-Titulo Original : Imagina -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A buoyant, breathtaking poem from Juan Felipe Herrera - brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo - speaks to every dreaming heart. Now in a Spanish-language edition!¿ALGUNA VEZ has imaginado quien seras cuando crezcas?Cuando Juan Felipe Herrera era niño, recogio flores, ayudo a su mama a alimentar a los pollitos, durmio bajo el cielo centelleante y aprendio a decirles adios a sus amiguitos cada vez que su familia seguia el camino campesino. Al crecer, Juan Felipe Herrera se convirtio en poeta.Su hermoso poema, “Imagina” y las sugerentes ilustraciones de Lauren Castillo le hablaran a cada lector y soñador que esta buscando su lugar en la vida.¿Quien podrias llegar a ser? Imagina . . .Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say goodbye to his amiguitoseach time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do? With this newly translated illustrated poem of endless possibility, Juan Felipe Herrera and Lauren Castillo breathe magic into the hopes and dreams of readers searching for their place in life. Review Lauren Castillos perfect illustrations -- warm, deftly composed, with the sensual allure of woodcuts--are so captivating they might on their own overcome a ho-hum story. But this poem is a masterly picture book text: Its precisely chosen words create a world you have to listen to, to think about. When at the end you learn that you were being told this boys story as a spur to your own potentially amazing one, the surprise and the gratification outweigh any sense of a lesson being taught.--The New York Times Book Review Spacious, light-filled spreads by Castillo (Nana in the City) conjure up landscapes of red earth, bright sun, and long views. Herrera writes of the joy of creation and discovery, and says little about the hardships he must have undergone. The story of a brown-skinned boy who practiced/ spelling words/ in English by/ saying them in Spanish/ like--pehn-seel for/ pencil reaching recognition as the nations most lauded poet offers a heartening narrative of hope: imagine.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) Castillos ink and foam monoprint illustrations are a tender accompaniment to Herreras verse, the black lines of her illustrations flowing across the page in rhythm with the authors poetry. Together this makes for a charming read-aloud for groups or a child snuggled in a lap. A lyrical coming-of-age story in picture-book form that begs to be shared.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Written by the master wordsmith himself, this work details Herreras life as a young boy spending time outside and then as an adolescent learning to craft poetry, before ultimately receiving the honor of U.S. Poet Laureate as an adult. His words are accompanied by pen-and-foam monoprint illustrations that sweep across the page to create a soft, dreamy feeling, further encouraging readers to heed the authors recurring refrain: imagine. Readers will finish the story envisioning all the possibilities that may await them. A beautifully illustrated poem that will be cherished by children. A first purchase.--School Library Journal (starred review) With solid storytelling and evocative detail, Herrera invites youngsters to relate to his own experiences, making this a more grounded outing than many exhortations to young audiences. Castillos art cleverly employs pencil and foam monoprint to contrast the assured, homey linework that anchors the figures with the dappled textures of light and col...

-Titulo Original : Arriba, Abajo Y Alrededor -Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: An inviting introduction to the wonder of plants, food, and gardening. . . . Will be a favorite of teachers, students, and home readers alike. - Kirkus ReviewsLos pimientos crecen hacia arriba.Las papas crecen hacia abajo.Y alrededor, las calabazas se enredan, se enredan y se enredan.De semillas que caen al suelo hasta el maiz que parece reventar, ¡todo en este huerto esta en movimiento!From seeds dropping into soil to corn bursting from its stalks, from children chasing butterflies to ants burrowing underground, everything in this vibrant Spanish language picture book pulses with life- in all directions! Sprightly illustrations set the mood for a rhythmic text that follows nature’s course to a final feast of backyard bounty...

-Titulo Original : Guess How Much I Love You-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Celebrate twenty-five years of love right up to the moon and back! A new board-book edition is perfect for little hands.How much does Little Nutbrown Hare love his daddy? And how much does Big Nutbrown Hare love him back? The cherished tale of boundless affection is ready for boundless sharing in a durable board-book edition for the younger set. Review Effused with tenderness, McBratneys wise, endearing, and droll story is enriched by the near-monochromatic backdrop of Jerams pen-and-wash artwork, rendered earthy tones of moss, soft brown, and gray for a visually quieting effect just right for that last soothing tale before sleep.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)An endearing nursery game is beautifully revitalized in this comforting, sleepy-time picture book. . . . Theres not a wrong note in this tender tale, which should become an endearing bedtime favorite - right up there with Goodnight Moon.-Booklist (starred review)Every parent will relate.-USA TodayA well-written gem with sprightly illustrations.-L.A. ParentAn extraordinary childrens book that captures the unique dialogue between a parent and child.-Child MagazineThe perfect bedtime story for sleepy little ones. Sam McBratneys soft, repetitive text is reminiscent of classic tales by Margaret Wise Brown (Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny). . . . Anita Jerams watercolor renderings of this endearing pair add sweet humor to a finely crafted book.-Christian Science Monitor About the Author Sam McBratney (1943?2020) is the author of the internationally best-selling classic Guess How Much I Love You and its sequel, Will You Be My Friend?, as well as All My Favorites, all illustrated by Anita Jeram. He also wrote Just You and Me and There, There, both illustrated by Ivan Bates, and Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See, illustrated by Linda Ólafsdottir, among many other books for children. Anita Jeram is the illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You, the Guess How Much I Love You Storybooks, and You’re All My Favorites, all by Sam McBratney. She has also illustrated several books by Amy Hest, including Little Chick and a series about Sam and Mrs. Bear. Anita Jeram lives in Northern Ireland...

