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"A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree. Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today's visit to her grandparents’ house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can't seem to do anything...

On a rainy day, a young artist struggles to find inspiration--until she remembers all the things she loves that are black and white. "In this sparkly, full-color early reader series, Zoya and her puppy, Coco, love to make art -- even on a rainy day! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and...

A colorful exploration of diversity for toddlers. Cocoa, tan, rose, and almond--people come in lots of shades. Even in the same family there are differences. With vibrant photographs of children and a short but astute text, this charming book will inspire young readers to take notice--and look beyond the obvious. "Perfect for the youngest readers, this board book adaptation of the acclaimed Shades of People celebrates the diversity of everyday life....

Reminiscent of The Giver, this literary debut middle-grade fantasy is beautifully written and stunningly creative. "A deep dive into a world-within-a-world, a heart-within-a-heart." --Kathi Appelt, Newbery Honor winner and National Book Award finalist “The joys of the senses and the glories of creation shine in this radiant debut.” --Julie Berry, Printz Honor author of The Passion of Dolssa “Ginger Johnson's debut is as vibrant as the colors...

"After learning of the villainous Jack Frost's plan to take away all the color from Fairyland, best friends Kirsty and Rachel set out to rescue the Rainbow Fairies scattered across Rainspell Island. They have found Ruby the Red Fairy, but can they find Amber the Orange Fairy while avoiding Jack Frost and his goblins?"-- "Join friends Rachel and Kirsty as they rescue Amber the Orange Fairy in this chapter book from the best-selling Rainbow Magic series!...

"One day, new friends Kirsty and Rachel discover a magical surprise when they find a fairy at the end of a rainbow! Ruby the Red Fairy takes them to Fairyland, but the beautiful kingdom is in trouble. Can Kirsty and Rachel help Ruby save her six fairy sisters so they can bring color back to Fairyland?"-- "Go on an adventure with Ruby the Red Fairy in this illustrated chapter book—the first book in the best-selling Rainbow Magic series! One day,...

After Pinkalicious uses all of Alison's pink paint in class, she wonders how she can repay her best friend.

Told in rhyming text, a train speeds through the night, revealing the sights and colors along the way to its young and sleepy riders.

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue and yellow paint and explore the world of color.

Baby Gecko's experiences involve various colors.