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This Book of Mine
"A dazzling depiction of the connection between diverse readers of all ages and their books, from a beloved author-illustrator team. This Book of Mine is a celebration of the power of reading, of the ways in which books launch our adventures, give us comfort, challenge our imaginations, and offer us connection. From new mothers to fantasy lovers, butterfly hunters to musicians, the diverse readers of This Book of Mine all share a common passion for their favorite books—whether freshly discovered at the library or bookstore or saved from childhood and reread across a lifetime. A unique gift for bibliophiles young and old, This Book of Mine trumpets a simple truth: A well-loved book in hand brings color to any reader’s life." -- publisher
Ways to Welcome
"A sweet, timely picture book about kindness and connection, perfect for fans of Be Kind and ideal for schools and classrooms. When everyone knows they're welcome, the world is a better place—and you might just make a new friend. This timeless picture book about small acts of kindness in a big world is one that kids and grown-ups will reach for again and again." -- publisher
Home Run, Touchdown, Basket, Goal!
"A picture book of rhyming verse celebrating sports throughout the seasons, from baseball and basketball to karate and swimming! With sweet and simple rhymes, these poems celebrate a range of sports. From baseball and basketball to karate and swimming, there's something for everyone! Young and adorable art adds extra appeal to this collection." -- publisher
Cats Are a Liquid
"A playful picture book ode to fluid cats, inspired by an Ig Nobel prize-winning physicist's investigation of how cats behave like liquids. Celebrate cats in all their flowing, furry glory! This charming picture book examines the unusual physical properties of felines. Inspired by an Ig Nobel Prize–winning investigation of how cats behave like liquids, it introduces some of the physical properties of liquids—they adapt to fit a container, they flow like fluids—and is just pure fun. Like its inspiration, it makes you laugh, then think. Back matter includes a brief introduction to the different physical states." -- publisher
You Belong
"A soft and sweet message of welcome in this picture book to new babies from the singer-songwriter Rachel Platten. Singer and songwriter Rachel Platten has written soft and sweet words of welcome to new babies. It explores the myriad of emotions expectant parents experience. The dreamy illustrations capture the magic and wonder a parent has for their precious one before they arrive, and the person they envision as they grow up in the world. You Belong has a warm and loving message that will touch the hearts of everyone." -- publisher
Sunny Day
"To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Sesame Street, beloved picture-book artists have each created an artwork interpreting a different line from "Sunny Day," the iconic Sesame Street theme song. The range of their pieces demonstrates that Sesame Street can truly be found anywhere. The award-winning and bestselling roster of illustrators includes Christian Robinson, Tom Lichtenheld, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Leo Espinosa, and Dan Santat, among others. The result is a stunning tribute to Sesame Street and to the generations of children who have loved the show. Anyone who opens this beautiful book will be inspired to imagine their own perfect sunny day"--Amazon
The Nature Girls
"From the author-illustrator of The Weather Girls comes a new picture book starring an adorable troupe of girls exploring different biomes—the ocean, the desert, the tundra, the grasslands, the forest—and meeting all the cute animals that inhabit them. We're Nature Girls! We must explore. We pack our bags, we're out the door . . . Ocean, desert, tundra, grassland, forest—the Nature Girls are ready for whatever the environment might bring! Follow these busy girls as they explore different biomes—swimming with dolphins, riding a camel, mushing sled dogs. Charming rhyming verse and adorable art make this picture book irresistible—and perfect for sharing!" -- publisher
The City Girls
"From the author-illustrator of The Weather Girls and The Nature Girls comes a new picture book starring an adorable troupe of girls exploring the city and taking in all the diversity of life it has to offer! It’s morning time in the city. / We watch the sun rise, slow and pretty. Bustling sidewalks, busy streets, museums, parks, and tasty treats—the City Girls are ready to explore! Follow these busy girls as they wander through the city, taking in the sights. Charming rhyming verse and adorable art make this picture book irresistible—and perfect for sharing!" -- publisher
Finding Kindness
"From Deborah Underwood, author of the New York Times–bestselling The Quiet Book, comes a thoughtfully observed picture book celebrating the everyday and unexpected ways to be kind. Kindness is sometimes a cup and a card, or a ladder, a truck, and a tree. A scritch and a cuddle. A rake and a yard. In this heartfelt picture book, kindness is celebrated in all its many forms. It's a powerful story of community, compassion, and generosity of spirit—perfect for sharing!" -- publisher
Runaway Pumpkins
"A class trip to the pumpkin patch almost ends in disaster in this rollicking tale of resourcefulness and resilience. The old adage of “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” is reborn with pumpkins! When a bumpy road and a faulty bus storage lock release a load of handpicked pumpkins back into the wild, the students on a field trip are left with a single pumpkin. Pluckily, they decide to take what they have and do what they can. Together they decorate the only surviving pumpkin for their harvest fair. But good fortune comes knocking the next day when a group of kind neighbors arrives at the school. They found the smashed pumpkins and turned them into celebratory seasonal fare, perfect for sharing: yummy soup, cake, pie, and even fries!" -- publisher