-Titulo Original : Because Of Winn-dixie-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: The classic heartwarming tale from Kate DiCamillo-now with an afterword from the beloved author, reflecting on twenty years in printOne summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries-and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everything that happens that summer is because of Winn-Dixie. This updated edition of Kate DiCamillo’s classic novel invites readers to make themselves at home-whether they’re experiencing the book for the first time or returning to an old favorite. Review Take one disarmingly engaging protagonist and put her in the company of a tenderly rendered canine and youve got yourself a recipe for the best kind of down-home literary treat. Kate DiCamillos voice in Because of Winn-Dixie should carry from the steamy, sultry pockets of Florida clear across the miles to enchant young readers everywhere. - Karen Hesse, author of the Newbery-award winner Out of the Dust About the Author Kate DiCamillo says of writing BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE, I was living in an apartment where no dogs were allowed. As a result, I was suffering from a serious case of dog withdrawal. One night, before I went to sleep, I heard this little girls voice (with a Southern accent) say, I have a dog named Winn-Dixie. When I woke up the next morning, the voice was still talking, and I started writing down what India Opal Buloni was telling me. The book is (I hope) a hymn of praise to dogs, friendship, and the South. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. My name is India Opal Buloni, and last summer my daddy, the preacher, sent me to the store for a box of macaroni-and-cheese, some white rice, and two tomatoes and I came back with a dog. This is what happened: I walked into the produce section of the Winn-Dixie grocery store to pick out my two tomatoes and I almost bumped right into the store manager. He was standing there all red-faced, screaming and waving his arms around.Who let a dog in here? he kept on shouting. Who let a dirty dog in here?At first, I didn’t see a dog. There were just a lot of vegetables rolling around on the floor, tomatoes and onions and green peppers. And there was what seemed like a whole army of Winn-Dixie employees running around waving their arms just the same way the store manager was waving his.And then the dog came running around the corner. He was a big dog. And ugly. And he looked like he was having a real good time. His tongue was hanging out and he was wagging his tail. He skidded to a stop and smiled right at me. I had never before in my life seen a dog smile, but that is what he did. He pulled back his lips and showed me all his teeth. Then he wagged his tail so hard that he knocked some oranges off a display, and they went rolling everywhere, mixing in with the tomatoes and onions and green peppers.The manager screamed, Somebody grab that dog!The dog went running over to the manager, wagging his tail and smiling. He stood up on his hind legs. You could tell that all he wanted to do was get face to face with the manager and thank him for the good time he was having in the produce department, but somehow he ended up knocking the manager over. And the manager must have been having a bad day, because lying there on the floor, right in front of everybody, he started to cry. The dog leaned over him, real concerned, and licked his face.Please, said the manager. Somebody call the pound.Wait a minute! I hollered. That’s my dog. Don’t call the pound.All the Winn-Dixie employees turned around and looked at me, and I knew I had done something big. And maybe stupid, too. But I couldn’t help it. I couldn’t let that dog go to the pound.Here, boy...

-Titulo Original : Its Not The Stork! A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families And Friends (the Family Library)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids. - The Horn Book (starred review)Young children are curious about almost everything, especially their bodies. And young children are not afraid to ask questions. What makes me a girl? What makes me a boy? Why are some parts of girls and boys bodies the same and why are some parts different? How was I made? Where do babies come from? Is it true that a stork brings babies to mommies and daddies? Its Not the Stork! helps answer these endless and perfectly normal questions that preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school children ask about how they began. Through lively, comfortable language and sensitive, engaging artwork, Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley address readers in a reassuring way, mindful of a childs healthy desire for straightforward information. Two irresistible cartoon characters, a curious bird and a squeamish bee, provide comic relief and give voice to the full range of emotions and reactions children may experience while learning about their amazing bodies. Vetted and approved by science, health, and child development experts, the information is up-to-date, age-appropriate, and scientifically accurate, and always aimed at helping kids feel proud, knowledgeable, and comfortable about their own bodies, about how they were born, and about the family they are part of.Back matter includes an index. Review Straightforward, informative, and personable…This book will be accessible to its intended audience, comforting in its clarity and directness, and useful to a wide range of readers.-School Library Journal (starred review)Harris’ respectful writing targets children’s natural curiosity without cloaking matters in obfuscating language.-Booklist (starred review)In their previous landmark volumes . . . Harris and Emberley established themselves as the purveyors of reader-friendly, straightforward information on human sexuality for readers as young as seven. Here they successfully tackle the big questions . . . for even younger kids.-The Horn Book (starred review)An excellent introduction to babies’ origins for youngest curious minds.-Publishers Weekly (featured in Children’s Notes: True Companions)Emberleys cartoon cast, a celebration of demographic diversity, do double duty as helpful diagrams of body parts and fetal development, and as examples of loving families in action.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksA happy addition to the Harris-Emberley family.-Kirkus ReviewsMany parents will like this book’s direct approach.-Wall Street JournalThis informative book covers everything from why boys and girls have different body parts to how a baby is born.-ParentsThe book is written in clear, straightforward language and accompanied by cartoon illustrations.-Columbus Dispatch (included in a list of the top children’s books of the year)Adults will gratefully draw on the books frank language and friendly tone when talking things over with their kids in the car or at the zoo… This must-have family resource addresses all kinds of such funny misconceptions, supplying instead the real facts of life.-San Francisco ChronicleTackles the sensitive subject of human reproduction with delicacy and honesty.-Baltimore’s ChildWe recommend these books for parents, teachers, librarians, health professionals and clergy as trusted and accessible resources to get answers and information about how to talk to youth about sexuality.-The Parent BuzzTheres a direct correlation between fear of naming body parts and kids interest in finding out about them…The lucky ones discover the Robie Harris/Michael Emberley books…-Newbery winner Susan Patron, quoted in PW Childrens BookshelfWell-laced with humorous illustra...

