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All the books in this collection will open your eyes to the important aspects of climate change and educate you in forms of understanding how we can help our earth. I believe these books are important for readers of all ages, as they are fiction and still are able to send the important information of how we can care for the environment. Hopefully, you will feel a deeper connection with the planet and deepen your connection with reading as well.

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Here is a collection of poetry books, where a few are my childhood favorites and others are new to my liking. I find these poetry books to heighten different positive emotions while reading. A few have stayed with me as I have grown up, where many have deep meanings and I have connected to. As you soak in these poems, I hope you find a level of peace, connection, and/or feeling of ease.

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EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

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EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet Ahlberg and Allan Ahlberg

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Each Peach Pear Plum (1978) by Janet & Allan Ahlberg | PICTURE BOOKS OUR KIDS LOVED READ BY OUR KIDS

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If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . . If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire For we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in! This Collectible Edition brings together two masterful collections of poems and drawing by Shel Silverstein that are at once outrageously funny and profound. In Where the Sidewalk Ends, you'll discover that where the sidewalk ends Shel Silverstein's world begins. You'll meet a boy who turns into a TV set, and a girl who eats a whale. The Unicorn and the Bloath live there, and so does Sara Sylvia Stout who will not take the garbage out. It is a place where you wash your shadow and plant diamond gardens, a place where shoes fly, sisters are auctioned off, and crocodiles go to the dentist. Every Thing On It is a book with . . .well, everything on it. It's an amazing collection of never-before-published poems and drawings from Shel Silverstein. You will say Hi-ho for the toilet troll, get tongue-tied with Stick-a-Tongue-Out-Sid, play a highly unusual horn, and experience the joys of growing down. Where the Sidewalk Ends/Every Thing On It is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library.

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Where the Sidewalk Ends/Every Thing On It: Poems and Drawings by Shel Silverstein (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions)|Hardcover

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If you are a dreamer, come in, If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer . . . If you're a pretender, come sit by my fire For we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!

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Introduction of Traditional Literature - Children's Books

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Introduction of Traditional Literature - Children's Books

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This collection has a few of my childhood favorites and bring me back to the fond memories I have relating to them. I believe a few of these books have deep meaning to my life and I hope you can connect with them as well. I find that these books are important to read because of the perspectives they can introduce you to. They teach us life lessons and can help us grow as human beings. I think it is important to be open to different forms of literature, too.

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Within this collection are books of different cultures, which I find to be very important for readers of all ages to explore. It is important to learn more about other cultures as we will better understand and connect with one another. As we all live in a diverse world, it is important to create deep connections with each other. It grows and maintains a more peaceful and loving environment for us all. I find learning about other cultures to bring more interests and different forms of happiness, too.

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CATCH THAT GOAT! A MARKER DAY IN NIGERIA by Polly Alakija

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CATCH THAT GOAT! A MARKER DAY IN NIGERIA by Polly Alakija

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In this collection are books that are a great way to introduce to new, young readers the essentials of how to read a book and what a book is. These books will help the bright, young mind begin to understand how books work. They will be able to learn how to turn pages, look at the illustrations, learn to read left to right, and much more! It will be a great beginning of a loving and inspiring journey of becoming a reader.

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In this collection holds a variety of fantasy books that introduce and involve diversity. I find these fantasy books to be riveting and open another form of love for books. These books will pull you into another universe, while teaching and showing the importance of diversity.

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In this category of books, it is to help readers who are starting their reading journey at an early age. With these books it will help the reader understand different reading skills, such as understanding the plot, learn simple vocabulary, and learn sight words. Adventure through these books for the beginning of a strong-loving reading relationship.

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Fox The Tiger by Corey R. Tabor ~ READ ALOUD by Will Sarris

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In this collection, the books are to help improve the fluency readers have. The skill of fluency allows the reader to better their ability to read the texts accurately, quickly and with expression. By working on and having these skills, it helps build the relationship a reader has with reading. As well as, bringing the story closer to them and deeply connected with the story. The story comes to life.

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Introduction to Transitional Reader Books

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Introduction to Transitional Reader Books

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This collection contains books that will help readers who have a basic and steady knowledge and level of skills with reading to further improve their reading abilities. These books are on the shorter end of chapter books. It is more advanced and will further their skills. They will engage with reader and bring them into the story for the reader to challenge themselves with understanding the text and the plot.

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This collection holds books for emergent readers. These books are to help young readers trying to understand the skills and knowledge of reading and writing. Specifically, it helps with learning to recognize letters, sounds, and words. With all of these knowledge and skills, they will soon be able to understand the text's message and key points.

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Welcome to Mrs. Nguyen Classroom Library

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Welcome to Mrs. Nguyen Classroom Library

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Here I share with you many books that I hold special and close to my heart. Many of these books have influenced me as a person, helped me understand and gain new perspectives, feel the joy of innocence and youth, and created amazing memories. These books have taught me in different ways, and I wish they are as enjoyable and influential to you readers as they are to me. I hope with this collection you can explore different categories of book and fall further in love with reading. These books will open your eyes to the wide variety of children's books and help bring you back to an innocent and pure happiness.

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Introduction to Empathy and Compassion Books

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Introduction to Empathy and Compassion Books

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The collection of books below holds beautiful messages to the readers about empathy and compassion. These books have the most impactful messages to me, and I would love to share with you. Take these words in and try to apply to your life, as these books are important for social development. Please do share these books with people in your life and enjoy.

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LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson

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LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson

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KCKPL’s Stories on the Bus: Matt de la Peña reads Last Stop on Market Street

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Adventure with me through the ocean, as we learn facts with non-fiction books and a few creative fiction stories. The ocean life is very interesting to me, as my favorite animal is turtles, and my home country is surrounded by the ocean. I have grown a great love for the ocean, and its most recent treatment. These books may help you grow an interest with the ocean and the life in it. It is a great way to gain a better understanding and new knowledge on the earth you live on :)

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Sadly, there are books banned all over the United States. Here is a collection of banned books that I personally find influential to me and impactful for readers. I believe banned books can educate readers in many different aspects and can be used as a teaching tool by parents and teachers. These books are author's ways to freely express themselves, and it is a form of freedom of thought and speech. This shows young readers to freely and creatively express themselves. These books help our minds grow by gaining new perspectives and understandings. Please enjoy!

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In this collection are varieties of stories that involve rhyming words. The rhyming words make the books may make the books more enjoyable, as you can sing the words if you want! These books would help you improve as a reading, too. As rhyming words would help with the development of auditory discrimination, enhancing phonemic awareness, build rich understanding of vocabulary, and much more.

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Be interactive with this collection of books as they all have pop-ups throughout the pages. Reading these books bring a more enjoyable experience, as parts of the illustrations come to life and are 3D.

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Here in this collection, holds books from two series written by Mo Willems: The Pigeon series and Elephant & Piggie series. Mo Willem is an American children's book author, whose brings life lessons and creative stories to life. He includes humor within the books, which are captivating. These books will bring you laughter and unforgettable memories.

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DON'T LET THE PIGEON STAY UP LATE! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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DON'T LET THE PIGEON STAY UP LATE! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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THE PIGEON WANTS A PUPPY written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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THE PIGEON WANTS A PUPPY written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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CHARLIE HERNANDEZ AND THE LEAGUE OF SHADOWS by Ryan Calejo

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CHARLIE HERNANDEZ AND THE LEAGUE OF SHADOWS by Ryan Calejo

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Charlie Hernï¿½ndez & the League of Shadows|Paperback

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ldquo;A perfect pick for kids who love Rick Riordan.” -Booklist (starred review) “A winner for all kids, but it will be especially loved by Latinx and Hispanic families.” -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The Lightning...

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DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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Introduction to Caldecott Award Winning Books

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Introduction to Caldecott Award Winning Books

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With children's books, there are many books that receive an award: Caldecott Award. This award is given to children's books with well distinguished illustrations. These books in this collection, are only a few of many great books with unique and creative illustrations. As you read and enjoy these books, please look deeply into the illustrations and become a part of the story.

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Introduction to Defying Gender Stereotypes

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Introduction to Defying Gender Stereotypes

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In this category, you will find a handful of books that help reshape the beliefs on gender stereotypes. These books will open your eyes to the world of possibilities for every person and every gender. It is important that students understand how these stereotypes may harm a person’s perception and how they treat themselves and others. These books will aid in helping students feel more accepted in different aspects and understand each other more.

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THINK BIG, LITTLE ONE written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison

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THINK BIG, LITTLE ONE written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison

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Originally published as Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World.
Book Synopsis
This board book edition of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World by New York Times bestselling author Vashti Harrison is a beautiful first book to teach your little dreamers to follow all their biggest ideas. Featuring eighteen women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, this board book adaptation of Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World introduces trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, and architect Zaha Hadid.

