their hearing-organs in the sides of the abdomen. Your daughter Vanessa, judging by what she's learnt this term, has no hearing-organs at all."

Occasionally one comes across parents who take the opposite line, who show no interest at all in their children, and these of course are far worse than the doting ones. Mr and Mrs Wormwood were two such parents. They had a son called Michael and a daughter called Matilda, and the parents looked upon Matilda in particular as nothing more than a scab. A scab is something you have to put up with until the time comes when you can pick it off and flick it away. Mr and Mrs Wormwood looked forward enormously to the time when they could pick their little daughter off and flick her away, preferably into the next county or even further than that.

It is bad enough when parents treat ordinary children as though they were scabs and bunions, but it becomes somehow a lot worse when the child in question is extra ordinary, and by that I mean sensitive and brilliant. Matilda was both of these things, but above all she was brilliant. Her mind was so nimble and she was so quick to learn that her ability should have been obvious even to the most half-witted of parents. But Mr and Mrs Wormwood were both so gormless and so wrapped up in their own silly little lives that they failed to notice anything unusual about their daughter. To tell the truth, I doubt they would have noticed had she crawled into the house with a broken leg.

By the time she was three , Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four , she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting.

"Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?"

"To read, Daddy."

"What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake? We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"

Nearly every weekday afternoon Matilda was left alone in the house. Her brother (five years older than her) went to school. Her father went to work and her mother went out playing bingo in a town eight miles away. Mrs Wormwood was hooked on bingo and played it five afternoons a week. On the afternoon of the day when her father had refused to buy her a book, Matilda set out all by herself to walk to the public library in the village. When she arrived, she introduced herself to the librarian, Mrs Phelps. She asked if she might sit awhile and read a book. Mrs Phelps, slightly taken aback at the arrival of such a tiny girl unaccompanied by a parent, nevertheless told her she was very welcome.

"Where are the children's books please?" Matilda asked.

"They're over there on those lower shelves," Mrs Phelps told her. "Would you like me to help you find a nice one with lots of pictures in it?"

"No, thank you," Matilda said. "I'm sure I can manage."

From then on, every afternoon, as soon as her mother had left for bingo, Matilda would toddle down to the library. The walk took only ten minutes and this allowed her two glorious hours sitting quietly by herself in a cosy corner devouring one book after another. When she had read every single children's book in the place, she started wandering round in search of something else.

Mrs Phelps, who had been watching her with fascination for the past few weeks, now got up from her desk and went over to her. "Can I help you, Matilda?" she asked.

"I'm wondering what to read next," Matilda said. "I've finished all the children's books."

"You mean you've looked at the pictures?"

"Yes, but I've read the books as well."

Mrs Phelps looked down at Matilda from her great height and Matilda looked right back up at her.

Mrs Phelps was stunned. "Exactly how old are you, Matilda?" she asked.

"Four years and three months," Matilda said.

Mrs Phelps was more stunned than ever, but she had the sense not to show it. "What sort of a book would you like to read next?" she asked.

Matilda said, "I would like a really good one that grown-ups read. A famous one. I don't know any names."

Mrs Phelps looked along the shelves, taking her time. She didn't quite know what to bring out. How, she asked herself, does one choose a famous grown-up book for a four-year-old girl? Her first thought was to pick a young teenager's romance of the kind that is written for fifteen-year-old schoolgirls, but for some reason she found herself instinctively walking past that particular shelf.

"Try this," she said at last. "It's very famous and very good. If it's too long for you, just let me know and I'll find something shorter and a bit easier."

"Great Expectations," Matilda read, "by Charles Dickens. I'd love to try it."

I must be mad, Mrs Phelps told herself, but to Matilda she said, "Of course you may try it."

Over the next few afternoons Mrs Phelps could hardly take her eyes from the small girl sitting for hour after hour in the big armchair at the far end of the room with the book on her lap. It was necessary to rest it on the lap because it was too heavy for her to hold up, which meant she had to sit leaning forward in order to read. And a strange sight it was, this tiny dark-haired person sitting there with her feet nowhere near touching the floor, totally absorbed in the wonderful adventures of Pip and old Miss Havisham and her cobwebbed house and by the spell of magic that Dickens the great story-teller had woven with his words. The only movement from the reader was the lifting of the hand every now and then to turn over a page, and Mrs Phelps always felt sad when the time came for her to cross the floor and say, "It's ten to five, Matilda."

During the first week of Matilda's visits Mrs Phelps had said to her, "Does your mother walk you down here every day and then take you home?"

"My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo," Matilda had said. "She doesn't know I come here."