-Titulo Original : The Miraculous Journey Of Edward Tulane-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A classic tale by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo, America’s beloved storyteller.Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. . . . Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. Along the way, we are shown a miracle - that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.Featuring black-and-white illustrations and a refreshed cover by Bagram Ibatoulline. Review Just because it’s intended for a younger audience doesn’t mean there isn’t something worthwhile in there for us all. -Sara Jessica ParkerOne reading is hardly enough to savor the rich philosophical nuances of DiCamillo’s story. I think I will go read it again right now.-The New York Times Book ReviewThis achingly beautiful story shows a true master of writing at her very best.-School Library Journal (starred review)The story soars because of DiCamillos lyrical use of language and her understanding of universal yearnings. This will be a pleasure to read aloud.-Booklist (starred review)Once again, DiCamillo harkens back to an older storytelling style, filled with magic and the transformational power of love. . . . The reader will be transformed, too.-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)There will be inevitable comparison of Edward Tulane to The Velveteen Rabbit, and Margery Williamss classic story can still charm after 83 years. But as delightful as it is, it cant match the exquisite language, inventive plot twists, and memorable characters of DiCamillos tale.-Publishers Weekly, boxed signature reviewThe delicate sepia images that head each chapter and the full-color illustrations augment the emotional tenor of the book.-The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksDiCamillo writes tenderly and lyrically but with restraint, keeping a tight focus on Edward’s experience and gradual awakening.-The Horn BookBagram Ibatoullines exquisite illustrations cast a warm light across this . . . tale by one of todays most admired writers for children.-Wall Street JournalDiCamillo has carved out a distinct place as one of her generations most beloved writers.-Chicago TribuneWhen Edwards journey ends, the reader will be wishing this story could go on and on.-Washington Post Book WorldIn the tradition of poignant, beloved childrens classics like Don Freemans Corduroy and Anna Sewells Black Beauty comes best-selling, Newbery Medal-winning author Kate DiCamillos utterly charming creation The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. . . . With traditional illustrations and text that begs to be read aloud, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will quickly take a place of honor on every childs bookshelf, undoubtedly and deservedly.-Time Out New York KidsDiCamillo . . . is a natural childrens-book writer.-Boston HeraldThis choice is destined to become a classic.-Dallas Morning NewsDiCamillo’s book is as much a literary miracle as Edward’s transformation.-Raleigh News and ObserverDiCamillo’s newest offering is full of lovely, stately language, a riveting plot and a message that is heartwarming without being preachy. Fans of Because of Winn-Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux will not be disappointed. . . .This tale has destined to be classic written all over it, and it lives up to its great promise.-Book PageA rare and beautiful book that remains in the soul.-San Diego Union-TribuneElegantly designed, with delicate, full-color plate paintings by Bagram Ibatoulline, it has the look of a classic.-Miami HeraldLovingly told, DiCamillos affection for her characters shines through and overtakes you and by the books end, readers will care deeply.-Honolulu AdvertiserA new classic has been forged...

-Titulo Original : Its So Amazing! A Book About Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, And Families (the Family Library)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “An outstanding book. . . . Meets the needs of those in-between or curious kids who are not ready, developmentally or emotionally, for It’s Perfectly Normal.” -Booklist (starred review)How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies-and about sex and sexuality, too. It’s So Amazing! provides the answers-with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. Created by the author and illustrator of It’s Perfectly Normal, this forthright and funny book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary. Review This thoughtful, innovative, and comprehensive book helps children with issues that are on their minds anyway-and gives all of us the language we need to share with them.-T. Berry Brazelton, MD, founder of Brazelton Touchpoints Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Joshua Sparrow, MD, co-authors of “Touchpoints: Birth to Three” and “Touchpoints: Three to Six”Even if your child hasnt reached puberty, talk with him or her about what lies ahead. If youd like some help, check out the excellent picture book ITS SO AMAZING! . . . It could help prepare your son or daughter - as well as reassure you.-Time MagazineIts a beauty; its your privilege to use it. Enough said.-Boston GlobeAs a pediatrician, I know that children have many questions about reproduction, birth, bodies, babies, and families. Finding the answers, in a comfortable, appropriate, and interesting way, is an essential part of growing up healthy in body and mind. This book provides an opportunity for children to find answers to their questions with clarity of explanation, fabulous illustrations, and humor, together with an all-important sense of wonder.-Perri Klass, MD, Professor of Journalism and Pediatrics, New York UniversityA cleverly illustrated guide to everything from adoption to zygotes.-Child MagazineGenuinely sweet, in a genre in which there’s a fairly despicable tendency to be edgy, brash, and cool, as if what kids can put out must be what they need from grownups.…sensible, even existential, answers…honest and tender drawings.-The New Yorker[A] friendly and sensitive guide for younger children . . . Harris throughout manages to leave no stone unturned in this thoughtful, intelligent, and most importantly, exuberant celebration of the creation and operation of children and adult bodies . . . Parents looking for a way to keep embarrassment to a minimum when discussing sexuality with their young children will appreciate this book.-Horn Book, starred review, The. . . this provides sensible, reassuring answers to readers questions and concerns, and interrupts the rain of information with occasional silliness.-Kirkus Reviews, pointered reviewIndeed, ITS SO AMAZING! is written and illustrated with such thought that a child can hide way and study it.-New York Times, TheAnother barrier-breaking contribution by Harris and Emberley that seamlessly bridges ITS PERFECTLY NORMAL and HAPPY BIRTH DAY! . . . An essential guide that will delight and inform and appeal to young readers as well as adults.-School Library Journal, starred reviewA well-loved tool for many parents, and one that has made the talk more fun and relevant.-Planned Parenthood.orgEmberley illustrates the rich diversity of bodies in a breathtakingly matter-of-fact way.-Wondertime magazineIts accurate, non-judgmental and comprehensive, yet theres no danger of information overload because humor is used to leaven the seriousness of the topics presented.-Syndicated Column - Lynne BurkeBright, comic-style illustrations featuring a knowledgable bird and an embarrassed bee. . . . Clear subject headings make the text easy to browse.-Book Links About the Author Robie H. Harris says, My challenge in writing ITS S...

