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In this reinvention of the classic holiday carol "The 12 Days of Christmas," five golden rings become five Nana hugs, eight maids a-milking become eight mugs of cocoa, and much more, as a family comes together to celebrate the holidays.In the first hour of Christmas Santa left for me...a kitten underneath the Christmas tree!It's December 25th, and one big family isn't wasting a minute of this special day! Grandparents arrive, cousins build snowmen, Uncle Lee tells jokes, Auntie takes pictures, and the whole family shares a holiday feast before it's finally time to say goodbye and good night. This fun-filled, modern take on the classic song celebrates the most important part of Christmas Day: being together.

Montgomery, Alabama 1955. Fifteen-year-old Claudette Colvin is tired. Tired of white people thinking they’re better than her. Tired of going to separate schools and separate bathrooms. Most of all, she’s tired of having to give up her seat on the bus whenever a white person tells her to. She wants freedom NOW! But what can one teenage girl do?So, on a bus ride home from school one day, young Claudette takes a stand for justice and refuses to get up from her seat for a white passenger. What follows will not only transform Claudette’s life but the course of history itself.Told in the words of civil rights hero Claudette Colvin, this heartfelt story illustrates how one simple act of courage can create real and lasting change.

This Little Golden Book features beautiful illustrations and rhyming text about colors, plus a social justice theme that encourages Black children to celebrate themselves.Beautiful colors—look up and look down.Beautiful babies in all shades of brown. This delightful concept book doesn't just teach colors—it does so with a focus on brown as a celebration and a validation of Black children. As beautiful Black babies play together in a park, they discover yellow flowers, red berries, green grass, and more. This Little Golden Book offers a way for families with very young children to begin addressing themes of diversity and equality.

Sometimes Lulu wants to play, but her big sister Zoey doesn't. Sometimes Zoey tries to share, but Lulu won't. Sometimes, it is HARD to get along with a sister! But, sometimes, sisters come together and create something wonderful. This charming story follows the adventures of Lulu and Zoey as they navigate the ups and downs of sisterhood and find there is room in their hearts for each other.

This powerful and triumphant picture book biography tells the story of how openly gay civil rights leader Bayard Rustin defied prejudice as he planned and organized the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.*An ALA Rainbow List Selection*WINNER, Best Illustrations - Black Kidlit Awards *Bank Street College's Best Books of the Year List 2024*"A civil rights luminary finally gets his due. The prose works in perfect harmony with Jackson's warmly colored, stunning illustrations, which present Rustin as a gifted, passionate visionary whose talents helped turn the march from a dream into an unprecedented success. This work's greatest contribution is its unflinching honesty in demonstrating the backlash Rustin faced for being gay, both from White America and his own Black colleagues within the movement, who felt that his sexuality would detract from its success. A joyful tribute to the work of an important American hero." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review* "The 1963 March on Washington and Martin Luther King's iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech would never have happened if not for Bayard Rustin, the individual behind the conception, organization, and management of the event. [This] picture book thoughtfully addresses basic human rights and introduces young readers to an important behind-the-scenes hero." - Booklist, Starred Review"Incredible." TEACH Magazine"This beautifully illustrated book makes it clear that peaceful change is possible. I am grateful Bayard's life continues to inspire young people to work for change and to build the beloved community." Walter Naegle, Partner of Bayard RustinBayard Rustin was a troublemaker. He spent his life disrupting racism and prejudice with nonviolent direct action. He organized protests against war, nuclear weapons, racial segregation and discrimination. He was a friend and mentor to Martin Luther King Jr., and he was unapologetically gay and Black.When Bayard and his mentor, A. Philip Randolph, set out to organize the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Bayard was targeted by those who wished to see the movement fail. But Bayard Rustin would not be stopped. With the support of Dr. King and future congressman John Lewis, Bayard organized the largest protest in civil rights history.This stunning picture book ,written by Rustin scholar Michael G. Long and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist Bea Jackson, tells the incredible story of how Bayard Rustin led over 250,000 people to the doorstep of the United States government demanding change.

Celebrate iconic childhood joys in this love letter to summer featuring bright, sun-drenched art, from New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson. Summer is here! No dark clouds in the sky, it''s a perfect day for play. What joy will summer bring me today? Summer is finally here, and she''s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown, there''s so much to do on this lovely summer day. With summer comes fresh fruit, sweet and tangy, jump ropes for leaping and dancing, and friends at the pool swimming and floating. Summer brings family cookouts under shady trees, gardens overflowing, and the familiar song of the ice-cream truck. This beautiful ode to all the season''s sensations follows one girl''s perfect day in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine, and wonder. Her stars shimmer like spilled glitter across the sky. I whisper a wish and say goodbye to the day. I wish summer would stay.

Celebrate iconic childhood joys in this love letter to summer featuring bright, sun-drenched art, from New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson. Summer is here! No dark clouds in the sky, it''s a perfect day for play. What joy will summer bring me today? Summer is finally here, and she''s bringing the most perfect day! From sunup to sundown, there''s so much to do on this lovely summer day. With summer comes fresh fruit, sweet and tangy, jump ropes for leaping and dancing, and friends at the pool swimming and floating. Summer brings family cookouts under shady trees, gardens overflowing, and the familiar song of the ice-cream truck. This beautiful ode to all the season''s sensations follows one girl''s perfect day in an exploration of joy, family, friendship, sunshine, and wonder. Her stars shimmer like spilled glitter across the sky. I whisper a wish and say goodbye to the day. I wish summer would stay.

