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Perfect for kids aged 4-8 comes a stunning picture book about persistence, being creative in the garden, and adapting to a new place.When Amina moves from the Caribbean to a new snowy home, she misses growing her favorite foods. There are no coconut trees to climb, no gardens full of sweet potatoes and callaloo—only ice and snow. As Amina looks out her frosted window, she sings a traditional children’s song from back home, adding her own twist: “There’s a brown girl in the snow, tra la la la la, where none of her plants will grow.”Determined to find a way to make her favorite plants grow in a new climate, she comes across a possible solution after discovering a library book about gardening and greenhouses. Perhaps there is a way to grow sweet potatoes, after all!This stunning picture book written by a Guyanese-born author features:An introduction to gardening and greenhousesA note from the author about the inspiration behind the storyWith gorgeous images by Marianne Ferrer, and moving text by Yolanda T. Marshall, Brown Girl in the Snow is inspired by a traditional Caribbean children’s song and captures a child’s unwavering persistence and passion, as she grows into her new home.

A moving, funny, remarkable book about what to do when a giant comes and eats up your city … including your mother!It’s an ordinary day. Victor’s mother is running out the door to go to work and Victor is enjoying his milky hot chocolate when, suddenly, there is a terrible screech and a horrible shaking. When he looks out the window, Victor sees an enormous sleeping giant lying atop the city! He’s eaten all the trees, buildings, cars, and people—even Victor’s mother!Can Victor find a way to save the city and get his mother back? And how can he make sure the giant goes back to sleep?From acclaimed creator, Rafael Yockteng comes an empowering story of bravery and overcoming challenges no matter what.An Aldana Libros Book, Greystone KidsAlso available in Spanish.

From the winner of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize and the American Indian Youth Literature AwardI’d like to tell you a rather true story about a big black cat who started out gray. Her name was May.Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May? Is she under the porch? Maybe on the roof?Margaux’s nitôsis (the Cree word for auntie) helps search for May in the tall grass. But soon nitôsis needs to leave: she’s moving away to the big city, and has to pack her things into boxes. Margaux helps nitôsis, but she can’t take her mind off May. Will she ever return? nitôsis is worried, too. But little do they know, May has a surprise in store for both of them!This fun and heartwarming story with a surprise happy ending invites readers to share their own cat stories. My Friend May is a tribute to love and the balance between all beings, and the experiences and emotions that connect us all.My Friend May features:A glossary of Cree words used throughout the bookBackmatter content that includes a pronunciation guide

NOW AN INSPIRING ANIMATED SPECIAL ON APPLE TV+ FEATURING MOANA’S AULIʻI CRAVALHOEveryone thinks Lulu is a bulldog.But she knows that can’t be true!Because Lulu is a rhinoceros!Kids will love this inspiring and funny picture book about a spunky bulldog who has the courage to be herself. “The perfect storyline to talk to kids about so many topics!”—NeuroclasticLulu knows she is a rhinoceros. She may have soft, fuzzy fur and a little nub that wiggles when she’s happy—but in her heart, she has thick gray skin and a tail that whips and twirls. And more than anything, Lulu would like her very own rhinoceros horn! “If only I had my horn, they would finally see the REAL me!”As Lulu sets out to find her horn, she meets all sorts of dogs and even pigeons who don’t understand her. To them, Lulu does not look like a rhinoceros! But Lulu doesn’t let others stand in her way. Soon, she meets a small friend that makes a big difference in her life. With help from her new friend, Lulu realizes that the courage to be herself was inside her all along ...The first picture book in a new series, Lulu is a Rhinoceros takes readers on an adventure through New York City and into Central Park Zoo to fetch and retrieve the most important possession Lulu owns—her identity! With adorable and vibrant artwork by acclaimed illustrator Sophie Corrigan, Lulu is a Rhinoceros conveys gentle messages for young readers about diversity, tolerance, self-expression, radical acceptance, and interdependence.Book 1 in the Lulu series:Lulu is kind, curious and brave; she knows who she is, and she believes in herself. In this hopeful series, Lulu and her friends remind young readers that anything is possible when we listen to each other, celebrate our differences, and approach others with curiosity, not judgement—just like Lulu does!Stream the music from the Apple TV+ hit musical special, Lulu Is A Rhinoceros, featuring songs “Good Morning, Beautiful You” and “The Perfect Me” from Auli’I Cravalho (Moana, Mean Girls: The All New Movie) and Alex Newell (Glee, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist). Available on your favorite streaming platform!