-Titulo Original : Julian Is A Mermaid-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julian sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 2-Young Julian lives with his abuela and is obsessed with mermaids. He imagines taking off his clothes, growing a tail, and swimming freely through the blue-tinted water with swirls of fish and stingrays. After spying some women on a train dressed as mermaids, Julian later tells his abuela, I am also a mermaid, then proceeds to wrap a curtain around his waist as a tail. Ferns in his hair complete the fantastical look, and when his grandmother catches him -is he in trouble? Not at all! In fact, she takes Julian to a festival where people are dressed as fantastically as Julian. Love couples the spare narrative with vivid, imaginative, and breathtaking illustrations. VERDICT A heartwarming must-have for one-on-one and small group sharing.-Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston Review This is Jessica Love’s debut picture book, and every choice she makes - the spare text, a color palette both muted and lively, full-bleed pages that make even subway cars and apartment rooms feel as expansive as the ocean - imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor…Alongside Julian, readers learn that anyone can be a mermaid: All it takes is love and acceptance, a little imagination and a big swishy tail.-The New York Times Book ReviewLove couples the spare narrative with vivid, imaginative, and breathtaking illustrations. A heartwarming must-have for one-on-one and small group sharing.-School Library Journal (starred review)Refreshingly, Spanish words arent italicized. Though it could easily feel preachy, this charmingly subversive tale instead offers a simple yet powerful story of the importance of being seen and affirmed.-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)[Julian] is, in a word, fabulous. Love lets an anxious beat pass before Abuela takes Julian by the hand, leading him to what some readers may recognize as the Coney Island Mermaid Parade. “Like you, mijo,” says Abuela. “Let’s join them.” Love’s deep empathy for her characters and her keen-eyed observations of urban life come together in a story of love, understanding, and embracing the mermaid within us all.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)The luminous, lovely, and layered art is what really makes the book...The concluding parade is a confectionary wonder of marine fantasy that many kids will yearn to join, and it might prompt adults to set up their own in- library mermaid celebrations. More importantly, though, those who’ve been shy about their love for dazzle and showmanship will love the idea of a formidable grandparental ally, and they will find this encouraging and empowering.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)Julian’s emotional journey takes on depth through small but important details: a wary look in the mirror, a slight inward slump of the shoulders, a chin held high while marching down the street. Love uses vibrant watercolors with gouache and ink and a lively style to create scenes that splash and swirl to life on the page.-The Horn Book (starred review)Across her watercolor, gouache and ink spre...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo? Deluxe Edition-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Looking for Waldo? Search no more. The time has come and we’ re celebrating our favorite wanderer in style!For over a quarter of a century, the bespectacled Waldo has held a place as a beloved cultural icon. Candlewick has reissued the classic Waldo adventure with special features worthy of a stalwart hero. This Wheres Waldo? deluxe edition boasts:- a striking jacketed cover- an original poster on the underside of the jacket- a spot-the-difference game between the jacket and self-cover designs- a gatefold with a visual checklist on every spread- a never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread- new things to search for! About the Author Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. The turning point came when he was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own, says the man behind the Waldo books. I’d like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them...

-Titulo Original : Its Perfectly Normal Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, Gender, And Sexual Health (the Family Library)-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Fully and fearlessly updated, this vital new edition of the acclaimed book on sex, sexuality, bodies, and puberty deserves a spot in every family’s library.With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It’s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated editionyet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art. Updates include: * A shift to gender-neutral vocabulary throughout* An expansion on LGBTQIA topics, gender identity, sex, and sexuality-making this a sexual health book for all readers* Coverage of recent advances in methods of sexual safety and contraception with corresponding illustrations* A revised section on abortion, including developments in the shifting politics and legislation as well as an accurate, honest overview * A sensitive and detailed expansion on the topics of sexual abuse, the importance of consent, and destigmatizing HIV/AIDS* A modern understanding of social media and the internet that tackles rapidly changing technology to highlight its benefits and pitfalls and ways to stay safe onlineInclusive and accessible, this newest edition of It’s Perfectly Normal provides young people with the knowledge and vocabulary they need to understand their bodies, relationships, and identities in order to make responsible decisions and stay healthy. Review Its Perfectly Normal is informative and interesting; reassuring and responsible; warm and charming. I wish every child (and parent) could have a copy. - Penelope Leach, Ph.D., author of YOUR BABY & CHILDI recommend [ITS PERFECTLY NORMAL] to parents and children who are coming into adolescence. They will love it. - T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. author of TOUCHPOINTSA perfectly wonderful treatment of the always touchy subject of sex education for young people. The book treats the subject seriously and its intended readers respectfully. - Hugh B. Price, president, National Urban League, Inc. About the Author Robie H. Harris has written many award-winning books for children of all ages, including the definitive Family Library about sexuality: It’s Perfectly Normal, It’s So Amazing!, and It’s NOT the Stork! She is also the author of the first three books in the Let’s Talk About YOU and ME series. She lives in New York City.Michael Emberley is the illustrator of numerous books for children, including the Family Library. He lives in Ireland...

