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Meet this pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-confidence from a Caldecott-Honor winning creator.Once upon a time, in a land where horses were mythical beasts, there lived a unicorn—a Teeny-Weeny Unicorn. He lived with his family in a palace—one that was extra-large for him, full of extra-large rugs and extra-large food. And when his brother and sister played chess, they used him in place of a pawn.When it’s just too much to take, Teeny-Weeny Unicorn runs away—and has a chance encounter with a salty gnome. It's then that he suddenly starts to wonder... IS he teeny weeny? Or is he just the right size? Every kid will relate to Teeny-Weeny Unicorn, as he figures out how to live in a world not made for his stature. With wit and charm, as well as delightful illustrations, Shawn Harris creates a modern classic made for sharing—be it at bedtime or on a story time rug.

Father and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees, and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris.The only thing better than playing make believe is playing make believe with your favorite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up’s imagination is as big as yours, and you both get to make all kinds of funny sounds. Fans of Shawn Harris’s Caldecott Honor-winning debut Have You Ever Seen a Flower? and illustrations in the Newbery Medal-winning The Eyes and the Impossible will find a new instant favorite in Let’s Be Bees. With bright, bold crayon illustrations, lilting, rhythmic words, and endless fodder for playing along, this is a read aloud guaranteed to bring on the giggles and requests to do it all again.A Smithsonian Magazine Best Children’s Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearOne of Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best BooksA Booklist Editor’s Choice: Books for YouthA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A CALIBA Golden Poppy Finalist

Caldecott Honoree Shawn Harris uses mirrored images to tell the story of two queens, two knights, and a duel over one shared hill in this astonishingly symmetrical picture book.Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. Two queens is one too many for this hill, the queens concurred.Let's hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole. There's just one problem—when the winner stands up in the middle of the field, no one is sure which side he came from. Maybe neighborly sharing is back in vogue! After all, they have so much in common. The illustrations in Duel follow one simple rule. Each pair of facing pages is perfectly symmetrical, mirrored over the gutter of the book. Even the colors are the result of squish painting, wet paint pressed between center-folded paper. Shawn Harris's self-imposed artistic dare has resulted in a visually arresting and effortlessly funny picture book that kids are sure to ask for on repeat. And to the bold, Duel whispers: what might you create, if you set yourself a challenge?

Someone has done business where they’re not supposed to. But who was it?Suspense builds as suspects are rhythmically, methodically eliminated. We know it wasn’t the baby (nappy), or Daddy (bathroom), or the lion at the zoo (too risky).There’s a place for everything, and Shawn Harris’s snappy text and stylish, accessible art shine in this universal, hilarious and perfectly paced picture book about the right place for bathroom business.

Father and child become buzzing bees, rustling trees and more in this delightful make-believe romp from Caldecott Honor winner Shawn Harris.**"This tale models marvellous parental playtime behaviour" Kirkus Reviews****"Bold, comical crayon illustrations." The Horn Book****"Perfect for toddler and preschool storytimes." Association of Children's Librarians**Let's be bees. LET'S BUZZ.Let's be trees. LET'S RUSTLE.Let's be the Earth. LET'S MAKE EVERY SOUND.The only thing better than playing make-believe is playing make-believe with your favourite grown-up! Especially when that grown-up's imagination is as big as yours. With bright, bold crayon illustrations, rhythmic words and endless fodder for playing along, this is an interactive read-aloud picture book guaranteed to bring on the giggles and spark boundless creative play.

A medieval masterpiece of two queens, two castles, two knights … and one duel. Told entirely through symmetrical illustrations (created by squish-painting), this unique picture is a thrilling adventure for young artists and fans of myths and legends.Two castles sit on a hill, home to two queens. But the queens would rather not share, and each sends a knight to joust for the land. "Let’s hold a duel. The one who wins will rule the hill in whole."There’s just one problem – when the winner stands up in the middle of the field, no one is sure which side they came from. - Perfect for children learning symmetry, colours and shapes.- For fans of knights, castles and medieval legends.- Themes of sharing, conflict resolution and community.- Made entirely from the school art technique of squish-painting (or butterfly painting).- For fans of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and Mix It Up! and Press Here by Hervé Tullet.