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STARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Shelf
Awareness This "beautifully illustrated, nearly wordless book" (New
York Times) set in the dawn of human life imagines how art and
storytelling were born from the power of one young girl's
observation. Once upon a time, during the Pleistocene, somewhere
between two-and-a-half million and ten thousand years ago, small
groups of people traveled their known world, hunting for food,
seeking shelter, and slowly becoming more like the people we are
today. As far back as 40,000 years ago (and maybe even earlier)
people began drawing pictures on cave walls. And a bit later, they
carved images onto stones. Some pictures are of humans, usually
drawn as stick figures, but most are of animals. We don't know
their purpose, though in some cases, evidence seems to suggest they
were used for storytelling. But when we look at these pictures, we
can't help but admire the extraordinary talent of the first
artists. They aren't just scratches on the wall. They are great
art. In this book of few words, we follow a young girl who notices
everything that happens around her as her people search for a cave
to shelter for the winter. And we can believe that she feels the
absolute necessity to draw what she has seen and to tell stories.
Afterward, Everything was Different features: Backmatter explaining
what we know—and don't know—about cave drawings. Stunning black
and white illustrations of life during the Pleistocene. An Aldana
Libros Book, Greystone Kids
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The Pet Store Window (Hardcover)
Jairo Buitrago; Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng; Translated by Elisa Amado
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R514
R427
Discovery Miles 4 270
Save R87 (17%)
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Ana looks out the pet store window with the store’s last
remaining animals for sale—a dog, a hedgehog and a mouse. What
are they waiting for? Ana remembers finding the dog and
bringing him to the store as a puppy. She’s watched as all the
other dogs—the most charming, the most elegant, the
strongest—have all gone off. Ana, too, has never left, except at
nights when she closes the store and goes home to the modest
apartment she shares with her grandmother. But a day comes
when the store owner announces that he has sold the store. An
office tower will be built in its place. It makes no difference to
him what happens to the animals, but Ana knows what she does next
will make all the difference to her friends. Because after being
together so long, isn’t that what they are? An exciting new
offering by internationally acclaimed, award-winning picture book
creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng, The Pet Store Window
is a stirring reminder of those who are often overlooked or left
behind by society, showing readers the ways in which we can offer
each other hope, support and friendship in difficult times. Key
Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State
Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With
prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story
and define the role of each in telling the story.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and
experiences of characters in stories.
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Drawing Outdoors (Hardcover)
Jairo Buitrago; Translated by Elisa Amado; Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
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R357
Discovery Miles 3 570
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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"This inspired story about the magic of art, nature, and educators
is a breath of fresh air." -Booklist "Full of wonder... Schoolhouse
bliss." -Kirkus STARRED Review Let's all draw dinosaurs ...
outdoors! In this remarkable picture book, a group of students
spend an unforgettable day drawing dinosaurs outside with their
extraordinary teacher. Maybe your school has a playground, gym,
computers, and a library. But at this school in a faraway mountain
range, things are a little different. There's a blackboard, some
chairs ... and not much else. But with the help of an extraordinary
teacher and a little imagination, anything is possible! The
students in this spirited picture book spend their days drawing
dinosaurs outdoors. They draw astounding, spectacular creatures
that come to life before their eyes, and turn their school into a
wondrous place, where any child would want to go and learn. Drawing
Outdoors celebrates the amazing impact of teachers, and the
wonderful worlds kids can create while drawing. A perfect gift for
a beloved teacher, kids who love dinosaurs, and aspiring artists!
An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
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Two White Rabbits (Hardcover)
Jairo Buitrago; Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng; Translated by Elisa Amado
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R410
Discovery Miles 4 100
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is
like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the
US border. They travel mostly on the roof of a train known as The
Beast, but the little girl doesn't know where they are going. She
counts the animals by the road, the clouds in the sky, the stars.
Sometimes she sees soldiers. She sleeps, dreaming that she is
always on the move, although sometimes they are forced to stop and
her father has to earn more money before they can continue their
journey. As many thousands of people, especially children, in
Mexico and Central America continue to make the arduous journey to
the US border in search of a better life, this is an important book
that shows a young migrant's perspective. Correlates to the Common
Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify
characters, settings, and major events in a story.