The irresistible full-color illustrations show the Dreamers as both accessible and aspirational so reader knows they, too, can grow up to do something amazing.
About the Author
Vashti Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Little Leaders: Bold Women In Black History, is an artist, author and filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. She earned her MFA in film/video from California Institute of the Arts, where she snuck into animation and illustration classes to learn from Disney and DreamWorks legends. There she rekindled a love for drawing and painting. Now she uses her love of both film and illustration to craft beautiful stories for children.

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Think Big, Little One - (Vashti Harrison) by Vashti Harrison (Board Book)

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In this collection are the books that hold special memories from my childhood. These are carefully chosen to represent myself and the life I had growing up. Many of them include memories with my sisters.

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THE POLAR EXPRESS written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

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THE POLAR EXPRESS written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

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This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those-of any age-who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.

A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .

Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Polar Express makes its way to the huge city standing alone at the top of the world, where the boy will make his Christmas wish.

For millions of readers around the world, this mysterious journey to the North Pole has become a beloved Christmas classic. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition, the inimitable artistry of Chris Van Allsburg is showcased with a bold new jacket design and expanded interior layout.

The Polar Express is a Caldecott Medal winner, and reading the story together is a beloved holiday tradition held by generations of families. It has also become a favorite holiday movie and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.

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Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

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This collection holds books provided for me to read by a great professor from a college course that help widen the variety of children's books. This collection arrays how beautiful, impactful, creative, spontaneous, influential, and unique children's books are. Here you can dive into humorous, meaningful, and/or entertaining stories. These books will bring you back to a feeling of innocence and youth.

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USBORNE PHONICS READER: TED AND FRIENDS by Russell Punter and Lesley Sims 

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USBORNE PHONICS READER: TED AND FRIENDS by Russell Punter and Lesley Sims 

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Created in consultation with a language expert, the stories have been especially written to help your child learn to read. The stories not only take into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading, but are also great fun. There's also a listen-along CD that brings the stories to life through charming readings. This exciting edition contains twelve titles from the popular Phonics Readers series. Included titles: Fat Cat on a Mat. Ted in a Red Bed. Big Pig on a Dig. Hen's Pens. Fox on a Box. Frog on a Log. Ted's Shed. Sam Sheep Can't Sleep. Shark in the Park. Toad Makes a Road. Goose on the Loose. Mouse Moves House.

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Created in consultation with a language expert, the stories have been especially written to help your child learn to read. The stories not only take into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading, but are also great fun. There's also a listen-along CD that brings the ...

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THE COLOR MONSTER: A POP-UP BOOK OF FEELINGS by Anna Llenas

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THE COLOR MONSTER: A POP-UP BOOK OF FEELINGS by Anna Llenas

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Featuring fascinating, fishy fun facts accompanied by bright, bold, and beautiful illustrations, this book takes children on a journey through the sea and all its zones. This charming celebration of the sea shows children how extraordinary our oceans are and is a reminder that…

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE by Maurice Sendak

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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE by Maurice Sendak

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This book showed how hurtful it is to judge someone by what they look like and how special home is. I loved the adventure and craziness of this book. This was my sister's and I's favorite bedtime story.

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Where the Wild Things Are Book Read Aloud | Children's Books Read Aloud | Bedtime Stories

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National Geographic: LITTLE KIDS FIRST BIG BOOK OF WHY                 by Amy Shields

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National Geographic: LITTLE KIDS FIRST BIG BOOK OF WHY                 by Amy Shields

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Amy Shields explores different topics and answers why they happen. I was a very curious child and loved to ask why. I remember one of my favorite why questions had to do with bubbles because I was obsessed with bubbles.

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Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way-the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.

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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why (National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: THE UGLY TRUTH                                                      by Jeff Kinney

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: THE UGLY TRUTH                                                      by Jeff Kinney

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This is a funny series with relatable life lessons. I loved this book because of how much it would make me laugh. Also, with how well I could connect with Greg on his journey with friends and peers.

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Jeff Kinney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' and 'Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid' series. He is a six-time Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award winner for 'Favorite Book' and has been named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the creator of Poptropica, which was named one of Time's 50 Best Websites. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and later moved to New England where he and his wife own a bookstore, 'An Unlikely Story'.

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The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5)

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Magical Little Minds - Read Along Storytime

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Kids Books Read Aloud Story 📚 JABARI JUMPS by Gaia Cornwall

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A little boy enters a library with his grandfather and his little red fish at his side. But when he awakes after falling asleep amidst the library shelves, his fish is missing. Could his little friend have disappeared into that red book over there on the shelf? Join us in celebrating this stunning debut by first-time illustrator Taeeun Yoo. With dreamlike qualities of early Maurice Sendak and fine etchings that strongly evoke the mysterious and the magical, The Little Red Fish pays homage to imagination and the power of a good book.

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Author: Yoo, Taeeun

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KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND written by Sayantani Dasgupta and illustrated by Vivienne To

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KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND written by Sayantani Dasgupta and illustrated by Vivienne To

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First in a new fantasy series. "This funny, unique book feels like the spirit of "A Wrinkle in Time" married the awesomeness of Bengali folktales and had the coolest, fiercest Indian princess."--Tui Sutherland, "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series. 5/8.
Book Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author comes a world packed with action and adventure, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Soman Chainani.

MEET KIRANMALA: INTERDIMENSIONAL DEMON SLAYER(Only she doesn't know it yet.)On the morning of her 12th birthday, Kiranmala is just a regular sixth grader living in Parsippany, New Jersey...until her parents mysteriously vanish and a drooling rakkhosh demon slams through her kitchen, determined to eat her alive. Turns out there might be some truth to her parents' fantastical stories -- like how Kiranmala is a real Indian princess and how she comes from a secret place not of this world.To complicate matters, two crush-worthy princes ring her doorbell, insisting they've come to rescue her. Suddenly, Kiran is swept into another dimension full of magic, winged horses, moving maps, and annoying, talking birds. There she must solve riddles and battle demons all while avoiding the Serpent King of the underworld and the Rakkhoshi Queen in order to find her parents and basically save New Jersey, her entire world, and everything beyond it...
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* "This is a series starter that rivals Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. A breathtaking adventure." -- Booklist, starred review* "Will appeal to those who like their adventures fast and furious." -- School Library Journal, starred review"A refreshing take on the hero's quest...laugh-out-loud funny and extremely engaging." -- Kirkus Reviews"Never a dull moment for our ordinary-girl-turned-demon-fighting-princess Kiranmala in this hilarious, action-packed romp. Also, there is snot. It's, like, everywhere. This combination of crucial elements is everything I love in a book. A brilliant beginning to a fresh (and potentially sticky) new series!" -- Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds"This funny, unique book feels like the spirit of A Wrinkle in Time married the awesomeness of Bengali folktales and had the coolest, fiercest Indian princess -- so much fun! Can Kiranmala save the rest of us next?" -- Tui Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Fire"I was hooked from the first page, and the action-packed story never let me go. I adored Kiranmala's sass, courage, and confidence. She is a hero all readers will love." -- Jennifer Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince

About the Author
Sayantani DasGupta is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed Bengali folktale and string theory-inspired Kiranmala and the Kingdom Beyond books, the first of which -- The Serpent's Secret -- was a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, a Booklist Best Middle Grade Novel of the 21st Century, and an E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book. She is also the author of Debating Darcy, a contemporary young adult reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Sayantani is a pediatrician by training, but now teaches at Columbia University. When she's not writing or reading, Sayantani spends time watching cooking shows with her trilingual children and protecting her black Labrador retriever Khushi from the many things that scare him, including plastic bags. She is a team member of We Need Diverse Books, and can be found online at sayantanidasgupta.com and on Twitter at @sayantani16.

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A BAD CASE OF STRIPES                  by David Shannon

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A BAD CASE OF STRIPES                  by David Shannon

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David Shannon showed me how being myself and all the things I enjoy in life make me special and me. It made me lose my fear of others judging me. Also, it allowed me to love myself and to show it to the people around me. I felt more comfortable with the things I loved.

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ELENA'S SERENADE written by Campbell Geeslin and illustrated by Ana Juan

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ELENA'S SERENADE written by Campbell Geeslin and illustrated by Ana Juan

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Elena's Serenade (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended)

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Elena's Serenade (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended) [Geeslin, Campbell, Juan, Ana] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Elena's Serenade (Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature. Commended)

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THE HOUSE THAT LOU BUILT by Mae Respicio

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THE HOUSE THAT LOU BUILT by Mae Respicio

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A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer. the DC Super Hero Girls series, and other books

Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She's going to build her own "tiny house," 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother's house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family. Lou enjoys her woodshop class and creating projects, and she plans to build the house on land she inherited from her dad, who died before she was born. But then she finds out that the land may not be hers for much longer.