“A mesmerizing tale like no other.”—Priyanka Kumar, author of Conversations with Birds“A beautiful book. The writing about birds—their songs and sounds, what birds mean to us, the wonder and joy they evoke in us—is among the most original, insightful, and enjoyable I’ve read.”—James Macdonald Lockhart, author of Wild Air: In Search of BirdsongThis captivating memoir takes readers into the eccentric world of competitive bird-calling—following the coming-of-age story of two boys who found their voice in the natural world.This captivating book brings together two birds of a feather: Jean and Johnny, boys from very different worlds growing up in a small village in France. Jean is the genteel pharmacist’s son, dressed in his Sunday best; Johnny’s father is a rough, working-class sheep herder, always with the odor of animals clinging to him. Each year, over three hundred bird species visit their village, which intersects a major migratory flyway.The two boys’ stories converge when Jean enters a bird-calling contest. He places second, and at only eleven years old becomes a child celebrity on the bird-calling circuit. Then Johnny starts to compete as well. At the annual bird festival, both boys are standouts, and a long, admiring rivalry develops between them, eventually culminating in the European championships.As they evolve as performers, the two boys’ identities become more distinct: Jean is soft-spoken, while Johnny likes to play to the crowd. While most of their competitors are adult men, hunters who learned to call birds for sport, the two boys are fascinated with the pure beauty of birdsong, and in trying to transcend themselves through imitating birds. Their shared passion develops into an enduring partnership as performers, and they go on to tour the world in concert as the Bird Singers.This is a story as much about friendship as it is about birdsong. The setting is timeless and bucolic, with long walks to small village schools, games of pick-up soccer, and father-son birding trips. The chapters, which bounce back and forth between the two narrators, are woven through with descriptions of colorful characters in the bird-calling competition circuit and the kind of ornithological detail that can only come from a true passion for birds. There is poetry in the description of the different birds, from common seagulls to thrushes and bluethroats and nightingales, and something like communion in the way Jean and Johnny understand the feathered friends they imitate.Unique, evocative, and cinematic, The Bird Singers is the story of an unlikely friendship, sparked by a desire to speak with the avian world.

For fans of Katie the Catsitter and Matilda, comes a heartwarming story for kids ages 7-10 about finding courage and discovering the possibility of new friendships.Maxime is ten years old. Her favorite things are her books and cats—especially her own cat, Turmeric. Like Matilda, the heroine of her favorite book, she feels different. She wouldn’t mind being like other kids but they make so much noise, it hurts her ears. So, her friends are the characters in her books, and her cat. If she were brave enough, she would talk to the new girl at school, who carries a copy of Matilda in her book bag.One day, she finds some mysterious bowls in the alley behind her house. She dresses up like a detective in order to investigate and meets an older woman, Catamou, who feeds the neighborhood''s stray cats. Soon enough, the two become friends. Maxime confides in Catamou, who encourages her to introduce herself to the new girl at school.This heartwarming story by award-winning author Lucile de Pesloüan is told alongside graphic-style illustrations by celebrated artist Jacques Goldstyn.An ode to cat-lovers, The World of Maxime is a celebration of friendship and an inspiring story about finding confidence in yourself.