"Those who feel physically or emotionally distant from beloved
adults will take comfort in the idea that there are others who
care. A subtle and affecting journey to resilience best shared
one-on-one to pore over the spectacular artwork."-School Library
Journal, STARRED REVIEW From one of the great creative teams in
picture books, On the Other Side of the Garden is about a city girl
learning to accept the change brought about by her parents'
separation after she is left at her grandmother's house in the
country. The girl feels abandoned and lonely, but after venturing
into the nighttime garden, she is befriended by an owl, a frog and
a mouse. Her talkative new companions show her an extraordinary new
world by the light of the moon. When the girl gets back in the
morning, her grandmother seems neither alarmed or angry about the
girl's nighttime adventures. Instead she gently introduces her
granddaughter to her new surroundings, making clear that the girl
is welcome. And as the sun warms their backs, the two seem content
to get to know each other better. Buitrago's stories convey large
truths through understatement and suggestion. This story,
beautifully illustrated by Yockteng, shows how a child can use her
own bravery and curiosity to confront confusing and potentially
frightening realities, such as a parents' separation and being left
with an almost unknown relative. There is an endnote about the
plants and animals that might be found in such a garden. Key Text
Features garden inventory Correlates to the Common Core State
Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use
illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters,
setting, or events. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how
characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.7 Use information gained from the
illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate
understanding of its characters, setting, or plot.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain how specific aspects of a text's
illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a
story (e.g., create mood, emphasize aspects of a character or
setting) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.1 Refer to details and examples in
a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when
drawing inferences from the text.
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Wounded Falcons (Hardcover)
Jairo Buitrago; Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng; Translated by Elisa Amado
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R417
Discovery Miles 4 170
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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A story about the heart-opening effect that taking care of a
wounded creature has on a wounded boy, from acclaimed picture-book
creators Jairo Buitrago and Rafael Yockteng. Adrian is always in
trouble, at school and at home, while Santiago gets along quite
well. But they are friends. When Adrian finds a wounded bird in an
abandoned lot in the midst of the city, things begin to change.
Taking care of the bird, learning all about it, discovering that it
is a falcon, loving it - and accepting what this love means - gives
Adrian a chance to show others a glimpse of who he truly is.
Santiago has always known that Adrian has a big heart, and his
steadfast friendship is also the reason Adrian has a chance to
heal. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core
State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3
With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and
major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6 With prompting
and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define
the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7
With prompting and support, describe the relationship between
illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment
in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using
key details. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in
stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond
to major events and challenges.
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Dos conejos blancos (Hardcover)
Jairo Buitrago; Illustrated by Rafael Yockteng
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R559
R476
Discovery Miles 4 760
Save R83 (15%)
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In this moving and timely story, a young child describes what it is
like to be a migrant as she and her father travel north toward the
US border. They travel mostly on the roof of a train known as The
Beast, but the little girl doesn’t know where they are going. She
counts the animals by the road, the clouds in the sky, the stars.
Sometimes she sees soldiers. She sleeps, dreaming that she is
always on the move, although sometimes they are forced to stop and
her father has to earn more money before they can continue their
journey. As many thousands of people, especially children, in
Mexico and Central America continue to make the arduous journey to
the US border in search of a better life, this is an important book
that shows a young migrant’s perspective. Correlates to the
Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3 With prompting and support, identify
characters, settings, and major events in a story.
Entre dos montanas, cerca de un arroyo, en medio de la nada, se
encuentra una escuela sin patio de juegos, gimnasio, biblioteca, ni
computadoras. Como dice la nina que nos cuenta esta historia:
"Nuestra escuela no tiene casi nada. Un pizarron, unas sillas".
Pero en esta escuela hay algo que nadie mas tiene: una maestra como
ninguna otra en el mundo. "Ahi esta siempre, en la puerta de la
escuela esperandonos en la manana", dice la nina. El dia en que se
desarrolla esta historia, la maestra lleva a sus alumnos afuera y
les pide que dibujen algo grande y puntiagudo escondido entre los
arboles. A medida que los estudiantes observan de cerca, comienzan
a comprender lo que estan viendo... !pero, entonces, la maestra ya
esta senalando a la proxima bestia magnifica! Este inspirador e
ingenioso libro hara que cualquier nino tenga el inmenso deseo de
asistir a esta escuela especial y recibir lecciones de esta
extraordinaria maestra. ?Y quien dice que esto no puede suceder en
todas partes? An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone Kids
This delightful recipe in poem form shows us all, young and old,
how to make a heartwarming, tummy-filling bean soup From gathering
the beans, onions and garlic to letting them swim in the pot until
the house smells wonderful and it’s time for supper. A young boy
helps his mother prepare a soup the whole family will enjoy using
ingredients from Mother Earth. Onions are “yellow as the dawn,”
beans are like stars spread out on the “sky of the table” and
the water in the pot is “as deep as a little lake.” While the
soup is cooking, the boy buries the cooking scraps under a tree in
the yard “so Mother Earth keeps on growing flavors.” Simply
written, yet full of vivid imagery, Jorge Argueta’s verse and
Rafael Yockteng’s animated illustrations make preparing bean soup
a fun, almost magical experience. This book is a great family
recipe/poem for those who already love bean soup — it is a
comfort food for many — and for those who are looking for a
delicious new healthy food. Key Text Features recipe procedural
text Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English
Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions
about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.5 Recognize
common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.4 Describe how words and phrases (e.g.,
regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm
and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
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