"But that's surely not right," Mrs Phelps said. "I think you'd better ask her."

"I'd rather not," Matilda said. "She doesn't encourage reading books. Nor does my father."

"But what do they expect you to do every afternoon in an empty house?"

"Just mooch around and watch the telly."

"She doesn't really care what I do," Matilda said a little sadly.

Mrs Phelps was concerned about the child's safety on the walk through the fairly busy village High Street and the crossing of the road, but she decided not to interfere.

"A great number," said the astounded Mrs Phelps. "Shall I choose you another?"

Over the next six months, under Mrs Phelps's watchful and compassionate eye, Matilda read the following books:

Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Gone to Earth by Mary Webb

The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

The Good Companions by J. B. Priestley

Brighton Rock by Graham Greene

Animal Farm by George Orwell

It was a formidable list and by now Mrs Phelps was filled with wonder and excitement, but it was probably a good thing that she did not allow herself to be completely carried away by it all. Almost anyone else witnessing the achievements of this small child would have been tempted to make a great fuss and shout the news all over the village and beyond, but not so Mrs Phelps. She was someone who minded her own business and had long since discovered it was seldom worth while to interfere with other people's children.

"Mr Hemingway says a lot of things I don't understand," Matilda said to her. "Especially about men and women. But I loved it all the same. The way he tells it I feel I am right there on the spot watching it all happen."

"A fine writer will always make you feel that," Mrs Phelps said. "And don't worry about the bits you can't understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music."

"I will, I will."

"Did you know", Mrs Phelps said, "that public libraries like this allow you to borrow books and take them home?"

"Of course," Mrs Phelps said. "When you have chosen the book you want, bring it to me so I can make a note of it and it's yours for two weeks. You can take more than one if you wish."

From then on, Matilda would visit the library only once a week in order to take out new books and return the old ones. Her own small bedroom now became her reading-room and there she would sit and read most afternoons, often with a mug of hot chocolate beside her. She was not quite tall enough to reach things around the kitchen, but she kept a small box in the outhouse which she brought in and stood on in order to get whatever she wanted. Mostly it was hot chocolate she made, warming the milk in a saucepan on the stove before mixing it. Occasionally she made Bovril or Ovaltine. It was pleasant to take a hot drink up to her room and have it beside her as she sat in her silent room reading in the empty house in the afternoons. The books transported her into new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives. She went on olden-day sailing ships with Joseph Conrad. She went to Africa with Ernest Hemingway and to India with Rudyard Kipling. She travelled all over the world while sitting in her little room in an English village.

Mr Wormwood, the Great Car Dealer

Matilda's parents owned quite a nice house with three bedrooms upstairs, while on the ground floor there was a dining-room and a living-room and a kitchen. Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it.

"Sawdust", he would say proudly, "is one of the great secrets of my success. And it costs me nothing. I get it free from the sawmill."

"What do you use it for?" Matilda asked him.

"Ha!" the father said. "Wouldn't you like to know."

"I don't see how sawdust can help you to sell second-hand cars, daddy."

"That's because you're an ignorant little twit," the father said. His speech was never very delicate but Matilda was used to it. She also knew that he liked to boast and she would egg him on shamelessly.

"You must be very clever to find a use for something that costs nothing," she said. "I wish I could do it."

"You couldn't," the father said. "You're too stupid. But I don't mind telling young Mike here about it seeing he'll be joining me in the business one day." Ignoring Matilda, he turned to his son and said, "I'm always glad to buy a car when some fool has been crashing the gears so badly they're all worn out and rattle like mad. I get it cheap. Then all I do is mix a lot of sawdust with the oil in the gear-box and it runs as sweet as a nut."

"How long will it run like that before it starts rattling again?" Matilda asked him.

"Long enough for the buyer to get a good distance away," the father said, grinning. "About a hundred miles."

"But that's dishonest, daddy," Matilda said. "It's cheating."

"No one ever got rich being honest," the father said. "Customers are there to be diddled."

Mr Wormwood was a small ratty-looking man whose front teeth stuck out underneath a thin ratty moustache. He liked to wear jackets with large brightly-coloured checks and he sported ties that were usually yellow or pale green. "Now take mileage for instance," he went on. "Anyone who's buying a second-hand car, the first thing he wants to know is how many miles it's done. Right?"

"Right," the son said.

"So I buy an old dump that's got about a hundred and fifty thousand miles on the clock. I get it cheap. But no one's going to buy it with a mileage like that, are they? And these days you can't just take the speedometer out and fiddle the numbers back like you used to ten years ago. They've fixed it so it's impossible to tamper with it unless you're a ruddy watchmaker or something. So what do I do? I use my brains, laddie, that's what I do."

