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How To Send A Hug ($17.99; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) a picture book about the journey of hugs across miles in the form of handwritten letters and their power to keep us all connected.
⭐️ “A celebration of letters that gently gives young readers the knowledge and tools to share the love.” ―Kirkus, starred review
⭐️ “Here is a delightful tribute to “old-fashioned” letter writing that may inspire youngsters to try their hand at creating a work of art that can be read and reread often.”―Booklist, starred review “a sweet-tempered approach to an everyday show of affection.”―Publishers Weekly “...this book might be a revelation.”―School Library Journal Learn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving handwritten letters can have on yourself and others.
How will you know your hug arrived safely? Because when you send a hug, You just might get one in return Artie loves giving hugs. But she can't give a hug to her Grandma who lives so far away. Instead, she shows us how to send hugs using the magic of handwritten letters in this timeless story about connecting to loved ones when you can't always do so in person. Both timely and timeless, How to Send a Hug is about reaching out across distances when you can’t do so yourself in person, and turning words into messages of love. |
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WILD PLACES: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
An inspiring and accessible picture book biography of the beloved naturalist, broadcaster, and documentarian David Attenborough—stunningly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree, John Rocco. As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world to film animals in their natural habitats. Over the span of seven decades, David’s innovative documentaries have been treasured by millions of people. But as time went on, he noticed the wild places he loved were shrinking. What could David do to help? What could we all do? This story is not only a biography of David Attenborough, but also the story of how our planet has changed rapidly over the course of one person’s lifetime, and is a clarion call for us all to do our part to bring back the wild places and protect the creatures who call Earth home. Praise for Wild Places: The Life of Naturalist David Attenborough
⭐️ “[A] sterling biographical account . . . Interspersed quotes from the film David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet lend authenticity . . . Children will delight in learning about the 'voice of nature.' ” --School Library Journal, starred review ⭐️“This mesmerizing picture book will likely captivate its audience with a powerful, accessible message and remarkable illustrations . . . Belongs in the library of any child who finds joy in the natural world. Dazzling.”--Shelf Awareness, starred review “For fledgling conservationists and climate activists . . . An inspiring overview of a life dedicated to essential eco-causes.”--Kirkus Reviews “Naturalistic illustrations illuminate scenes of Attenborough’s youth and young adulthood with period detail . . . An exemplar of a public figure who changed course to address climate change.”--Publishers Weekly “Told in short elementary-school-friendly sentences with some science vocabulary, the text offers an overarching look at Attenborough’s life so far . . . Crisp, neat prose and lush artwork augment the simplicity well.”--Booklist “Hayley Rocco proficiently distills information about Attenborough’s career into straightforward text following Attenborough’s path chronologically . . . John Rocco’s art is notable for its rich and luminous hues depicting stunning natural landscapes.” --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books |
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HELLO, I’M A SLOTH
(MEET THE WILD THINGS; June 25, 2024) Say hello to a sloth, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree. Did you know sloths only poop once a week? Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt? They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths! And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which—far from being gross—can actually help sloths by camouflaging them from predators. Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves. |
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HELLO, I’M A PANGOLIN
(MEET THE WILD THINGS; June 25, 2024)
Say hello to a pangolin, and learn all about this incredible endangered species—and why they need protecting—in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree. Did you know pangolins are the only mammals with scales? Not even the teeth of a lion can break through their tough armor. And did you know pangolins have a super-sticky tongue as long as their entire body? (The better to eat 20,000 bugs a day with!) Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves. |
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HELLO, I’M A QUOKKA
(MEET THE WILD THINGS, September 17, 2024) A new book in the clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book series that focuses on endangered species. Meet the quokka. Most of them live on a tiny island off of Western Australia. Like their relatives kangaroos and wallabies, they hop to get around and carry their babies in pouches. People say they are the happiest animal in the world. That’s because they’re very friendly, and their faces look like they are built for smiling–perfect for taking selfies with! Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling, Caldecott Honoree illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves. |
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ALL THE BOOKS
(October 1, 2024) Join this adorable chipmunk as she gets her first library card and unlocks a world of books! This charming ode to reading, sharing, libraries, and librarians everywhere in the perfect gift for fans of Once Upon a Book and Knight Owl. Piper Waterstone loves her books. So much so, that she cannot, will not, share them with anyone. That is, until a friendly librarian presents Piper with a magical card that will give her all the books she could ever dream of . . . as long as she shares them with all her book-loving neighbors. From award-winning author Hayley Rocco and Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this lavishly illustrated picture book reminds readers of all ages just how special it is to have access to ALL the books. |