-Titulo Original : Where’s Waldo? The Ultimate Waldo Watcher Collection-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A collection for only the most diligent of searchers! Complete the picture and find your favorite Where’s Waldo?adventures in one sensational slipcase. Ready yourself for hours of searching with this slipcase full of Waldo’s best-selling adventures. This cool collection features seven puzzling classics-each including a spread full of new games and searches, and redesigned with a cohesive new look. Line them all up and you may even find the titular wanderer along their spines! Inside you’ll find: Where’s Waldo?Where’s Waldo Now?Where’s Waldo? The Fantastic JourneyWhere’s Waldo? In HollywoodWhere’s Waldo? The Wonder Book Where’s Waldo? The Great Picture Hunt Where’s Waldo? The Great Paper Chase Review As J.R.R. Tolkien once said, not all who wander are lost. With The Ultimate Waldo-Watcher Collection by Martin Handford, a deluxe slip-cover case of all seven ‘Where’s Waldo?’ books, you’ll know exactly where to look for your favorite flaneur.-The Boston Glob...

-Titulo Original : The Tiger Rising-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A National Book Award finalist by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo.Walking through the misty Florida woods one morning, twelve-year-old Rob Horton is stunned to encounter a tiger-a real-life, very large tiger-pacing back and forth in a cage. What’s more, on the same extraordinary day, he meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who shows her feelings as readily as Rob hides his. As they learn to trust each other, and ultimately, to be friends, Rob and Sistine prove that some things-like memories, and heartache, and tigers-can’t be locked up forever. Featuring a cover illustration by Stephen Walton. Review Kate DiCamillo, whose Because of Winn-Dixie was a Newbery Honor Book, again explores the difficulty of fitting into a new place. But The Tiger Rising is even more emotionally affecting as Rob and Sistine, united by their aloneness, grapple with unlocking their own heartaches as they debate whether to free the tiger. -The New York Times Book ReviewThe author delves deeply into the psyches of her cast with carefully choreographed scenes, opting for the economy of poetry over elaborate prose. . . . DiCamillo demonstrates her versatility by treating themes similar to those of her first novel with a completely different approach. Readers will eagerly anticipate her next work. -Publishers Weekly (starred review)It deals with the tough issues of death, grieving, and the great accompanying sadness, and has enough layers to embrace any reader. -School Library Journal (starred review)The story deftly shows the anxiety and suspense of getting close to someone after experience has taught you that may not be safe to do. DiCamillos gorgeous language wastes not a single word: spare and taut her sentences spin out, with the Florida mist rising off them, and unspoken words finally said aloud. -BooklistYoung readers who enjoyed DiCamillos first novel wont be disappointed by her second. -The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksThe brief novel, which features a well realized setting and an almost palpable aura of sadness, has a certain mythic quality. -The Horn Book. . . the tiger, burning bright with magnificent, feral presence, does make an arresting central image. -Kirkus ReviewsTogether [the characters] learn about trust, friendship, and feelings as they plot to set the tiger free. In the process, they learn another valuable lesson, one that readers wont soon forget. This poignant, powerful story was written by the author of the Newbery Honor book Because of Winn-Dixie. -Dallas Morning NewsDiCamillo, who grew up in Central Florida and wrote the multi-award winning Because of Winn-Dixie, could almost have titled her bittersweet second novel Because of the Tiger . . . because of the tiger, Rob and Sistine make the fateful decision that allows Rob and his father to grieve more openly for their loss. -Orlando SentinelPowerfully written by the author of Because of Winn-Dixie, this poignant story is certain to garner accolades on many levels. -Syndicated Column - Kendal Rautzhan About the Author Kate DiCamillo says of THE TIGER RISING, Rob Horton first showed up in a short story I was writing. I finished the story, but apparently Rob wasn’t finished with me. He hung around for weeks afterward, haunting the other stories I was working on. Finally, I said to him, ‘What in the world do you want?’ And he said, ‘I know where there’s a tiger.’ Like Sistine, I said one word back to him, ‘Where?’ THE TIGER RISING is how Rob Horton answered me. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. That morning, after he discovered the tiger, Rob went and stood under the Kentucky Star Motel sign and waited for the school bus just like it was any other day. The Kentucky Star sign was composed of a yellow neon star that rose and fell over a piece of blue neon in the shape of the state of Kentucky. Rob liked the sign; he harbored a dim but abiding notion that it would bring him good luck.Finding th...