Lou discovers it's not easy to save her land, or to build a house. But she won't give up; with the help of friends and relatives, her dream begins to take shape, and she learns the deeper meaning of home and family.

"If this book were a house, the rooms would be filled with warmth, family, and friendship." --Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe ; The Land of Forgotten Girls; and Blackbird Fly

"Warm, funny and affirming. As we get to know Lou, her extended Filipino family, and friends, the door opens into her life and, ultimately, her home." --Lisa Yee, author of the Millicent Min trilogy, The Kidney Hypothetical,

"There couldn't be a hero more determined, resourceful or lovable than Lucinda Bulosan-Nelson. Her big dream of a tiny house is irresistible." --Tricia Springstubb, author of Every Single Second, What Happened on Fox Street, Moonpenny Island, and the Cody series

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The House That Lou Built [Respicio, Mae] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The House That Lou Built

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Though separated by language, age, and an ocean, a child and grandparent find common ground in the warm, witty picture book Grandpa Across the Ocean .

Grandpa lives on the other side of the ocean.

He takes naps all the time. He eats different foods. He speaks an unfamiliar language. His house is the most boring place on Earth!

Or is it? A little time together just might reveal that Grandpa is also a great singer, an energetic sandcastle builder, and a troublemaker . . . just like his grandson!

With her signature warmth and humor, award-winning author/illustrator Hyewon Yum shares the challenges and joys of having a relative who lives far away-proving that even from across the ocean, the grandparent-grandchild relationship is a very special one.

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Grandpa Across the Ocean [Yum, Hyewon, Yum, Hyewon] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Grandpa Across the Ocean

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UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS written by Estela Juarez and illustrated by Teresa Martinez 

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UNTIL SOMEONE LISTENS written by Estela Juarez and illustrated by Teresa Martinez 

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Estela Juarez (Author), Lissette Norman (Author), Teresa Martínez (Illustrator) & 0 more

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Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl’s Mission

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Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl’s Mission [Juarez, Estela, Norman, Lissette, Martínez, Teresa] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Until Someone Listens: A Story About Borders, Family, and One Girl’s Mission

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PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean

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PETE THE CAT: I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean

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Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!

But no matter what color his shoes are, Pete keeps movin' and groovin' and singing his song...because it's all good. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes asks the reader questions about the colors of different foods and objects-kids love to interact with the story.

The fun never stops-download the free groovin' song.

Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, Pete the Cat Saves Christmas, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes , Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party, and Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock!

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Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes [James Dean, Eric Litwin] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

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TWENTY-ONE STEPS written by Jeff Gottesfeld and illustrated by Matt Tavares

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TWENTY-ONE STEPS written by Jeff Gottesfeld and illustrated by Matt Tavares

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It was Memorial Day, 2016 when I was walking in the National Cemetery here in Los Angeles and got the idea for TWENTY-ONE STEPS (March 2, 2021, Candlewick). With breathtaking art by Matt Tavares, the book tells the sobering and poignant story of the origin of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, those who gave everything to their nation including their names and identities, and the Tomb Guards whose standard is perfection, and who walk the mat and keep watch every minute of every day, for them, and for us. Publication was held until the centenary year of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in which the first Unknown was interred on November 11, 1921. Known but to God, may they rest in peace, and may our honor and respect never waver.

That the book will be published within 12 months of NO STEPS BEHIND (Creston, 2020) has made this a big if somewhat bittersweet year for me, as it has been for so many of us. I am thrilled by its critical reception, and hope that its subject, the late great Beate Sirota Gordon, becomes as honored now in her adopted United States as she still a heroine in Japan. And Shiella Witanto's artwork is just stunning. Blessed to have won the Freeman Award and be a National Jewish Book Award finalist with it.

In the rest of my life, home is Los Angeles, California, but I've lived the itinerant life of the writer. There was school in New Jersey, Maine, Arizona, and San Francisco, and good stretches in Paris, Salt Lake City and Nashville, while my family center-of-gravity is still in New York City. When I'm not writing and there's no pandemic, you'll find me on the tennis court, ski slopes, Peleton, golf course, or knee-deep in a river with a fishing rod in my hands. Or in some kind of study. I like to learn. I read everything.

If there's something else you want to know, ask away. I'm pretty easy to find.

My fantasy epitaph? "That was a decent first draft."

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Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier [Gottesfeld, Jeff, Tavares, Matt] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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ONCE UPON A STAR by James Carter and Mar Hernandez 

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ONCE UPON A STAR by James Carter and Mar Hernandez 

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Young space and science enthusiasts will be captivated by this exciting exploration of the Big Bang and the origins of the universe. Once upon a star, there were no stars to shine, no sun to rise, no day, no night. Until . . . a mighty BOOM! , fresh, yet factual format. With art that calls to mind the era of the space race, the book is everything you need: hip, fun, engaging nonfiction for today's young scientists."A lively, rhapsodic exploration of the cosmos . . . Each page is a stunning visual feast."-Space.com-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

The Big Bang, the formation of the planets, and the origins of life on Earth are made accessible and fascinating in a poetic, jazzy, free-flowing exploration of space, the solar system, and how we all got here. With its rhythmic, and engaging style, this book is a unique and captivating approach to science and STEM topics that will have kids asking to read it again and again-while learning lessons and concepts that really stick.

Parents and teachers will love it too (and will likely learn something!) as their young ones read about our solar system's origins in an inviting

Critics love Once Upon a Star : "Budding scientists and stargazers will find plenty to enjoy in this lyrical introduction to the sun. . . . An excellent resource for STEM-related activities, science curricula, or children who are simply curious about the world around them."

"The right 'stuff' for young readers who have wondered about the stars and about their place in space."- -School Library Journal "Carter delivers his mini lesson on the Big Bang, cosmic formation, and the coalescence of stardust in gently unreeling, rhyme-sprinkled verse that has the soothing cadence of a bedtime story."

"traces the march of evolution with crisp, graphic forms."
"a perfect addition to the library of any budding astronaut or scientist."-ReadBrightly.com

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Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space

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Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space [Carter, James, Hernandez, Mar] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space

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Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peace seemed lost forever.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 4/3/2000Pages: 36Reading Level: Age 6 and Up

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Long ago and far away, in a rambling garden beside a clear blue lake, two flocks of birds began to fear each other because of their differences. The fear grew, and soon the birds became enemies, hoarding great quantities of weapons to protect themselves--until panic struck and the chance for peac...

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I AM HUMAN written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

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I AM HUMAN written by Susan Verde and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

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Susan Verde (Author), Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books)

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I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books) - Kindle edition by Verde, Susan, Reynolds, Peter H.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books).

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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

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DRAGONS LOVE TACOS written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

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Adam Rubin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many critically acclaimed picture books, including Dragons Love Tacos, the Those Darn Squirrels trilogy, Gladys the Magic Chicken, High Five, Robo-Sauce, Secret Pizza Party and El Chupacabras, which won the Texas Bluebonnet Award in 2020. Adam's first collection of short stories, The Ice Cream Machine, will be available from Putnam in 2021. Aside from writing, he enjoys hiking, optical illusions, and magic tricks. His favorite color is blue, his favorite food is fried chicken, and his favorite animal is the otter. You can visit Adam at adamrubinhasawebsite.com or follow him on Twitter @rubingo.

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Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa.

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Thanks for the tremendous support of my work which includes books I have written and illustrated, (The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector) as well as collaborations, (Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with my twin brother, Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde)

My children's media company, FableVision, located in Boston, is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." I also make creativity tools for the classroom - FableVision LeanMy twin brother, Paul, and I founded an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA called The Blue Bunny. www.bluebunnybooks.com

Much of my work is designed to inspire all of us to navigate our true potential - to be brave, original, inspirational, inspired, and active.

My hope is that my work will also inspire YOU to make YOUR mark - and see where it takes you.

Let's stay connected - follow me on twitter - @peterhreynolds : )

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The Dot (Creatrilogy) - Kindle edition by Reynolds, Peter H., Reynolds, Peter H.. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Dot (Creatrilogy).

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THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK by Chris Van Allsburg

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THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK by Chris Van Allsburg

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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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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick - Kindle edition by Van Allsburg, Chris, Van Allsburg, Chris. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Mysteries of Harris Burdick.

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THE SQUIGGLY STORY by Andrew Larsen and Mike Lowery

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THE SQUIGGLY STORY by Andrew Larsen and Mike Lowery

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Who says there's only one way to write a story?

A young boy wants to write a story, but he only knows his letters, not words. His sister says, "Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He chooses an easy letter to begin with. The letter I. And to his delight, with just the power of his vivid imagination, and no written words, an amazing story begins to unfold. Right before his eyes.