"In Pear-Shaped, the uterus—misunderstood and often misdiagnosed—finally gets a long overdue biography. A fascinating and fantastically human look at an organ that is so much more than our shared entryway to life."—Abby Norman, author of Ask Me About My Uterus: A Quest to Make Doctors Believe in Women''s PainFans of Dr. Jen Gunter and Emily Nagoski will love this science-based and empowering guide to your uterus.It gives life to humankind, billions of people have one, and yet the uterus is still mysterious to many. And talking about it can feel taboo. But when you don’t talk about it, you don’t discover what’s normal and what’s not—or what questions to ask at the doctor’s office. The reality? This versatile, pear-shaped organ is worthy of everyone’s attention. In Pear-Shaped, a gynecologist and a science communicator join forces to tell the life story of your uterus.Did you know that the uterus is a muscle? Or that it can stretch to the size of a watermelon? In Pear-Shaped, the authors reveal surprising facts about the uterus, alongside practical, helpful information including:A detailed anatomy of the uterus with illustrations.An overview of its many functions.Complications that can impact fertility, childbearing, birth, and menstruation.Tips for advocating for yourself at the doctor’s office.Descriptions and images of what the uterus looks like (including the fact that it doesn’t always look the same for everyone).Real case studies from the author’s gynecological practice.Information about menstruation, contraception, abortion, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.As Pear-Shaped shows, the uterus is truly fascinating. But it also can be a source of serious concern for many. Pear-Shaped also discusses various problems and diseases that arise in the uterus—including endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, and unwanted pregnancy—and how everyday people work with their doctors to find a solution that works for them.

The bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees partners with his daughter to introduce kids aged 3-7 to the countless ways animals cool down and the importance of forests in hot weather.It’s a hot day—VERY hot! Piet the squirrel needs to find a good way to cool down and he can''t eat ice cream, like his friend Peter the forester, so he bounds off into the woods to search for another solution.Soon he meets some other animals and discovers all the ways they keep cool—how wasps spit water into their nests, wild pigs roll in the cool mud, and rabbits hide in their burrows underground. But none of these work for Piet. Just as he’s about to give up… he realizes he may have found the perfect way after all!Piet Cools Off brings to life amazing facts about the forest and features:Informative side bars that teach readers about the importance of forests and temperature regulation.Engaging backmatter that explores other ways animals cool down around the world.A fascinating introduction to learning about animals, nature and forests for younger kids.In this engaging book by bestselling author Peter Wohlleben and Carina Wohlleben, with adorable images by Rachel Qiuqi, readers can discover how animals—and the forest—work hard to stay cool in the hot weather.

“A WONDERFUL READ … Christine''s deep love for turtles comes through on each page."—CRAIG FOSTER, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER “Will appeal to anyone interested in the world around us.”—DR. JANE GOODALLFilled with reverence and wonder for the natural world, this captivating book reveals the secret life of sea turtles, one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, and the story of one female scientist’s fight to save their future.In 2015, a team of researchers carefully removed a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nostril off the coast of Costa Rica. The disturbing incident, which was captured on video, went viral, leading to corporate straw bans around the world. In this evocative book, reminiscent of Jane Goodall’s memoir In the Shadow of Man, the marine biologist behind the camera, Christine Figgener, recounts her own life spent studying and protecting sea turtles.From the time she was a young girl, Figgener was determined to become a biologist, and study the marvels of the marine world. In My Life With Sea Turtles, she shares how she went from a small, gray town on the edge of industry to the lush coastline of Costa Rica, where she fell in love with the local environment and its famous residents: the sea turtles.Figgener describes patrolling the beach at night, swimming with turtles in the open ocean, watching tiny turtles emerge from sandy nests, and risking her life during tropical storms. We learn about her experience as a woman in conservation, a male dominated space where she struggles to be taken seriously. Through discovering the fascinating science of sea turtles and the threats they face today, readers will be inspired to live their own lives differently to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures.

"Perfect for fans of the visual style and humor of Ben Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly, and also a useful introduction to marine habitats and sea life for classroom units and individual interest.”—School Library JournalThis hilarious new graphic novel from the Little Habitats series explores the ecosystem of a bay and the marine creatures and plant life that call it home.Crab is fed up with the bay. Each day is the same; nobody cares for him or appreciates his sense of humor. So he’s leaving. Just when he is about to go, he bumps into Larva, who is looking for a home. Crab agrees to show Larva around the bay, exploring its many places and residents, on his way out.Together, Crab and Larva visit the sea kelp, a fine shell-ection of oysters, mussels, clams, and a bickering group of sea anemones, amongst many more neighbors in the bay.Will Larva find the perfect spot to settle here? And if he does, what will Crab do?Designed for kids aged 6-9, Barnacle Bay features:Science-based information about marine life reviewed by expertsFun facts about underwater creatures and plant lifeBrightly colored graphic style illustrationsPacked with humor, playful jokes, and fun facts about marine life, this beautifully illustrated graphic novel dives into the fascinating world hidden within this tiny, often overlooked, ecosystem.Book 1 in the Little Habitats series!In a big world, we can often overlook the importance of being little! This series of graphic novels for young readers aims to introduce children to nature’s small and vital ecosystems. Full of humor and hijinks, each book in the series features a heartwarming story set in a different habitat, with accompanying fact pages throughout. The familiar becomes fantastic as we zoom in on these overlooked creatures and communities, and prepare to laugh out loud as we explore the environments that they inhabit.