-Titulo Original : Jabari Jumps-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “This simple and sincere tale of working up courage to face fears makes quite a splash.” - Kirkus ReviewsJabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He’s finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he’s a great jumper, so he’s not scared at all. “Looks easy,” says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. In a sweetly appealing tale of overcoming your fears, Gaia Cornwall captures a moment between a patient and encouraging father and a determined little boy you can’t help but root for. Review Cornwall captures the exquisite tingle of Jabari’s fear and excitement, which gives the book its drama. The visual details - the way the little sister’s tiny hand grips her father’s back while her father holds her brother’s hand - give the book its heart.-The New York Times Book ReviewThere are plenty of picture books reassuring kids who don’t quite achieve their own goals when they want to (see, for example, Ashley Spires’s The Thing Lou Couldn’t Do, BCCB 4/17), but here Cornwall celebrates success earned through overcoming fears and through reliance on the supportive presence of a loving parent...Pool season is right around the corner, and this funny and joyful outing will put everyone in the mood for a dip.-Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (starred review)Mixed-media images in serene muted colors, high-rise buildings above the tree line, and the intriguing addition of faded newsprint accents strengthen the urban feel of the illustrations. Jabari’s story will help assuage the fears kids experience when faced with a new and daunting adventure. A terrific seasonal storytime read-aloud that’s perfect for one-on-one sharing.-School Library Journal (starred review)In her debut, Cornwall places her loving black family at the center, coloring the swimming pool and park beyond in minty hues and adding whimsy with digitally collaged newspaper for skyscrapers...This simple and sincere tale of working up courage to face fears makes quite a splash.-Kirkus ReviewsThe dialogue and text are straightforward and make a nice pairing with the creatively chosen angles for the illustrations...a welcome piece for any summertime collection.-BooklistA daunting gaze downward, past Jabari’s toes that curl around the edge of the board, makes the water look incredibly far away, and when seen from behind, he seems as high up as the skyscrapers in the distance. It’s a lovely, knowing account of a big “first” in a child’s life.-Publishers WeeklyAgainst a backdrop of warm brown skin tones and cool aqua water, debut author-illustrator Cornwell presents an empowering and celebratory story. Young readers will root for Jabari as he prepares to take a leap of faith.-The Horn BookAnyone who has hesitated on the brink of something daunting-a brave act or a big decision-will feel a rush of kinship with the small protagonist of Gaia Cornwall’s picture book “Jabari Jumps”.-The Wall Street JournalBeautifully done.-PeopleIt’s a summertime rite of passage: jumping off the diving board for the first time. In Jabari Jumps (Candlewick, ages 4-8) Gaia Cornwall brings to vivid life this moment for one little boy…For young listeners, this lovely book is a reminder that the best summers have both challenging surprises and fun.-The Washington PostA little boy has finished his swimming lessons and is trying to get up the courage to jump off the diving board in this utterly charming debut picture book with a valuable lesson about conquering your fears from a gifted author-illustrator-Buffalo NewsFor a little lightheartedness “Jabari Jumps” (Candlewick, 2017; 15.99) is just the ticket. Gaia Cornwall wrote and illustrated this charming story of Jabari who goes to the swimming pool with his father and younger s...

-Titulo Original : Sam And Dave Dig A Hole (irma S And James H Black Award For Excellence In Childrens Literature (awards))-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: A 2015 Caldecott Honor BookWith perfect pacing, the multi-award-winning, New York Times best-selling team of Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen dig down for a deadpan tale full of visual humor.Sam and Dave are on a mission. A mission to find something spectacular. So they dig a hole. And they keep digging. And they find . . . nothing. Yet the day turns out to be pretty spectacular after all. Attentive readers will be rewarded with a rare treasure in this witty story of looking for the extraordinary - and finding it in a manner you’d never expect. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-The winning picture book team that created Extra Yarn (HarperCollins, 2012) is back together in this understated, humorous, and charmingly perplexing tale. Sam and Dave, who are either identical twin boys or friends who look astonishingly alike and share a sartorial sensibility, set out to dig a hole in the hopes of finding something spectacular. With shovels in hand, the boys (with an eager terrier looking on) begin to tunnel into the soil, but they just cant seem to find anything of interest. What works spectacularly is the clever play between words and pictures. As in Klassens This Is Not My Hat (Candlewick, 2012), readers are in on a joke to which the characters are oblivious. Namely, that each time the boys change direction, they narrowly miss discovering increasingly enormous jewels hidden in the earth. The book progresses with each verso showing the boys progress, while the recto features simple text, mostly dialogue between the practical but unlucky explorers. About halfway through, a spread reveals a diamond so large it can barely be contained on the page; it dwarfs the two boys and their trusty canine companion-but all for naught, since they decide to dig in a different direction. Exhausted and covered from head to toe in dirt, Sam and Dave decide to take a rest. Klassens use of muted earth tones and uncomplicated compositions is paired well with Barnetts deadpan humor. As they nap in their hole, the dog continues to dig…until suddenly the trio is falling; they soon land in a place that looks an awful lot like home. Small details reveal that this house and its inhabitants are ever so slightly changed. Are they dreaming? On the other side of the world? In a different dimension? Readers will have to puzzle that one out for themselves.-Kiera Parrott, School Library Journal Review A clever second collaboration between Barnett and Klassen... The prose is deadpan; the joke’s all in Klassen’s winsomely smudgy illustrations.-New York Times Book ReviewBarnett’s well-chosen words and plentiful white space support readers. Klassen’s cross-section illustrations give readers a mole’s-eye view of the underground proceedings, extending the spare text with visual humor.As in his previous books, Klassen shows an uncanny knack for conveying meaning with the subtlest of eye movements. How fitting that the wordless final spread features a knowing look between the dog and a cat familiar to Klassen fans; all that’s missing from the trippy conclusion is the theme music from The Twilight Zone. Mind-blowing in the best possible way.-Horn Book (starred review)When Sam and Dave dig a hole, readers get something spectacular. The boys, on the other hand, do not. Their quest to find the spectacular brings them painfully and humorously close to buried jewels as they spade their way into the ground, accompanied by an intrepid canine companion. ... Poor Sam and Dave. Lucky readers.-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Barnett’s comic voice is at its driest as he recounts that quintessential American childhood activity-the digging of the giant hole. ... Cross-sections of earth show them further and further down, and comic tension erupts as readers see gigantic diamonds buried at intervals underground while Sam and Dave tunnel on, missing every one... They land in their own backyard again-or do they? Barnett and Klassen dangle the...