This playful tale about creativity will inspire budding authors everywhere to envision new ways to write stories of their own. With or without words!

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Who says there's only one way to write a story? A young boy wants to write a story, but he only knows his letters, not words. His sister says, "Why don't you start there, with a letter?" So the boy tries. He chooses an easy letter to begin with.

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Amazon.com: Waiting: 9780062652348: Henkes, Kevin, Henkes, Kevin: Books

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THE PIGEON LOVES THINGS THAT GO! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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THE PIGEON LOVES THINGS THAT GO! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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The Pigeon Loves Things That Go! [Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Pigeon Loves Things That Go!

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THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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I WILL TAKE A NAP! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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I WILL TAKE A NAP! written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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ONE GREEN APPLE written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Ted Lewin

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ONE GREEN APPLE written by Eve Bunting and illustrated by Ted Lewin

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Ted Lewin's gorgeous sun-drenched paintings and Eve Bunting's sensitive text immediately put the reader into another child's shoes in this timely story of a young Muslim immigrant.

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One Green Apple [Bunting, Eve, Lewin, Ted] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Green Apple

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TELL ME A TATTOO STORY by Alison McGhee and Eliza Wheeler

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TELL ME A TATTOO STORY by Alison McGhee and Eliza Wheeler

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A bestselling author-illustrator duo join forces to create a modern father-son love story. The father tells his little son the story behind each of his tattoos, and together they go on a beautiful journey through family history. There's a tattoo from a favorite book his mother used to read him, one from something his father used to tell him, and one from the longest trip he ever took. And there is a little heart with numbers inside-which might be the best tattoo of them all. Tender pictures by New York Times bestselling illustrator Eliza Wheeler complement this lovely ode to all that's indelible-ink and love.

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Amazon.com: Tell Me a Tattoo Story: 9781452119373: McGhee, Alison, Wheeler, Eliza: Books

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WATCH ME THROW THE BALL!-An Elephant and Piggie Book written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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WATCH ME THROW THE BALL!-An Elephant and Piggie Book written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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Watch Me Throw the Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book

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Watch Me Throw the Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book [Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Watch Me Throw the Ball!-An Elephant and Piggie Book

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 1 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 1 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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A game of hide-and-seek in the forest might lead to unexpected discoveries. Could there be something hidden in the trees?

When their dog goes missing, siblings Poppy and Cy decide to play hide-and-seek in the woods to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and sets out to look for Cy, but she can't find him anywhere. Deeper into the woods she goes, looking for her brother, until she hears a rustling noise nearby. What could it be? Surreal forest scenes heighten the mood of the story, holding plenty of hidden images to discover. Award-winning picture book creator Anthony Browne captures one of those childhood moments when imaginations get a bit carried away, then reassures readers with a comforting ending.

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Hide and Seek [Browne, Anthony, Browne, Anthony] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hide and Seek

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RETURN OF THE LIBRARY DRAGON written by Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrated by Michael P. White

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RETURN OF THE LIBRARY DRAGON written by Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrated by Michael P. White

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In this witty sequel to the beloved classic The Library Dragon , Miss Lotty is finally checking herself out of the Sunrise Elementary School Library, but not before Lotta Scales makes one final, fiery appearance.

After 557 years of faithful service, Miss Lotty is retiring from guarding books. But on her very last day, disaster strikes! Someone has ordered all the books to be removed from the library and replaced with machines! It's enough to make Lotty feel a little...dragon-like. After she bursts into a fiery rage, can anything make her shed her scales again?

Best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy's timely and humorous tale is paired with Michael P. White's lively illustrations to create an unforgettable sequel with an important message for librarians and students alike.

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Return of the Library Dragon [Deedy, Carmen Agra, White, Michael P.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Return of the Library Dragon

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LOVE written by Matt de la Pena and illustrated by Loren Long

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LOVE written by Matt de la Pena and illustrated by Loren Long

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I have always been a huge fan of the the American School painters of the 1920s and '30s and I was particularly inspired by Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood. I am also drawn to the Works Progress Administration (WPA) muralists. Many of these artists were from the Midwest, like me, and I felt a connection to them. They were storytellers.

That's what I like to do - tell stories. When I plan out the illustrations for a book, I pretend I'm making a movie. The words are like a screenplay and I'm choosing which scenes to bring to life.

Before THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD I never viewed myself as someone who would paint trains with eyeballs and cute little purple elephants. I began realizing who my audience is: little children who would actually be holding one of my books. I thought hard about the books I loved from my own childhood. THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD was always one of my favorites, as was THE POKY LITTLE PUPPY, THE STORY OF FERDINAND and Virginia Lee Burton's books. I began thinking about creating books that, like these, might someday become a child's favorite. This is where the idea for OTIS started.

I approach both writing and illustrating enthusiastically. If I'm going to illustrate a manuscript that someone else has written, it's got to be something that I love. I have to love a story enough to do it and make it mine. I hope that doesn't sound overly egotistical. But I feel that the book becomes as much mine as the author's, and as much the author's as mine.

For about a dozen years after getting out of school, I did illustrations for greeting cards, theater posters and magazines. But you never meet your audience when you do a picture for a magazine and it's not really the product - you're just decorating the product. In book publishing, on the other hand, the book is the product. After illustrating my first book, I knew I loved children's publishing right away. I discovered that people cared - teachers, librarians, booksellers and kids. And I got to meet my audience.

This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

I'm honored that several books that I've illustrated have received awards. Angela Johnson's I DREAM OF TRAINS won the Society of Childrens' Book Writers and Illustrators' Golden Kite Award for picture book illustration. TOY BOAT by Randall DeSeve was awarded the 2007 Publisher's Weekly Cuffie Award for Favorite Picture Book of the Year and the 2008 Great Lakes Book Award for Children's Picture Book. Walt Whitman's WHEN I HEARD THE LEARN'D ASTRONOMER was a Golden Kite Honor Book and also won the 2004 Parents' Choice Gold Award. I've also received two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators.

I live in Cincinnati with my wife and two boys, and two Weimaraners. If you'd like to learn more about my books, you can visit me at www.lorenlong.com.

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Love [de la Peña, Matt, Long, Loren] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Love

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THE BOY WHO GREW FLOWERS by Jen Wojtowicz and Steve Adams

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THE BOY WHO GREW FLOWERS by Jen Wojtowicz and Steve Adams

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DRAWN TOGETHER by Minh Lê and Dan Santat

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DRAWN TOGETHER by Minh Lê and Dan Santat

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 2 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 2 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) [Willems, Mo] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. An Elephant & Piggie Biggie Volume 2! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 3 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BIGGIE! VOLUME 3 written and illustrated by Mo Willems

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SHELLS: A POP-UP BOOK OF WONDER by Janet Lawler and Yoojin Kim

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SHELLS: A POP-UP BOOK OF WONDER by Janet Lawler and Yoojin Kim

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Janet Lawler has published more than 30 fiction and nonfiction picture books and early readers. Her work has appeared in Scholastic Book Clubs and the Children's Book of the Month Club and has been translated into several languages. She is a three-time Connecticut Book Award finalist, winner of the 2022 CT Book Award for Nonfiction Picture Books, and winner of the Connecticut Press Club 1st place Award for Children's Books-Fiction. Her work has received starred reviews. OCEAN COUNTING was named an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the Nat'l. Science Teachers Assoc.

Janet's recent titles include CELEBRATE! A Happy Book of Firsts (Feiwel & Friends, 2022), OCEANS OF LOVE (Viking, 2022), and WALRUS SONG (Candlewick, 2021, CT Book Award 2022 winner for NF Picture Books, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection). Her popular seasonal titles are FRIGHT SCHOOL, WINTER CATS, SNOWZILLA, and MIRABEL'S MISSING VALENTINES.

Janet is fascinated by the natural world and finds humor and hope in everyday life. She loves how words make music, and she marvels at the way illustrators add layers to her stories. Janet enjoys visiting schools and libraries. Visit her website at www.JanetLawler.com

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Shells: A Pop-Up Book of Wonder (4 Seasons of Pop-Up)

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Along summer beaches, shells beckon with their timeless beauty and wonder. They provide protection for many ocean animals, populate colorful coral reefs, and sometimes surprise with a pearl inside! Fabulous interactive features and fun facts abound in this unique summertime pop-up book.

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BELIEVE: A POP-UP BOOK OF POSSIBILITIES by Robert Sabuda 

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BELIEVE: A POP-UP BOOK OF POSSIBILITIES by Robert Sabuda 

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Consummate pop-up master Robert Sabuda offers an elegant ode to possibility that will inspire anyone setting off on a new life chapter.