"How?" young Michael asked, fascinated. He seemed to have inherited his father's love of crookery.

"I sit down and say to myself, how can I convert a mileage reading of one hundred and fifty thousand into only ten thousand without taking the speedometer to pieces? Well, if I were to run the car backwards for long enough then obviously that would do it. The numbers would click backwards, wouldn't they? But who's going to drive a flaming car in reverse for thousands and thousands of miles? You couldn't do it!"

"Of course you couldn't," young Michael said.

"So I scratch my head," the father said. "I use my brains. When you've been given a fine brain like I have, you've got to use it. And all of a sudden, the answer hits me. I tell you, I felt exactly like that other brilliant fellow must have felt when he discovered penicillin. 'Eureka!' I cried. 'I've got it!'"

"What did you do, dad?" the son asked him.

"Yes, daddy," young Michael said.

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It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger.

"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger told them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesseract."

A tesseract (in case the reader doesn't know) is a wrinkle in time. To tell more would rob the reader of the enjoyment of Miss L'Engle's unusual book. A Wrinkle in Time , winner of the Newbery Medal in 1963, is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school). They are in search of Meg's father, a scientist who disappeared while engaged in secret work for the government on the tesseract problem.

A Wrinkle in Time is the winner of the 1963 Newbery Medal.

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The inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges.

The year is 1960, and six-year-old Ruby Bridges and her family have recently moved from Mississippi to New Orleans in search of a better life. When a judge orders Ruby to attend first grade at William Frantz Elementary, an all-white school, Ruby must face angry mobs of parents who refuse to send their children to school with her. Told with Robert Coles' powerful narrative and dramatically illustrated by George Ford, Ruby's story of courage, faith, and hope continues to resonate more than 60 years later.

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A modern fable with an urgent message for young environmentalists. "Spectacular." ( School Library Journal)

Lynne Cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of Brazil to write and illustrate this gorgeous picture book about a man who exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. While he sleeps, the forest's residents, including a child from the Yanomamo tribe, whisper in his ear about the importance of trees and how "all living things depend on one another" . . . and it works.

Cherry's lovingly rendered colored pencil and watercolor drawings of all the "wondrous and rare animals" evoke the lush rain forests. Features stunning world maps bordered by detailed illustrations of fascinating rainforest creatures.

An IRA Teacher's Choice * ABA Pick of the Lists * Reading Rainbow Review Book * NSTA-CBC Outstanding Trade Book for Children

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The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest

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Maps can show you where you are anywhere in the world! A beloved bestseller that helps children discover their place on the planet, now refreshed with new art from Qin Leng.

Where are you? Where is your room? Where is your home? Where is your town?

This playful introduction to maps shows children how easy it is to find where they live and how they fit in to the larger world. Filled with fun and adorable new illustrations by Qin Leng, this repackage of Me on the Map will show readers how easy it is to find the places they know and love with help from a map.

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William Kamkwamba

Biography

Background

William Kamkwamba was born August 5, 1987 in Dowa, Malawi, and grew up on his family farm in Masitala Village, Wimbe, two and half hours northeast of Malawi's capital city. The second eldest of Trywell and Agnes Kamkwamba's seven children, William has six sisters.

William was educated at Wimbe Primary School, completing 8th grade and was then accepted to Kanchokolo secondary school. Due to severe famine in 2001-2002, his family lacked the funds to pay the $80 in annual school fees and William was forced to drop out of school midway through his freshman year. For five years he was unable to go to school.

Windmill and other projects

Starting at 14, rather than accept his fate, William started borrowing books from a small community lending library located at his former primary school. He borrowed a 5th grade American textbook called Using Energy, which depicted a wind turbine on its cover. He decided to build a windmill to power his family's home and obviate the need for kerosene, which provided only smoky, flickering, distant and expensive light after dark. First he built a prototype, then his initial 5-meter windmill out of a broken bicycle, tractor fan blade, old shock absorber, and blue gum trees. He was able to power four light bulbs and two radios, and charge neighbors' mobile phones. He then rebuilt a 12 meter windmill to better catch the wind above the trees, and added a car battery for storage, as well as homemade light switches and circuit breakers. He also experimented with building a radio transmitter to broadcast popular music interspersed with HIV prevention messages.

