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A celebration of Pullman porters is the focus of this new picture-book edition of Langston Hughes' classic poem.
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One president was too big to get himself into a bathtub; another's legacy was unknown — but once more is known about the men who have become U.S. President, more may aspire to it!
The traditional tale of a poor boy who finds fame and fortune with the help of a cat is presented here in straightforward language. Limited color and boldly lined illustrations highlight the tale's drama and satisfying conclusion.
The child of hardworking immigrants, the narrator tells her tale of growing up and how the family vacations at New York City's shores inspired her affinity for art.
A young girl who is a talented embroiderer leaves her home to travel north to find her never-before-met brothers. Stylized illustrations evoke the Cheyenne nation who offer this fascinating explanation of how the stars formed constellations.
Young readers will understand what Owl doesn't in each of five short chapters. The episodic tales and lighthearted illustrations are sure to engage newly independent readers.
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Journey around the globe to learn some of the affectionate names children are called. The terms appear in English and the native language (with pronunciation provided) accompanied by charming illustrations that suggest cultural diversity.
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A girl meets the talkative Mr. Rabbit and together they discuss what birthday present to give her mother. Evocative illustrations have rich hues and rounded shapes that suggest a fanciful setting but with an imaginative, real-world resolution.
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A rubber duck is among the bathtub toys washed overboard and into the ocean. After a long journey, the duck narrator is found by a child. Inspired by actual events and vividly illustrated with textured paper cut images.
"Well-loved illustrator Bryan's pictures and recollections tell of his lifelong devotion to making and sharing art. His Antiguan-born parents sang, kept birds and sheltered orphans; they showed him how to resist convention and survive defeat.