All of life's possibilities are just a page turn away in this beautiful pop-up book from renowned paper artist Robert Sabuda. Throughout, phrases and images evoking potential (an acorn, an egg, a paper airplane) are answered by a glorious 3-D image on the following spread (a towering tree, a flock of birds, a rocket soaring upward). An ideal gift for graduates from kindergarten to college and beyond, Believe is the perfect way to celebrate life's passages and look forward to new horizons.

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Believe: A Pop-Up Book of Possibilities [Sabuda, Robert, Sabuda, Robert] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Believe: A Pop-Up Book of Possibilities

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THE POP-UP GUIDE: SPACE by Sophie Dussaussois

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THE POP-UP GUIDE: SPACE by Sophie Dussaussois

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What's out in space? Can we travel to other planets? What do astronauts do? Children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this accessible and superfun interactive guide. The multilayered 3-D scenes leap off every page, allowing young readers to explore space in a unique way. Pop-Up Guide: Space
*10 big multilayered pop-ups, one on every spread!
*Sturdy construction that's perfect for at-home or on-the-go
*Descriptive text and labeled illustrations for quick and easy learning
*Built-in elastic bands that allow readers to display their favorite scenes on a bookcase or desk , you will also enjoy Pop-Up Guide: Vehicles .
*Great family and classroom read-aloud
*Books for children aged 3 to 5
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The Pop-Up Guide: Space [Dussaussois, Sophie, Picard, Charline] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Pop-Up Guide: Space

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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: A POP-UP ADAPTATION by Robert Sabuda

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ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND: A POP-UP ADAPTATION by Robert Sabuda

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LEAVES: AN AUTUMN POP-UP BOOK by Janet Lawler and Yoojin Kim

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LEAVES: AN AUTUMN POP-UP BOOK by Janet Lawler and Yoojin Kim

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD by Shawn Sheehy 

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD by Shawn Sheehy 

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GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

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GIRAFFES CAN'T DANCE written by Giles Andreae and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees

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The bestselling Giraffes Can't Dance is now a board book!

Giraffes Can't Dance is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend.With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness.

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CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM written by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault and illustrated Lois Ehlert 

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There is always enough room on your child's bookshelf for this Classic Board Book edition of the rollicking alphabet chant that has been a children's favorite for over thirty years! A told B,
and B told C,
"I'll meet you at the

In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other up the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? Oh, no-Chicka Chicka Boom! Boom!

Countless children-and their parents-can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. Bill Martin, Jr., and John Archambault's rhythmic text keeps the beat with Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert's bold, cheerful art. This winning combination has made the Chicka Chicka series an enduring classic.
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ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN written by Lloyd Moss and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

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ZIN! ZIN! ZIN! A VIOLIN written by Lloyd Moss and illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

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A Caldecott Honor book that is the perfect introduction to musical instruments and a counting book that redefines the genre.

When this book begins, the trombone is playing all by itself. But soon a trumpet makes a duet, a french horn a trio, and so on until the entire orchestra is assembled on stage. Written in elegant and rhythmic verse and illustrated with playful and flowing artwork, this unique counting book is the perfect introduction to musical groups. Readers of all ages are sure to shout "Encore!" when they reach the final page of this joyous celebration of classical music.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780689835247

Publisher:

Aladdin

Publication date:

05/01/2000

Edition description:

Reprint

Pages:

32

Sales rank:

84,751

Product dimensions:

8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.20(d)

Lexile:

AD730L ( what's this?)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lloyd Moss, the classical music guru of WQXR, has a long list of TV and film appearances and voice-overs to his credit. He lives in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.

Marjorie Priceman, illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, has won Caldecott Honors for her illustrations in Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! by Lloyd Moss and Hot Air: The (Mostly) True Story of the Frist Hot-Air Balloon Ride, which she also wrote. She lives in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Story time often falls at nap time or bedtime, when you want your kids to settle down into silence. But many of the best picture books convey the sounds of the world onto the page, and allow readers to raise a fine ruckus. Here are six noisy picture books to fill your story time with [...]

Editorial Reviews

"A book from which music issues forth as clearly as from any music box."

— New York Times Book Review

"A delight...this title will surely be met with applause."

— School Library Journal, starred review

A Caldecott Honor Book
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book

A School Library Journal Best Book

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book

From the Publisher

Fans of Stellaluna, Cannon's exceptional debut book, will approach her second with high expectationsand those will be met. Carefully crafted prose and stunning art shape a story that delicately spans the fictional and real, at the same time delivering a message worthy of reflection. Curious about what lies beyond his Family Cave, Trupp, a cat-like creature with snow-white fur and ice-blue eyes, walks for days until he approaches "people-dwellings." The peace-loving Fuzzhead borrows clothing from a scarecrow so humans won't notice his odd appearance and, accompanied by a raven, heads for a city. No one on the bustling streets pays any attention to Trupp until he meets a homeless woman named Bernice, who removes a piece of broken glass from his foot and takes him to a safer part of town. Equally affecting as her text, Cannon's poignantly detailed acrylic and pencil art underscores the contrasts between Trupp's primitive homeland and the gritty, graffiti-scarred city; and between his ethereal presence and the eccentric, gaudy appearance of Bernice, who keeps half a dozen toothbrushes tucked into her woolen cap. As the new friends settle down to sleep in the park, Bernice's wise words expose the heart of the story: "Funny, isn't it? I wear all this bright stuff to keep from feeling invisible. When people stare at me, it helps me know I'm here. But Trupp puts on clothes so he will disappear." Cannon says so much so simply. Ages 4-8. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly - Publisher's Weekly

K-Gr 5-Layout, design, illustrations, and descriptive verses blend in perfect harmony to give voice to the unique sounds of 10 orchestral instruments. Readers meet the ``Fine FRENCH HORN, its valves all oiled/Bright and brassy, loops all coiled,'' and the ``FLUTE that sends our soul a-shiver;/ FLUTE, that slender, silver sliver.'' One by one as the numbers progress from ONE TROMBONE playing SOLO all the way up to ``A CHAMBER GROUP of TEN,'' the excitement, motion, and sounds increase. Priceman's amusing watercolors present an inspired assortment of characters who pose, prance, and float across the page and stage, their seeming wildness giving form to each instrument's function, as their exaggerated features and elongated limbs give them a sophisticated wit and elegant air. The rich, swirling background colors change with each double-page spread. As the numbers of players grow, the proscenium and curtain become more and more of a presence until viewers find themselves facing the concert group, and then onstage behind the musicians, who are facing the audience, taking a bow. A delight for music classes as well as a great introduction to the concert hall, this title will surely be met with applause.-Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, NY

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Each Peach Pear Plum EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

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Each Peach Pear Plum EACH PEACH PEAR PLUM by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

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THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL written by Laura Murray and illustrated Mike Lowery 

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A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale.

When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he's a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He'll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: "I can catch them! I'm their Gingerbread Man!"

With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he's assured they'll never leave him behind again.

Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long.

Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

About the Author

Laura Murray a former teacher, began each school year with a unit in which kids would follow candy and crumb trails to find their missing Gingerbread Man. She lives in Toronto, Canada. This is her first book.

Mike Lowery lives in a tiny cottage surrounded by trees where he mostly just makes art. His work has been seen in galleries and publications internationally and he is Professor of Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. His daughter Allister loves it when he draws faces on their bananas.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but a picture posted by someone who writes words for a living is worth volumes. So hurrah for all the awesome authors filling our Instagram feed with so much literary eye candy. We'll happily take a shelfie over a selfie any day of the week, and by following [...]

Editorial Reviews

In Murray's first children's book, a spry, role-reversing story told through comic-book panels and buoyant verse, a gingerbread man is the pursuer, not the pursued: "I'm the gingerbread man,/ and I'm trying to find/ the children who made me,/ but left me behind." Cookie-related humor runs through both Murray's rhymes and Lowery's cartoons, as the gingerbread man-as dapper as he is determined-tracks a group of students through their school; after losing a toe, he visits the nurse: "I'll limp and I'll limp,/ as fast as I can." The gingerbread man's introduction to friendly, identifiable school landmarks echoes the experience of new students. Ages 5-8. (July)

Publishers Weekly

"This title will leave kids giggling as they follow the sometimes dire consequences of the G-man's efforts to be reunited with his class. . . . This reinvention of a venerable figure is funny to the max." - Booklist, starred review

From the Publisher

"This title will leave kids giggling as they follow the sometimes dire consequences of the G-man's efforts to be reunited with his class. . . . This reinvention of a venerable figure is funny to the max."

starred review Booklist

PreS-Gr 2-This comic-style story is told from the gingerbread man's point of view. Just as the timer dings and the cookie that the kids made is pulled out of the oven, the teacher calls "RECESS!" and they all run off. Readers follow the gingerbread man's journey to look for the children, told in rhyming couplets, as he encounters the gym teacher, the nurse (who mends his broken toe), the art teacher, and the principal. Eventually, he rejoins the students and is declared an official member of the class, complete with his own desk, chair, and cottage. With a little practice to get the beats just right, the text can be easily read aloud, and youngsters can be invited to chime in on the refrain: "I'm the Gingerbread Man/and I'm trying to find,/the children who made me,/but left me behind." A variety of fonts is used to indicate differences between speakers and the narration. The cartoon illustrations are primitive in style, but suit the story to a tee.-Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID

School Library Journal

In Murray's children's debut, when a gingerbread man made by schoolchildren gets left behind at recess, he decides he has to find his class: "I'll run and I'll run, / As fast as I can. / I can catch them! I'm their / Gingerbread Man!"