Subsequent projects have included clean water, malaria prevention, solar power and lighting for the six homes in his family compound, a deep water well with a solar powered pump for clean water, a drip irrigation system, and the outfitting of the village team Wimbe United with their first ever uniforms and shoes. Since receiving their sun and wind-themed uniforms, the team has been on a winning streak that has brought the village together with pride. William recently built yet another windmill to pump grey water for irrigation.

The windmill project drew many visitors from kilometers around, including Dr. Hartford Mchazime, Ph.D., the deputy director of the MTTA, the Malawian NGO responsible for the community library. Mchazime brought press, including The Malawi Daily Times, who wrote a long story. Soyapi Mumba and Mike McKay, engineers at Baoabab Health Project in Malawi blogged about the article, and news of William's inventions reached Emeka Okafor, program director for TEDGlobal, a prestigious gathering of thinkers and innovators. Okafor searched quite diligently to find William and invite him to the conference as a fellow. William's presentation led to additional mentors, donors, and companies supporting his education and further projects.

Playwright

Kamkwamba also wrote and performed a HIV prevention comedy with his six best friends, entitled You Can't Judge a Book by its Cover to over 500 villagers on three occasions.

Education

Thanks to hard work and fundraising by Dr. Mchazime, William finally re-enrolled in high school at Madisi secondary school where he spent one trimester, and then transferred to African Bible College Christian Academy, a private prep school in the capital city of Lilongwe. He completed his first full year back in school in June 2008. During summer 2008 he studied immersion English at Regents Language Institute in Cambridge, UK.

In September, 2008, William started as one of 97 inaugural students at the African Leadership Academy, a new pan-African prep school based outside of Johannesburg, South Africa whose mission is to educate the next generation with rigorous academics, ethical leadership training, entrepreneurship and design (africanleadershipacademy.org).

Speaking

Kamkwamba was a fellow at the prestigious TEDGlobal Conference in Arusha, Tanzania where he spoke briefly (video at ted.com) and spoke at the World Economic Forum Africa (weforum.org) meeting in Cape Town, June 2008 where he keynoted the AMD-sponsored technology pre-conference, and spoke on a panel. He spoke at International CES in January, 2009, the grand opening of the African Leadership Academy in February, 2009, the Africa Economic Forum at Columbia University in March, 2009 and will talk at the Aspen Ideas Festival and TEDGlobal 2009 (both July, 2009)

Documentary Film

William is the subject of a documentary short film Moving Windmills, produced by Tom Rielly and directed and edited by Ari Kushnir and Scott Thrift of M ss g P eces which was selected as one of 50 films out of 2500+ entries for Pangea Day, a worldwide film which took place May 10, 2008 in six cities around the world. The film won the North American Filmmaker's Award from Participant Productions, producers of An Inconvenient Truth, Good Night and Good Luck and Charlie Wilson's War. See the film at http://missingpiecesvideo.com/kamkwamba/movingwindmillsFINALsubtitle.mov. Building on their initial success, Tom Rielly and Ben Nabors are currently directing and producing a full-length documentary on Kamkwamba.

Exhibit

Kamkwamba is one of a dozen innovators featured in a new one year exhibit Driving Force: Visionaries Redefining our World, which opened September 3, 2008 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago (www.msichicago.org). The exhibit features the aforementioned film, photos, and actual hand-made electro-mechanical devices built by William.

Book

William is currently finishing his autobiography The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope with co-author Bryan Mealer (author of All Things Must Fight to Live a history of the recent civil war in Congo). William Morrow, an imprint of Harper Collins will publish the book worldwide September 29, 2009.

Media

Kamkwamba was profiled on the front page of The Wall Street Journal December 8, 2007, as well in major articles in The Malawi Daily Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, La Repubblica, and myriad blog posts such as Boing Boing, and his blog has been featured on the front page of news aggregators such as Digg and Reddit. He is featured in an special Africa issue of L'Uomo Vogue.

Find William's blog at http://www.williamkamkwamba.com

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Elizabeth Zunon grew up in a hot, sunny, tropical country in West Africa called the Ivory Coast, where people speak French (and many other languages). Since her mother is American, she wanted to make sure that Elizabeth and her little brother could speak both French and English, so she read them a lot of bedtime stories in English after they came home from speaking French all day at school. As a little girl, Elizabeth loved to draw, paint, make up dances and play dress-up, and as she grew up, she didn't really change! Elizabeth went to art school in the United States and decided to focus on Children's Book Illustration. In school, she made a lot of paintings and books that were filled with images and memories of her childhood in the Ivory Coast. She still loves thinking about life there and drawing palm trees, tropical flowers, people in busy marketplaces, and days at the beach- especially since she now lives in Upstate New York, where it gets cold and snowy!