-Titulo Original : Emily Windsnap Six Swishy Tails Of Land And Sea Books 1-6-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Dive into all six of Emily Windsnap’s magical adventures with this enchanting boxed set.Half-mermaid, half-human, and all magic, Emily Windsnap has had middle-grade readers under her spell for more than a decade. All six of her shimmering underwater adventures are now available in one beautiful collection of paperbacks with a bonus twelve-page friendship booklet for readers to share with their BFFs. Includes books 1 through 6, in paperback:The Tail of Emily WindsnapEmily Windsnap and the Monster from the DeepEmily Windsnap and the Castle in the MistEmily Windsnap and the Siren’s SecretEmily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight SunEmily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost SoulsBonus! Best Friends with Emily Windsnap booklet About the Author Liz Kessler is the author of the New York Times best-selling series about Emily Windsnap as well as three adventures about Philippa Fisher and her fairy godsister. She is also the author of the middle-grade novels A Year Without Autumn, North of Nowhere, and Has Anyone Seen Jessica Jenkins? as well as the Poppy the Pirate Dog series for young readers and the young adult novel Read Me Like a Book. Liz Kessler lives in Cornwall, England...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo?-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Where’s Waldo? Enjoying a refreshed cover on his first adventure - plus two new pages of games and searches!In the amazing original that set off the worldwide search for Waldo, the intrepid traveler is trekking from the beach to the mountains, the city to the county fair. And everywhere he goes, he somehow manages to lose more belongings to be found. About the Author Martin Handford began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes for numerous clients. The turning point came when he was asked to create a book showcasing his singular talent, and the character Waldo was born. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own, says the man behind the Waldo books. I’d like to inspire children - to open their minds, to explore more subjects, and to just be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that might not have occurred to them...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo? The Wonder Book-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: When books come alive! A classic Waldo adventure enjoys a refreshed cover - plus two new pages of searches.Where is Waldo off to now? Into a world of dreams and fantasies, of swarming scenes that could be invented only by the inspired mind of Martin Handford. Wilder and wackier than ever before, Waldos adventures span a crazy cake factory, the Land of Woof (imagine one thousand Woofs!), an endless maze of halls and doors (can you find the keys that match the keyholes?), a riotous fun fair of fruits and vegetables, and much more! About the Author Martin Handford is the creator of Waldo. He began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes - and the rest is history. He lives in England...

-Titulo Original : Wheres Waldo Now?-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Where’s Waldo? Enjoying a refreshed cover plus two new pages of games and searches!Waldo and his friends Wenda, Woof, Wizard Whitebeard, and Odlaw are cropping up in scenes throughout history, appearing alongside cavemen, gladiators, gold miners, and more. Waldo even gets lost in the future! About the Author Martin Handford, the man behind the mind-boggling Waldo books, began his career as a freelance illustrator specializing in drawing crowd scenes. I can’t tell you how pleased I am that Waldo has taken on a life of his own, he says. I’d like to inspire children to open their minds to explore subjects more, to be aware of what’s going on around them. I’d like them to see wonder in places that may not have occurred to them. Martin Handford lives in England...

-Titulo Original : The Odyssey-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer’s epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it’s never been told before.Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer’s epic.-Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians seriesFresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning-and a little help from Mount Olympus-to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years-though never quite like this. From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-Taking a world-famous epic poem and adapting it into a graphic-novel format for modern readers is certainly an enormous endeavor. But since Hinds already performed the same feat quite admirably with Beowulf (Candlewick, 2007) he has proven himself more than capable of the task. To sum up the classic story: Odysseus tries to get home after the Trojan War, but many obstacles are thrown in his way, and many people, creatures, and gods try to stop him. His men are loyal on the one hand, yet bad at following critical orders on the other, which results in even more delays. Meanwhile, his faithful wife Penelope waits for him while fending off scores of impatient suitors. Luckily for Odysseus, he does have a few supporters, including the goddess Athena. Hindss beautiful watercolors skillfully capture the rosy-fingered dawn, the wine-dark sea, the land of the dead, and many other settings and characters that will inspire readers. This adaptation goes far above and beyond the “highlights” coverage that other versions such as Tim Muccis The Odyssey (Sterling, 2010) provide. Hindss work will be a welcome addition for fans of Homers original work and for newcomers to this classic story.-Andrea Lipinski, New York Public Library?(c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Hinds’s beautiful watercolors skillfully capture the rosy-fingered dawn, the wine-dark sea, the land of the dead, and many other settings and characters that will inspire readers. …A welcome addition for fans of Homer’s original work and for newcomers to this classic story-School Library JournalA spectacular graphic novel.-Buffalo NewsThis finely detailed, lovingly drawn volume is worthy of any coffee table.-Florida Times­UnionWill attract your adventure loving boys and graphic novel fans. This adaptation belongs in every collection where the epic poem is studied …This should fly off the shelves.-Library Media Connection,Hinds has beautifully adapted Homer’s Odyssey with pencil and watercolor illustrations. He makes use of several translations yet retains the essence of Homer’s tale. Eye-catching artwork on the front and back covers and the detailed Grecian urns on the end pages bring readers immediately into Hinds’s visual interpretation. The bright and colorful illustrations help make the classic epic poem accessible.-VOYAWith this graphic-novel interpretation, Hinds will hook some of those hold-outs who have thus far resisted the Odyssey’s lure…outstanding individuation of characters…lovingly developed flow between frames-Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)Hinds follows in the footsteps of these earlier translators while soon finding his own path of eloquence. There is beauty and poetry in pages that ...

