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This story was inspired by a Rene Maltete photograph in which a father wears horizontal stripes, a mother vertical stripes, and their child sports a checkered shirt. This boldly graphic concept book is built around lines and their direction. Noemie Revah was born in 1976. After receiving degrees from the School of Fine Arts and the School of Decorative Arts in Paris, she went to work at the Museum of Jewish Art and History. From there, she went to work as an editor at Editions Michel Legarde. This is her first book. Olimpia Zagnoli was born in 1984. After years of doodling, she became an illustrator and began collaborating with the New York Times, the New Yorker, and others. She lives in Milan, Italy. This is her first book.

For fans of Jon Klassen, this sensitive and impactful picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Christian Robinson is all about seeing the world from different points of view, and the perfect entry point for parents to help teach their little people about empathy and community.The small stuff too small to see.Those who swim with the tide and those who don't.The first to go and the last.You matter.In this bright and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored – from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding, from the hugest dinosaur to the tiniest fly.Young readers will be drawn into the luminous illustrations inviting them to engage with the world in a new way and see how everyone is connected and that everyone matters.

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Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth.

What can turn a bad day into a good day? You decide.

In the newest addition to the hilarious series, the Chickies say cheese, while young readers learn their opposites. With rhyming words and great illustrations, the Chickies help babies and toddlers have fun while learning the fundamentals in this padded paper-over-board perfect for little hands. Chickies up. Chickies down. Chickies smile. Chickies frown. Clickety-CLICK! Chickies pose for a pic!

New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? This board book edition will be a favorite story time and bedtime read.Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It’s a surprise!With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an ALA Notable Book and an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.

*** #1 Amazon Bestseller ***** Four starred reviews *** A Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2019 *From Ruth Krauss, the celebrated children’s book author of The Carrot Seed and A Hole Is to Dig, comes this never-before-published book of witty one-liners—brought to life by Geisel Honor-winning artist Sergio Ruzzier.Dance with a leaf.Jump like a raindrop.Sit in the sun and shine.Not since A Hole Is to Dig and Open House for Butterflies have we seen such electric and playful words on a page.This imaginative story from Ruth Krauss—one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time—and celebrated artist Sergio Ruzzier is a remarkable collaboration that captures the timeless spirit of Krauss’s signature wit and humor. Paired with Ruzzier’s irresistible drawings, this story will delight readers of all ages and inspire them to roar like dandelions.A perfect gift for the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and graduation!“An abecedarian catalog of delights.” —Kirkus (starred review)“Each page offers its own adventure; taken together, the spreads create an irresistible, deliciously subversive invitation to turn one’s back on the tiresome.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“With a nod to the fanciful, this alphabetic listing of activities invites readers’ imaginations to soar.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Ruzzier creates a visual narrative with reoccurring characters. This small gem will encourage imaginative wordplay and movement.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

This poignant story from New York Times bestselling author Jason June and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long reminds us of the life-changing power of words and the ways we remember the ones we love who've been affected by Alzheimer's or dementia. Perfect for fans of Drawn Together and The Rough Patch. Elijah loves spending time with his grandma Eleanor. She knows all the best words to answer tricky crossword puzzles and to tell the most beautiful stories to her family and friends.Everyone calls her “Never Forget Eleanor” because she remembers every word she reads and person she meets. Lately though, Elijah has started to notice Grandma Eleanor forgetting little things.So when Grandma Eleanor doesn’t show up for her Saturday story session, Elijah will need to find a way to use her favorite words and become the storyteller himself to bring her home.

"Highly recommended." —School Library JournalA 55th NAACP Image Award Nominee for Best Children's LiteratureA young girl with vitiligo celebrates her skin in this joyful picture book by debut author Lid’ya C. Rivera and illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Niña Mata! This lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and loving the skin you're in will inspire all children to appreciate their spots or what makes them different. Perfect for pairing with I Am Enough by Grace Byers, Remarkably You by Pat Zietlow Miller, and I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes.Includes a personal letter from the author and facts about vitiligo.

Mic check! Learn your opposites with Biggie Smalls in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer Pen Ken and 3x Emmy Award–nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce mini emcees to some of hip-hop’s biggest and brightest luminaries with fun facts about each rapper, organized by a teachable concept.In this book, children will meet Biggie and learn all about opposites!Check out other books in the series, including Legends of Hip-Hop: 2Pac and Legends of Hip-Hop: Queen Latifah.

Calling all cat lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.Hi cat, bye cat.Sad cat, glad cat.Small cat, big cat.This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime!

Calling all dog lovers! This perfectly giftable board book has fun with opposites in a colorful rhyming read-aloud.This dog’s clean, that dog’s muddy.These dogs are the best of buddies.This humorous dog-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the perfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The littlest readers will recognize differences within themselves and within their favorite fur friends. Lively text begs for repeated reading and kids will love spotting funny details. With sleepy dogs on the closing spread, This Dog. That Dog. is great for bedtime or anytime.

Zoe zips and zooms around the gym. She's on and off the mats, over and under the bar! She's the greatest--in gymnastics and at demonstrating opposites.

Discover this superb series by award-winning best friends, Sue Heap and Nick Sharratt. Here is the perfect way to learn about opposites! Whether it's a quiet cat and a noisy dog, a freezing cold forest and a hot, sunny beach, or a super-fast leopard and a very slow snail, Sue and Nick introduce all sorts of opposites in an engaging and memorable way. Can't believe more people haven't discovered this gem! 'This book is truly inspired. Our daughter first discovered it at the library just before she turned two, and we have since bought our own board book copy because it was requested at EVERY bedtime. At 26 months she can now 'read' it herself, which makes her very pleased!' - 5 star Amazon customer Discover more books in this series: Red Rockets and Rainbow Jelly (a book about colours) One to Ten and Back Again (a book about counting) Alphabet Ice Cream (a book about the alphabet)

Learn your opposites with Roald Dahl's Opposites, from the world's NUMBER ONE storyteller (and with a little help from the Enormous Crocodile too...)Busy little hands can lift the flaps to discover the opposites with iconic illustrations of Dahl's much loved characters from the one and only, Quentin Blake. This sturdy board book is the perfect first baby book to introduce titchy toddlers to the world of Roald Dahl. And keep an eye out for:Roald Dahl's 123Roald Dahl's ColoursRoald Dahl's ABC

What can you see Peter? Join Peter Rabbit as he finds his friends hiding in the garden, searches for who is making the different noises at the pond and spots his sisters in the burrow. With lots of easy to lift flaps, charming illustrations and simple text, this Peter Rabbit story is the perfect way to introduce colours, numbers and opposites to very young readers.

Told through poetic letters, this inventive collaboration from Newbery Honor winner Joyce Sidman and two-time Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet reveals the everyday conversations between “big” and “little” objects in our ecosystem. Delightful!Dear Sky,Hello! It's me, Bubble!I'm here!Someone's breathed meawake!What is it like to be little? What is it like to be big?Award-winning poet Joyce Sidman explores both in this lyrical picture book. Whether it’s a small bubble writing to the enormous sky, or a mighty oak reassuring its tiny acorn, these surprising and delightful poems examine how we’re all connected—in both big and small ways. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott artist Melissa Sweet, Dear Acorn (Love, Oak) will have readers dreaming up messages of their own to this big, beautiful world.

Just when you thought it was safe to read an early reader . . . SHARK!This fun Step 1 book about two sharks is a study in opposites. Big Shark has big teeth; Little Shark has little teeth. Big Shark swims fast; Little Shark swims slow. But they are both hungry! Will they each succeed in finding a tasty snack? Little Shark is hoping that he won’t become fast food for Big Shark!  Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.