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"Each poem and illustration shines with a personality all its own."
-Shelf Awareness (starred review) "This book has definitely made an
impact on my life." -Kitt Shapiro, daughter of Eartha Kitt Fresh,
accessible, and inspiring, Shaking Things Up introduces fourteen
revolutionary young women-each paired with a noteworthy female
artist-to the next generation of activists, trailblazers, and
rabble-rousers. From the award-winning author of Ada's Violin and
Lifeboat 12, Susan Hood, this is a poetic and visual celebration of
persistent women throughout history. In this book of poems, you
will find Mary Anning, who was just thirteen when she unearthed a
prehistoric fossil. You'll meet Ruby Bridges, the brave
six-year-old who helped end segregation in the South. And Maya Lin,
who at twenty-one won a competition to create a war memorial, and
then had to appear before Congress to defend her right to create.
And those are just a few of the young women included in this book.
Readers will also hear about Molly Williams, Annette Kellerman,
Nellie Bly, Pura Belpre, Frida Kahlo, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne,
Frances Moore Lappe, Mae Jemison, Angela Zhang, and Malala
Yousafzai-all whose stories will enthrall and inspire. This poetry
collection was written, illustrated, edited, and designed by women
and includes an author's note, a timeline, and additional
resources. With artwork by award-winning and bestselling artists
including Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Lisa Brown, Hadley Hooper,
Emily Winfield Martin, Oge Mora, Julie Morstad, Sara Palacios,
LeUyen Pham, Erin Robinson, Isabel Roxas, Shadra Strickland, and
Melissa Sweet. A 2019 Bank Street Best Book of the Year Named to
the 2019 Texas Topaz Nonfiction Reading List Selected for CCBC
Choices Book 2019 Selected as a Notable Social Studies Trade Books
for Young People 2019 Named to the Cuyahoga County Public Library's
2018 list of Great Books for Kids 2020-2021 South Carolina Picture
Book Award Nominee
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The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo; Illustrated by Julie Morstad
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* 4 Starred Reviews * * An Indie Next List Pick * "Playful, bold,
and, much like its subject, full of grace." -Jillian Tamaki,
Caldecott Honor winner for This One Summer "It Began with a Page
tells [Gyo Fujikawa's] story beautifully, in picture-book form."
-The New Yorker From beloved team Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad
(creators of Julia, Child and Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer
Elsa Schiaparelli) comes an elegant picture book biography that
portrays the most moving moments in the life of Gyo Fujikawa, a
groundbreaking Japanese American hero in the fight for racial
diversity in picture books. Equal parts picture book biography,
inspiring story, and a look at racial diversity in America, It
Began with a Page is a gem for any book lover, librarian, or child
who dares to dream big. Growing up in California, Gyo Fujikawa
always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She was raised among
strong women, including her mother and teachers, who encouraged her
to fight for what she believed in. During World War II, Gyo's
family was forced to abandon everything and was taken to an
internment camp in Arkansas. Far away from home, Gyo worked as an
illustrator in New York while her innocent family was imprisoned.
Seeing the diversity around her and feeling pangs from her own
childhood, Gyo became determined to show all types of children in
the pages of her books. There had to be a world where they saw
themselves represented. Gyo's book Babies was initially rejected by
her publisher, but after she insisted, they finally relented, and
Babies went on to sell almost two million copies. Gyo's books paved
the way for publishers, teachers, and readers to see what we can be
when we welcome others into our world. The book includes extensive
backmatter, including a note from the creators, a timeline,
archival photos, and further information on Gyo Fujikawa. A Chicago
Public Library Best Book of 2019 A Kirkus Best of 2019 Picture Book
A 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book A 2020 Orbis Pictus Recommended
Title awarded annually by NCTE (National Council of Teachers of
English) Featured in the 2019 Original Art Show at the Society of
Illustrators
The world is big. Anna is small. The snow is everywhere and all
around. But one night . . .One night, her mother takes her to the
ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside
herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl
who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of
all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the
generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova. Beautiful,
inspirational, and triumphant, Anna Pavlova's life is masterfully
captured in this exquisite picture book.
With so many distractions always near at hand, convincing little
ones to learn their ABCs can be a challenge. These gorgeous flash
cards make the process easier, and fun for both parent and child.
These big, brightly colored, sturdy cards, featuring funny animals,
intriguing characters, and objects both familiar and new, are
perfect for grasping in small hands. ""T is for Tumbling"" makes
this first, fundamental step in the reading process an enjoyable
one, and proves a unique addition to a diverse collection of art.
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The Puppets of Spelhorst
Kate Dicamillo; Illustrated by Julie Morstad
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From master storyteller Kate DiCamillo comes an original fairy
tale, enchantingly illustrated, in which five puppets confront
circumstances beyond their control with patience, cunning and high
spirits. Once, there was a king. And a wolf. And a girl with a
shepherd’s crook. And a boy with a bow and arrow. And also, there
was an owl... They were puppets, and they were waiting for a story
to begin. In this new work of short fiction by twice winner of the
Newbery Medal Kate DiCamillo, exquisitely illustrated in black and
white by Governor General Literary Award Finalist Julie Morstad,
five puppets who find themselves together in an abandoned trunk are
carried off into the adventure of a lifetime.
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This Is Sadie (Hardcover)
Julie Morstad, Sara O'Leary
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Sadie is a little girl with a big imagination. She has been a girl who lived under the sea and a boy raised by wolves. She has had adventures in wonderland and visited the world of fairytales. She whispers to the dresses in her closet and talks to birds in the treetops. She has wings that take her anywhere she wants to go, but that always bring her home again. She likes to make things -- boats out of boxes and castles out of cushions. But more than anything Sadie likes stories, because you can make them from nothing at all. For Sadie, the world is so full of wonderful possibilities ... This is Sadie, and this is her story.
Your little arms and legs move just like you are a baby monkey
climbing into the leafy branches of a tree. But you are not a
monkey. Your nose twitches and your mouth moves as though you are a
bunny sniffing the garden air. But you are not a bunny. Moving from
animal to animal, leading to a wonderful surprise at the end, this
charming story engages young readers with both the text and the
adorable art. A wonderful gift for both young children and their
parents, especially every new parent who can't stop marveling at
their baby.
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