And so begins his rollicking rhyming adventure as he runs, limps, slides and skips his way through the school, guided on his way by the friendly teachers he meets. Flattened by a volleyball near the gym, he gets his broken toe fixed by the kindly nurse and then slides down the railing into the art teacher's lunch. Then it's off to the principal's office, where he takes a spin in her chair before she arrives. "The children you mentioned just left you to cool. / They're hanging these posters of you through the school." The principal takes him back to the classroom, where the children all welcome him back. The book's comic-book layout suits the elementary-school tour that this is, while Lowery's cartoon artwork fits the folktale theme. Created with pencil, screen printing and digital color, the simple illustrations give preschoolers a taste of what school will be like. While the Gingerbread Man is wonderfully expressive, though, the rather cookie-cutter teachers could use a little more life.

Teachers looking for a new way to start off the school year will eat this one up. (Picture book. 4-7)

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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.
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Drummer Hoff DRUMMER HOFF written by Barbara Emberley and Ed Emberley, and illustrated by Ed Emberley

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A rhyming, vibrantly illustrated picture book based on the folk song of seven soldiers.

Ed Emberley won the 1968 Caldecott Medal for his bold illustrations for Barbara Emberley's jaunty adaptation of the cumulative folk song about soldiers who build a magnificent cannon and Drummer Hoff, who fires it off.

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THERE'S A WOCKET IN MY POCKET written by Dr. Seuss

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THERE'S A WOCKET IN MY POCKET written by Dr. Seuss

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Theodor Seuss Geisel-aka Dr. Seuss-is one of the most beloved children's book authors of all time. From The Cat in the Hat to Oh, the Places You'll Go!, his iconic characters, stories, and art style have been a lasting influence on generations of children and adults. The books he wrote and illustrated under the name Dr. Seuss (and others that he wrote but did not illustrate, including some under the pseudonyms Theo. LeSieg and Rosetta Stone) have been translated into 45 languages. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. Dr. Seuss's long list of awards includes Caldecott Honors, the Pulitzer Prize, and eight honorary doctorates. Works based on his original stories have won three Oscars, three Emmys, three Grammys, and a Peabody.

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Henry Brown doesn’t know how old he is. Nobody keeps records of slaves’ birthdays. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Then one day, as he lifts a crate at the warehouse, he knows exactly what he must do: He will mail himself to the North. After an arduous journey in the crate, Henry finally has a birthday -- his first day of freedom.

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SHARK LADY: THE TRUE STORY OF HOW EUGENIE CLARK BECAME THE OCEAN'S MOST FEARLESS SCIENTIST written by Jess Keating and illustrated by Marta Álvarez Miguéns 

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One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls!
This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must for both teachers and parents alike!
An Amazon Best Book of the Month

Named a Best Children's Book of 2017 by Parents magazine

Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary-and they didn't think women should be scientists.

Determined to prove them wrong, Eugenie devoted her life to learning about sharks. After earning several college degrees and making countless discoveries, Eugenie wrote herself into the history of science, earning the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.

An inspiring story by critically acclaimed zoologist Jess Keating about finding the strength to discover truths that others aren't daring enough to see. Includes a timeline of Eugenie's life and many fin-tastic shark facts!
The perfect choice for parents looking for:

Books about sharks

Inspiring nonfiction narrative books

Role model books for girls and boys

Kids STEM books

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9781492642046

Publisher:

Sourcebooks

Publication date:

06/06/2017

Edition description:

New Edition

Pages:

40

Sales rank:

17,090

Product dimensions:

10.20(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.60(d)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

As an author and zoologist, Jess Keating has tickled a shark, lost a staring contest against an octopus, and been a victim to the dreaded paper cut. She lives in Ontario, Canada, where she spends most of her time writing books for adventurous and funny kids. Her first fiction novel How to Outrun a Crocodile When Your Shoes Are Untied received a Starred Review from Kirkus and has been nominated for a Red Maple award. Visit her online at jesskeating.com.

Marta Álvarez Miguéns is a self-taught children's illustrator. She was born in a small town in Galicia, Spain, and currently lives in La Coruña, Spain. She is the illustrator of Shark Lady (written by Jess Keating), which was named a 2018 Best STEM Book by the Children's Book Council as well as a Best STEM Book by the National Science Teachers Association.

Duh-nuh...duh-nuh...duh-nuh, duh-nuh, duh-nuh! Looking for some jaws-some new books for your favorite little fin fans? Dive into our picks for stellar shark stories that your kids will fall for hook, line, and sinker. Don't worry-these books won't bite! What are your fave kids' books about sharks?

Editorial Reviews

06/05/2017
Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) offers a lively portrait of scientist Eugenie Clark, who pursued a passion for sharks. Playfully mixing the aquatic and terrestrial, Miguens (One Small Donkey) shows sharks circling the stacks of the library where a young Clark reads: "Whale sharks. Nurse sharks. Tiger sharks. Lemon sharks. Eugenie wanted to know about them all." Despite facing discrimination as a woman, Clark earned a zoology degree then literally dove into field research, changing the way sharks were perceived. Through Clark's story, Keating suggests that, with perseverance, a childhood fascination can evolve into a life's work. Ages 4-8. Author's agent: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Literary. Illustrator's agency: Astound. (June)

Publishers Weekly

"This biography rose to the top because it tells Clark's story-from her childhood fascination with sharks to becoming a scientist who was able to train them-without overwhelming kids with text. "After I read this book with my 6-year-old daughter, she told me that she wanted to be a scientist," beamed one dad. " - Parents

"The writing flows well, keeping a clear focus on Clark and her dream, while including pertinent details from the career of "the Shark Lady," known for her groundbreaking research and her work to change people's perceptions of sharks... A lively introduction to an American scientist." - Booklist

"A tribute to the courage and indomitable will of the renowned ichthyologist. This eloquent profile follows Clark from a childhood visit to an aquarium through her demonstration that sharks can actually be trained and so are not "mindless killers" as widely supposed" - Kirkus Reviews

"The aquatic creatures, drawn with big doe eyes, are depicted as friendly, happy creatures. Back matter includes additional information in a section titled "Shark Bites." A fine way to introduce young children to science" - School Library Journal

"Keating (Pink Is for Blobfish) offers a lively portrait of scientist Eugenie Clark, who pursued a passion for sharks... Through Clark's story, Keating suggests that, with perseverance, a childhood fascination can evolve into a life's work." - Publishers Weekly

"Commemorating a lifetime of discovery and exploration, Shark Lady, from Jess Keating, follows the extraordinary path of Eugenie Clark-inspirational scientist, professor, zoologist, deep sea diver, and champion of sharks the oceans over. Boldly hued and fluidly graceful, illustrations from Marta Álvarez Miguéns, complete with fun facts and a timeline, creatively convey Eugenie's courage and determination as she dives into books, laboratories, education, and open waters to share her love and knowledge of the often misunderstood predators." - Foreword Review

" Shark Lady" is a great book to read with a child on one's lap, introducing him or her both to the ocean world as well as someone who defied the naysayers and became a world-renowned scientist and advocate." - Deeper Blue

"This is an inspirational story of a woman who challenged perceptions at a time when few women were encouraged to enter the profession... a great selection for women's history month or for units on ocean life." - School Library Connection

"' Shark Lady' is a celebration of the wonder of nature and of a daring woman who changed the way the world saw the ocean." - A Mighty Girl

From the Publisher

06/01/2017
Gr 1-4-Eugenie Clark (1922-2015) dedicated her life to studying zoology. A professor and a writer who was fascinated with sharks, she emphasized that these animals were not mindless killers. As a result of her tireless work, much of the world realized that sharks needed to be better appreciated and protected. The book is filled with bright blues and greens. The illustrations, done in Adobe Photoshop, portray Clark first as an inquisitive child and later as a tenacious scientist and a deep-sea diver. The aquatic creatures, drawn with big doe eyes, are depicted as friendly, happy creatures. Back matter includes additional information in a section titled "Shark Bites." VERDICT A fine way to introduce young children to science.-Patricia Ann Owens, formerly at Illinois Eastern Community College, Mount Carmel