Two starred reviews! From award-winning author Candice Iloh and New York Times illustrator Bea Jackson comes a “jovial…heartfelt” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book celebration of traditional Nigerian home cooking and the surprising joys of trying new things, from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum.Emeka’s favorite food is jollof rice. He eats it every day. “Emeka, come and try this egusi!” Mama and Papa urge. But orange rice is what Emeka knows. He doesn’t want anything different. Then one day, Emeka comes home from school to find Mama in the kitchen waiting for him to help her cook egusi. One by one, new things go into the pot. There are so many colors and smells and sounds! And Emeka is a great helper. Could it be that trying something new might actually be…good?

Lily the fairy tries to help her human friend, Willow, overcome her stage fright in this first chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Even though Lily is a fairy and Willow is a little human girl, they’ve become the closest of pals, singing sweet songs, counting twinkly stars, and enjoying yummy snacks. When Willow tells Lily she’s super nervous about performing in a big school celebration, Lily isn’t sure how to help her. Then, with fairies Sky and Jasmine by her side, Lily comes up with an idea: they’ll surprise Willow at school! But will their secret plan be too dangerous, especially for teeny tiny fairies?

Lily the fairy tries to help her human friend, Willow, overcome her stage fright in this first chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Even though Lily is a fairy and Willow is a little human girl, they’ve become the closest of pals, singing sweet songs, counting twinkly stars, and enjoying yummy snacks. When Willow tells Lily she’s super nervous about performing in a big school celebration, Lily isn’t sure how to help her. Then, with fairies Sky and Jasmine by her side, Lily comes up with an idea: they’ll surprise Willow at school! But will their secret plan be too dangerous, especially for teeny tiny fairies?

Lily invites her human friend, Willow, to join the fairy fashion show in this second Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Fairies love dressing up and creating clothes out of the lovely things they find in nature. Lily would like her human friend, Willow, to share in the fairy fashion fun. Can Lily and the other fairies create the perfect outfit for Willow to wear?

A fairy searches for her special skill in this enchanting Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Every fairy has a talent except Lily…or so she thinks. Her human friend, Willow, knows how special Lily truly is. Can she help Lily see that, too, and find her gift?

A flightless fairy befriends a human girl and discovers her magic in this enchanting picture book from the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Parker Looks Up.Lily is a young fairy determined to learn to fly just like the others who soar on shimmering, jeweled-colored wings, but she’s worried her own colorless wings will never lift her off the ground. Then she meets a young girl named Willow who helps her not only discover her special magic, but the truly magical gift of friendship.

Willow takes her fairy friends to see the ocean in this second chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. When Willow tells her fairy friends Lily, Sky, and Jasmine all about the beach—the sunsets over the ocean, the stars, and the moonlight—the fairies want to see it for themselves. At first, Willow is super careful not to let her friends get too close to the powerful ocean, but the fairies complain they’re not having fun! Willow compromises by showing them how to build a sandcastle, and all goes well…until a giant wave sweeps Sky out to sea! Can they save her or is she lost forever?

Willow helps her fairy friends bake a special treat in this magical chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Fairies love celebrations! So, when Lily, Sky, and Jasmine see Willow and her grandmother making yummy cupcakes one day, Lily comes up with a festive idea for her mother’s birthday. Why not ask Willow if she can help Lily and her fairy friends bake a delicious treat for her mother’s special day? It will be risky to sneak into Willow and her grandma’s kitchen, but aren’t all surprises worth taking a chance?

Willow helps her fairy friends bake a special treat in this magical chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Fairies love celebrations! So, when Lily, Sky, and Jasmine see Willow and her grandmother making yummy cupcakes one day, Lily comes up with a festive idea for her mother's birthday. Why not ask Willow if she can help Lily and her fairy friends bake a delicious treat for her mother's special day? It will be risky to sneak into Willow and her grandma's kitchen, but aren't all surprises worth taking a chance?

Willow and Lily scheme to have their grandmothers meet at an upcoming fairy festival in this fourth magical chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Best friends Lily and Willow have a mystery to solve: whether or not Willow's grandmother was secret friends with Lily's grandmother and mother a long, long time ago. Their best chance is to get all three of them together at the upcoming Moonlight Festival. At the festival, all of Fairy Forest comes to celebrate the full moon and the flowers that bloom in its silvery light. Will the night magic bring old friends together again?

Willow and Lily scheme to have their grandmothers meet at an upcoming fairy festival in this fourth magical chapter book in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson.Best friends Lily and Willow have a mystery to solve: whether or not Willow's grandmother was secret friends with Lily's grandmother and mother a long, long time ago. Their best chance is to get all three of them together at the upcoming Moonlight Festival. At the festival, all of Fairy Forest comes to celebrate the full moon and the flowers that bloom in its silvery light. Will the night magic bring old friends together again?