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"Meditative and enchanting, this beautifully illustrated picture book encourages us to explore, connect, and find wonder in nature. "A lovely invitation to children to see themselves as part of the larger world around them." Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW There's a bird outside your window with a song that's full of sky, and it wonders why you stay inside when you are free to fly? You Are Part of the Wonder is a tranquil celebration of nature,...

''From seed to harvest, from loom to shop, to a gift for Girma, this lyrical story of the Ethiopian Gabi is a beautiful celebration of weaving, community and culture. Written in the cadence of The House That Jack Built, this vibrant and lushly illustrated tale pays tribute to the Gabi— a traditional Ethiopian cloth that is used to celebrate both community and culture. From the tiny seed to the fluffy white cotton, from the steady hands of the farmer...

When a playful piece of matzah scampers away and hides during the seder, all the children in the family, and even the pet dog, search throughout the house to find it. ''Help the children find the afikoman during their seder! It's a rambunctious Passover hide-and-seek story for fans of Where's Waldo? and The Gingerbread Man. This lively, funny picture book brings to life the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman—literally. When the mischievous...

"One day a WORRY comes to stay and simply will not go away! "Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama, Alex Allen's brain produced . . . A living breathing Llama!" Alex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about things - like dancing badly or getting an answer wrong in class. But unlike lots of children, every time he worries a real-life llama appears! And the more Alex worries, the bigger Llama grows... which starts getting...

Explores the inevitability of growing up but provides fun and bold ideas on how to avoid growing up even while growing older. "An all-new Roald Dahl story that's perfect for graduation and all of life's special moments! What would happen if you never had to grow up? You never had to become a grown-up with all of the not-fun things that come with it. No vegetables, no jobs, and definitely no boredom. A largely unexplored format in the world of Dahl,...

"A delightful, rhyming picture book that is perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and captures all the excitement and nervousness of life's big firsts; art by New York Times bestselling illustrator, Scott Magoon! "First time jitters? That's okay. Find one small step to lead the way." Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words...

''Say goodnight to each construction vehicle as it completes its last task of the day—especially to little dozer—in this sweet board book that puts a new spin on "Hush, Little Baby." Push, little dozer, clear the ground, level out the rocky mound. When you've flattened smooth the land, signal loader to the sand. After finishing their job for the day, construction vehicles rumble off to sleep!''--