School Library Journal

2017-03-29
A tribute to the courage and indomitable will of the renowned ichthyologist.This eloquent profile follows Clark from a childhood visit to an aquarium through her demonstration that sharks can actually be trained and so are not "mindless killers" as widely supposed. Throughout, Keating highlights the stubborn tenacity with which she shrugged off the pressure to "Be a secretary! Be a housewife!" and followed a dream "as big as a whale shark." Over the course of her career, she discovered several new species of fish (the Red Sea sand diver, the barred xenia pipefish, and the volcano triplefin) and proved that sharks "deserved to be studied,...protected,...and loved." Keating focuses so closely on presenting her subject as a woman successfully overcoming gender obstacles that there are no references to Clark's family, her death in 2015, or the fact that her mother was "of Japanese descent" and her father "American" (presumably white) until the timeline at the end-and the prejudice she encountered as a result of her mixed-race heritage goes unmentioned. In Miguéns' neatly drawn illustrations, Clark and her mother display slightly East Asian facial features, and figures in crowd and classroom scenes are often people of color. The author appends a section of shark facts, along with a note detailing some of Clark's other discoveries and accomplishments. Inspiring, if agenda driven, and serviceable as a companion or alternative to Heather Lang's Swimming with Sharks, illustrated by Jordi Solano (2016). (bibliography) (Picture book/biography. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews

Narrator Jordan Killam chronicles the life and work of scientist Eugenie Clark, who dedicated her life to the research and advocacy of sharks. With crisp diction and even pacing, Killam makes the story accessible to young listeners. Underwater sound effects make listeners feel as though they're diving through the water with Clark as she makes new discoveries in her field. The musical score adds drama to Killam's narration, while the "shark bites," or factual tidbits and timeline, give the work context and additional details. Young listeners will be inspired by Clark's determination to achieve her dream no matter what obstacles she encountered. M.D. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2018 - AudioFile

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Farmer McFitt's mischievous sheep have escaped! Who wants to stay on the farm when they could be shot out of a cannon at the circus or go surfing at the beach-they even pose as art in a

A bump on his knee,
a class full of sniffles,
a principal with foot odor
and not a doctor to be found...

Ted knows it is time to become Doctor Ted.

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Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist|Hardcover

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One of New York Times' Twelve Books for Feminist Boys and Girls!This is the story of a woman who dared to dive, defy, discover, and inspire. This is the story of Shark Lady. One of the best science picture books for children, Shark Lady is a must...

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Be prepared for a few surprises when Danny ventures out into the bay in his dory.Although taking the dory out solo is strictly forbidden, Danny cannot resist the calm waters of the bay. And that’s where the adventure begins. He thinks rowing into a school of bluefish is trouble enough,…

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WOLF IN THE SNOW written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell

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WOLF IN THE SNOW written and illustrated by Matthew Cordell

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Winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal

A girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?

Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that will spark imaginations and warm hearts, from Matthew Cordell, author of Trouble Gum and Another Brother.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9781250076366

Publisher:

Feiwel & Friends

Publication date:

01/03/2017

Pages:

48

Sales rank:

69,989

Product dimensions:

8.60(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

Age Range:

2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Beginning in 1937, The Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the illustrator of the "most distinguished American picture book for children". Since 1971, several runners-up each year have been designated Caldecott Honor Books. The Caldecott Medal is one of the two most prestigious awards for American [...]

Beginning in 1937, The Caldecott Medal has been awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to the illustrator of the "most distinguished American picture book for children". Since 1971, several runners-up each year have been designated Caldecott Honor Books. The Caldecott Medal is one of the two most prestigious awards for American [...]

Editorial Reviews

★ 10/24/2016
Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill. The snow is deep, and the girl is tired, but she puts the pup first, scooping it up and heading toward the howls, undaunted by frightening encounters along the way. Cordell (Leaps and Bounce) uses his customary light and loopy scrawl for the girl, but the bristling fur and open mouths of the wolves are startlingly real. The mother wolf comes to meet them: her golden eyes blaze, and she growls softly. But she's grateful, and when the girl collapses going home, the pack shows its gratitude in an unexpected way. Cozy vignettes, framed in rough circles, help reassure readers that the story will end well, and so does a tender opening portrait of the family. The girl's story is a hero's journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart. Ages 2-6. Agent: Rosemary Stimola, Stimola Literary Studio. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

Winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal
A National Public Radio Best Book of 2017
A Horn Book Magazine Best Book of 2017
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2017
A Boston Globe Best Book of 2017
A Huffington Post Best Book of 2017

"Caught in a blizzard on her way home from school, a girl in a red parka discovers a wolf pup left behind by its pack. Cordell's story is wordless, but there's a soundtrack: the cub whines, and distant howls reveal the pack's presence over the next hill. ...Cozy vignettes, framed in rough circles, help reassure readers that the story will end well, and so does a tender opening portrait of the family. The girl's story is a hero's journey, and Cordell tells it with skill and heart."— Publishers Weekly, starred review

" This nearly wordless picture book is a tender, never precious story of kindness and cooperation. Expect this wintry tale to bring only warmth."— Booklist, starred review

" "Cordell's landscapes do a wonderful job showing the vastness and desperation of the girl's journey, his blended watercolors of the snow and trees adding eloquence to the experience. A heartwarming adventure about helping others, best shared one-on-one to pore over the engaging images."— School Library Journal, starred review

"A near-wordless story of kindness repaid.... What distinguishes this book are the many feelings that Cordell's pen-and-ink-with-watercolor illustrations capture so well-cold, fear, courage, exhaustion, relief-keeping readers hooked to the end. Deeply satisfying."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

" Cordell's pen-and-ink illustrations balance detail and emotion...The setting is brought to life through changing sky colors, cold breaths, and extensive snowscapes in watercolors. The handlettered, inky text, wordless except for sound effects, supports the cinematic feel created through the use of varying perspectives and loosely demarcated panels. Suspenseful page-turns and aerial views on double-page spreads keep readers worrying about the protagonist until the very end, when the family is shown by the fireside with steamy mugs and pet dog-a cozy contrast to the fraught outdoor adventure."— Horn Book, starred review

"Beautifully paced....ultimately reassuring."—Wall Street Journal

"This winner of the 2018 Caldecott Medal underscores the power of illustration to develop a sweetly suspenseful plot, full range of emotion and core belief in getting beyond 'me first.'"-- San Francisco Chronicle

"In this beautiful wordless picture book, a child sets out for a walk and discovers a wolf pup separated from its pack. The journey that follows is difficult and shows the power of kindness and bravery. Reminiscent of William Steig's Brave Irene, Cordell's book is a perfect choice for the dark days of winter." —IndieBound

"Wisely retaining the natural tension and suspicions that exist between human and wolf, Cordell subverts the dynamic by allowing his characters to defy their instincts and find the strength within them to offer kindness under duress."—Huffington Post

From the Publisher

★ 01/01/2017
K-Gr 2-In this mostly wordless picture book, a girl gets lost in a snowstorm while walking home from school. At the same time, a wolf pup gets separated from its pack. The girl discovers the pup and carries it through dangerous and icy terrain to reconnect with its pack, and the wolves assist the girl by howling to attract her searching family. Cordell's artistic approach is a little more free-form than in his past titles. It works well in depicting the twisting trees in the snowstorm but is more challenging to pull off with the characterization of the girl. Yet he succeeds. Only her eyes are visible in her large red triangular parka, with a scarf across her mouth and nose, as she trudges through the snow; there is so much emotion in her eyes that viewers know all that they need to know about this almost comically bundled, shapeless figure. Cordell's landscapes do a wonderful job showing the vastness and desperation of the girl's journey, his blended watercolors of the snow and trees adding eloquence to the experience. VERDICT A heartwarming adventure about helping others, best shared one-on-one to pore over the engaging images.-Peter Blenski, Greenfield Public Library, WI

School Library Journal

★ 2016-09-19
A near-wordless story of kindness repaid.As the book starts, readers see a dark-haired, light-skinned family starting their day. A girl in a red, hooded parka bids goodbye to her dog, and with snow beginning to come down, shes off to school. As it happens, a wolf pack is also on the move. On her way home the snow has intensified. In a dramatic two-page spread the wolf pack can be seen walking in the girls direction, clouds of steamy air coming out of mouths filled with pointy teeth. As the girl trudges on, head lowered to the falling snow, and the wolf pack also trudges on, a wolf cub is left behind. Eventually, the girl and the scared, lost cub meet. Hearing the wolf pack howling in the distance, the girl takes the cub and, facing many perils, reunites cub and pack. Now exhausted and unable to move on, she collapses in the snow. The grateful pack returns favor for favor, and as its members surround and protect the girl, they howl in a call to her family, who has been out looking for her. The last page shows the family warm and safe back home. What distinguishes this book are the many feelings that Cordells pen-and-inkwith-watercolor illustrations capture so wellcold, fear, courage, exhaustion, reliefkeeping readers hooked to the end. Deeply satisfying. (Picture book. 4-8)

Kirkus Reviews

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Winner of the 2018 Caldecott MedalA girl is lost in a snowstorm. A wolf cub is lost, too. How will they find their way home?Paintings rich with feeling tell this satisfying story of friendship and trust. Wolf in the Snow is a book set on a wintry night that...