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One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia

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In this book of poems, you will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave six-year-old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin, who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create.

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Susan Verde grew up in a brownstone in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City with her older brother Michael. She spent much of her time as a child clad in bell bottoms and rainbow suspenders, roller skating up and down her block with a skate key around her neck and a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch).

Susan's household was filled with books, music and the smell of mocha chip pies, which her mother made for their neighborhood restaurant. Susan often wrote stories and poetry to share with family and friends and even her high school poetry magazine. Susan's love of literature began in utero (according to her mother) and never dwindled. She can, to this day relate very well to Amelia Bedelia.

Ultimately, she moved to the Hamptons and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's in reading remediation and become an elementary school teacher at a private school in Bridgehampton. She has also participated in the Southampton Children's Literature Conference at Stonybrook University.

Although no longer a school teacher, Susan is a certified kid's yoga instructor which allows her to frog jump and wag her tail in Downward facing dog with great frequency.

Currently, Susan lives in East Hampton New York amidst an explosion of Legos, art supplies, and picture books with her twin boys Joshua and Gabriel and her daughter Sophia. They are the constant inspiration for her writing. They never let her forget how to see things from a child's point of view and keep the kid in her alive and kicking.

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Leo Espinosa is an award-winning Illustrator and Designer from Bogotá, Colombia, whose work has been featured internationally in a variety of publications, products, animated series and gallery shows. His short list includes The New Yorker, The New York Times, the BBC, Random House, HarperCollins, Chronicle Books, Swatch, and Facebook.

Leo's work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and Communication Arts. In 2019, he received the Pura Belpré Honor Book award for Islandborn. The New York Times bestselling children's book was written by Pulitzer Prize winner, Junot Díaz.

Most days you'll find Leo illustrating picture books, unless he's out riding his bike in the mountains around Salt Lake City, where he lives with his wife.

Accolades

Society of Illustrators 54, Gold Medal. 51, 52, 55, Silver Medal

Communication Arts, Illustration, Design, and Typography Annuals

Pictoplasma Character Encyclopaedia and Character Compendium

3x3 Pro Show Gold in Editorial & Conceptual Illustration

Society of Illustrators Stevan Dohanos Award 2012

Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder's Award for Picture Books 2015

Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration 2019

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Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai's first picture book, inspired by her own childhood. * "This is a wonderful read for younger students that will also provide insight and encourage discussion about the wider world. ... The simplicity of Yousafzai's writing and the powerful message she sends, make this book inspirational for all." (starred review)
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Malala's first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them.
As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true.
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Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia.

She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time Pura Belpré Illustration Honoree. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Díaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. When Angela is not in her studio or visiting schools, she teaches at the Academy of Art University, which honored her with their Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013.

Angela is a proud member of SCBWI, PEN America, and represented by Wernick and Pratt Literary Agency. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She's delighted to still be doing both.

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http://www.StellaDiazBooks.com

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Elliot lives in America, and Kailash lives in India. They are pen pals. By exchanging letters and pictures, they learn that they both love to climb trees, have pets, and go to school. Their worlds might look different, but they are actually similar. Same, same. But different!

Through an inviting point-of-view and colorful, vivid illustrations, this story shows how two boys living oceans apart can be the best of friends.

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Shane Evans is a creative force. He comfortably wears titles

that include artist, author, illustrator, musician, songwriter,

and founder of Dream Studio, a community art space in Kansas

City, Missouri, where he resides. He has more than 30 books

to his credit as an illustrator, including Olu's Dream, which he

also authored. Many of the books have been featured in the

media such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show,

Reading Rainbow, and Late Night with David Letterman. Five

of his books are scheduled for publication in 2010 including

"Chocolate Me" with actor Taye Diggs, "My Brother Charlie"

with actor Holly Robinson Peete, and "Black Jack," with

Coretta Scott King Award winning author Charles Smith. His

portfolio includes the "Shanna Show" (now a Disney animated

short along with the spinoff "Shane's Kindergarten

Countdown"). In addition, he has exhibited, lectured, and

developed art programs for youth in Burkina Faso, Botswana,

Brazil, China, France, Japan, Lesotho, and across the United

States. You can visit him online www.olusdream.com.

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The recipient of six starred reviews and the APALA Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature! Named a Best Book of 2018 by the Wall Street Journal , NPR, Smithsonian , Kirkus Reviews , School Library Journal , Booklist , the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books , BookRiot , the New York Public Library, the Chicago Public Library-and many more! A Junior Library Guild selection!

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.

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