This playful yet calming book about wonderful forest sounds is the perfect gift for introducing kids to loving—and respecting—the natural world around them.The forest has lots to say… if you listen.When a child steps into the forest, her ears are open and her heart is too. She listens carefully and hears marvelous things. She hears the rustling of leaves sharing their secrets. She hears a beetle balancing on a branch. And the more she listens, the more she learns.I Hear You, Forest is an excellent resource for outdoor education, classroom learning and homeschooling, helping to teach:Empathy and connection with all living thingsMindfulness and appreciation with the world around usThat the forest is full of magical sounds—you just have to listen!Book #1 in the Sounds of Nature series! This picture book series about listening to nature explores different ecosystems, including forest, ocean, and mountain soundscapes. It encourages mindfulness, outdoor education, and social-emotional learning, as readers join the characters in using their imaginations to hear the many things nature has to say.

"Reminiscent of the world of Richard Scarry…. for readers who delight in the details."—School Library JournalJoin two friends on a hilarious adventure through an animal city as they embark on a topsy-turvy journey to find each other!Leo and Kimbo are best friends. Despite living on opposite sides of the city, they meet almost every day. But today is a very special day: it’s Kimbo’s birthday!Leo decides to surprise his friend with a birthday present and so heads off to meet up with Kimbo across the busy city. But little does Leo know that Kimbo is headed to Leo’s house! Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this zany city: there''s a bug parade, a shop selling rhymes, a busy bakery selling cream puffs and ice cream, a Robo-Dog dancing in the park, and so much more!From the creators of No. 5 Bubblegum Street, featuring artwork that "share[s] the bright hand-drawn style of beloved Scarry characters" (The Times), join the friends as their paths get tangled and the city takes them on an adventure. Will they ever get to celebrate together?There is so much to see in this vibrant city! Come along and join the adventure!

?Wade Davis is a true wayfinder, and these essays offer new insight into his visionary approach to culture, landscape, and the planet he loves as fiercely as any writer working today.??John Vaillant, author of Fire WeatherA timely and eclectic collection from one of the foremost thinkers of our time, ?a powerful, penetrating and immensely knowledgeable writer? (The Guardian).The essays in this collection came about during the unhurried months when one who had traveled incessantly was obliged to stay still, even as events flared on all sides in a world that never stops moving. Wade Davis brings his unique cultural perspective to such varied topics as the demonization of coca, the sacred plant of the Inca; the Great War and the birth of modernity; the British conquest of Everest; the endless conflict in the Middle East; reaching beyond climate fear and trepidation; on the meaning of the sacred. His essay, ?The Unraveling of America,? first published in Rolling Stone, attracted five million readers and generated 362 million social media impressions. Media interest in the story was sustained over many weeks, with interview requests coming in from 23 countries.The anthropological lens, as Davis demonstrates, reveals what lies beneath the surface of things, allowing us to see, and to seek, the wisdom of the middle way, a perspective of promise and hope that all of the essays in this collection aspire to convey.?Wade Davis has a gift for saying the unsayable. He?s a fearless explorer in the intellectual world, as in the physical. His refusal to embrace conventional wisdom on climate change, for example, and instead think through the issue for himself, is a model of independent thinking. Even when I disagree with Wade, as with some of his bleak comments about the United States, I?m grateful for his voice. We usually live on the surface of ideas when we talk about issues such as war and racism; Wade takes us far deeper.??David Ignatius, columnist and associate editor, Washington Post