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HELLO LIGHTHOUSE written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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HELLO LIGHTHOUSE written and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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A beloved picture book from two-time Caldecott Medal award-winner Sophie Blackall that transports readers to the seaside in timeless, nautical splendor! Watch the days and seasons pass as the wind blows, the fog rolls in, and icebergs drift by. Outside, there is water all around. Inside, the daily life of a lighthouse keeper and his family unfolds as the keeper boils water for tea, lights the lamp's wick, and writes every detail in his logbook.

Step back in time and through the door of this iconic lighthouse into a cozy dollhouse-like interior with the extraordinary award-winning artist Sophie Blackall.

Product Details

ISBN-13:

9780316362382

Publisher:

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publication date:

04/10/2018

Edition description:

New Edition

Pages:

48

Sales rank:

24,360

Product dimensions:

7.00(w) x 12.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Age Range:

4 - 8 Years

About the Author

We are so excited by the announcement of the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners of 2019: Meg Medina for Merci Suarez Changes Gears, and Sophie Blackall for Hello Lighthouse! Don't miss their beautiful, inspiring, and award-winning stories. Have you read Hello Lighthouse or Merci Suarez Changes Gears yet?

Let's not beat around the snow-laden bushes: it's been a long winter. It's been the kind of stormy season that's driven even the fiercest grizzly bears among us into hiding. That's why we're all ready to stretch, dance, and bask in a shower of new stories, right? If your pajama-clad young readers are likewise clamoring [...]

Editorial Reviews

I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book is published this year...[Blackall's] illustrations evoke American folk art, early Renaissance painting and traditional Japanese seascapes, but in a synthesis all her own. The story is straightforward...but the book's real meaning is in the careful patterning of Blackall's text and illustrations, which evoke universal themes: steadfastness and change, distance and attachment, nature in all its animate and inanimate tumult. Children will be fascinated by the practical details of lighthouse tending and delighted by Blackall's evident affection for her subject.

The New York Times Book Review - Bruce Handy

★ 01/22/2018
Painted with the featherlight touch that distinguishes Caldecott Medalist Blackall's work, this graceful account of a lighthouse keeper's life celebrates a lost era. While it was lonely and sometimes dangerous, watching the lighthouse was monastic in its simplicity: "He tends the light and writes in the logbook." The lighthouse keeper readies his home for the arrival of his wife, who nurses him when he falls ill; then he helps her as she gives birth to their first child. Soon the family receives word that the lighthouse is to be fitted with a mechanical light, and their idyll comes to a serene end. Many spreads, delicate as painted porcelain, depict the lighthouse amid the breaking waves and changing life of the ocean. Seals bask, whales pass, and the aurora borealis flickers overhead. Repeated images of circles echo the lighthouse's circular rooms, from vignettes framed with nautical rope to a breathtaking sequence of the lighthouse-keeper's wife walking through her labor, each moment like the hand on the face of a clock. It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat. Ages 4-8. Agent: Nancy Gallt, Gallt + Zacker Literary. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

Praise and accolades for Hello Lighthouse:
Winner of the 2019 Caldecott Medal An IndieBound Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far A 2018 New York Times Notable Children's Book

"I will be surprised if a more exquisite picture book will be published this year...Children will be fascinated..."-New York Times Book Review

* "Blackall's charmingly old-fashioned art style is beautifully matched to this nostalgia-rich story, which imbues an antiquated place with warmth and wonder."-Booklist, starred review

* "A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing."-School Library Journal, starred review

* "It's a jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "A fascinating, splendidly executed peek into both the mundane and the dramatic aspects of lighthouse life."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Blackall's accomplished illustrations are a mix of homey detail and spectacular scenery."-Horn Book

"Blackall's soft yet precise line and watercolor illustrations provide inviting details."-BCCB

Praise for Finding Winnie:
A #1 New York Times bestseller and Winner of the 2016 Caldecott Medal A New York Times Notable Children's Book of the Year

*"The sum total is as captivating as it is informative, transforming a personal family story into something universally resonant."-Horn Book (Starred Review)

*"Little ones who love Milne's classic stories will be enchanted by this heartening account of the bear's real-life origins."-Booklist (Starred Review)

*"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually."-School Library Journal (Starred Review)

*"The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too."-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Gorgeously illustrated...[a] delightful telling."-New York Times Book Review

Praise for Farmhouse: A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK A 2022 SLJ BEST BOOK A HORN BOOK FANFARE A 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK A 2022 BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK A 2022 WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK A 2022 NYTIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK AN NPR BEST BOOK OF 2022 A 2022 BOOKLIST EDITORS' CHOICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING BEST KIDS' BOOKS OF 2022 2023 ALSC NOTABLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023 CCBC CHILDREN'S CHOICES LIST 2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS

*" A lovely, tender reimagination of people in a long-past time and place."-Kirkus, starred review

*" A love letter to the joys of country living and family life as well as the importance of treasuring the past and all its stories."-School Library Journal, starred review

*"The tale's strong sense of place undergirds Blackall's witness to the way environments change over time and stories survive long after material objects disappear, in a thoughtful, expertly executed work that looks simultaneously forward and back."-Publishers Weekly, starred review

*" Blackall's illustrations are everything here, incorporating wallpaper, fabrics, and other items scavenged from the house melded together with ink, watercolor, gouache, and colored pencil to create vibr antly layered compositions with a tactile quality."-Horn Book, starred review

* " Genuinely captivating...A meditation on the creative process...Multifaceted and arresting... Irresistible."-Booklist, starred review

" a tender, layered masterpiece that itself deserves to be passed along for generations."-New York Times

*"A sophisticated, openhearted ode to what truly makes a house a home...Vividly realized...."-BookPage, starred review

From the Publisher

★ 01/01/2018
PreS-Gr 3-On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. Every day and every night, the lighthouse guides the way for passing ships, as its keeper tends to the light and writes in his guidebook. Over time, the lighthouse becomes a constant fixture in the middle of the sea as endless waves, ships, winds, whales, fish, storms, and keepers come and go. Here, Blackall tells the story of a lighthouse and its keeper, and how they both serve the sea. In the end, a machine is able to tend the light and the keeper must move on. But he will be forever connected to his lighthouse. The keeper's own light across the bay shines back at the lighthouse, saying "hello!" Gorgeous and appealing illustrations done in Chinese ink and watercolor make readers feel as though they are inside the lighthouse along with the keeper, surrounded by the beauty and drama of the ever-changing sea. A spread full of information about lighthouses for those who seek further knowledge is appended. VERDICT A lovely picture book, recommended for all libraries. A delightful bedtime read perfect for one on one sharing.-Elizabeth Blake, Brooklyn Public Library

School Library Journal

★ 2018-02-07
This tribute to lighthouses of an earlier era focuses on one lighthouse and its dedicated keeper. Perched "on the highest rock of a tiny island / at the edge of the world," the lighthouse shines for seafaring ships. A new keeper arrives, continuing the endless routine of polishing the lens, refilling the oil, trimming the wick, winding the clockwork, painting the round rooms, fishing, making tea, sending letters to his wife (in bottles), and writing daily in his logbook. One day, a ship delivering supplies brings the keeper's wife! The keeper rings a warning bell in fog, rescues wrecked sailors, and logs his baby's birth. When he's ill, his stalwart wife tends the light and maintains the logbook. Eventually, a mechanical light replaces the keeper. While the spare, unemotional text resembles a keeper's log, the book's vertical orientation echoes a lighthouse tower. Rendered in Chinese ink and watercolor, precise, detailed illustrations present the lighthouse surrounded by patterned blue, green, or gray waves depending on the weather or season, reinforcing its solitary enterprise. A cutaway interior view exposes a compact, contained world. Close-ups of the keeper and his wife (both white) in porthole-shaped frames and from unusual aerial views emphasize their isolated, intimate, circular environment. An "About Lighthouses" section adds insightful detail. A fascinating, splendidly executed peek into both the mundane and the dramatic aspects of lighthouse life. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews

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WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade

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