-Titulo Original : Big Truck Little Island-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: That big truck is stuck! How will the island residents get where they’re going? A tale of community and ingenuity from the celebrated Chris Van Dusen, inspired by a true story.When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry’s ballet class? Luckily, the kidscome up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars? Inspired by an incident that happened on Vinalhaven, Maine, Chris Van Dusen tells a fun tale of resourcefulness and community through clever, rhyming wordplay and whimsical illustrations, sprinkled with plenty of cars and trucks for transportation-loving readers. Review The crisply rhyming, economic text underscores both the protagonists’ cut-to-the-chase ingenuity and the story’s deftly delivered core message: when community and trust run deep, life’s inevitable obstacles are a lot easier to work around.-Publishers Weekly (starred review)Van Dusen is in full command of his rhyming text, using rhythm and sound to set the pace and convey mood. His expressive characters add humor to the situation.-The Horn Book (starred review)An excellent lesson in kindness and problem-solving. . . Van Dusen’s sun-drenched images of the truck making its way across the reach are stunning, as are the overhead views of the town, with its postcard-perfect farmhouses and tree-lined cliffs. It makes Maine a place readers will want to visit, just not in a truck that might struggle on narrow curves. . . A perfect little slice of life with a unique take on kindness and compromise.-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The story, inspired by an actual mishap on Maine’s Vinalhaven island, rollicks along in rhymed verse that makes the most of the transportation theme. . . Gouache paintings maintain a lighthearted perspective on the islanders’ troubles, while accurately conveying the challenge of coaxing a massive rig along slippery switchbacks. This study in quick-thinking and neighborliness is bound to earn demands to read it again.-The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksSpinning a tale based on a real incident that occurred on the island town of Vinalhaven in Maine, Van Dusen portrays what happens when a really big flatbed truck carrying a mysterious, covered load across a small island gets stuck on a tight curve and blocks traffic in both directions. . . . A salutary case study in how trust and cooperation can turn a big problem into no problem.-BooklistBased on true events, the author creates a picture of a small town that supports and trusts one another. . . A combination of birds-eye and close-up illustrations depict the expressions of the people and provide glimpses of the local island life. The rhyming and rhythmic text will engage readers and make them excited to see what happens next.-School Library ConnectionIn Chris Van Dusen’s distinctive illustrations, everything has a smooth, sugar-glazed look, as if his pictures were made of frosted cookies that you could eat. . . . The story Mr. Van Dusen shows and tells in ‘Big Truck, Little Island’ is perhaps his sweetest yet. . . . The solution has a charming element of cut-the-Gordian-knot surprise in this beautifully well-balanced tale for readers ages 4-8.-The Wall Street JournalThe humorous singsong text (‘the truck trundled off. It bucked up the bridge with a wheeze and a cough’) and the droll illustrations (including a birds-eye view of the island) make this a winner for the target age group.-The Buffalo News About the Author Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of Hattie & Hudson, Randy Rileys Really Big Hit, King Hugos Huge Ego, The Circus Ship. He is also the illustrator of the the Mercy Watson books, and many other titles. He lives in Maine...

-Titulo Original : The Black Friend On Being A Better White Person-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: “A hard-hitting resource for action and change.” -Booklist (starred review) “We don’t see color.” “I didn’t know Black people liked Star Wars!” “What hood are you from?” As a student in a largely white high school, Frederick Joseph often simply let wince-worthy moments go. When he grew older, he saw them as missed opportunities to stand up for himself and bring awareness to those who didn’t see the hurt they caused. Here,Joseph speaks to the reader as he wishes he’d spoken to his friends, unpacking hurtful race-related anecdotes from his past and sharing how he might handle things differently now. Each chapter also features the voice and experience of an artist or activist, including Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give; April Reign, creator of #OscarsSoWhite; and Jemele Hill, sports journalist and podcast host. From cultural appropriation to power dynamics, “reverse racism” to white privilege, this book is a conversation starter, tool kit, and window into the life of a former “token Black kid.” Back matter includes an encyclopedia of racism, including details on historical events and terminology. Review For young white people who want to be better, who want to be anti-racist, who want to be people who are striving to recognize and even take down the structures of racism.- Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped from the Beginning, on NPR’s Morning EditionWith clear, powerful prose and a gentle dose of humor, The Black Friend is essential reading for anyone wishing to be part of a better world. I absolutely loved this book.-Julie Klam, New York Times best-selling authorThe Black Friend is THE book everyone needs to read right now. Frederick Joseph has written an essential window into the movement toward anti-racism. Read it, absorb it, and be changed because of it.-Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U GiveFor every white person who ever wanted to do better, inside this book, Frederick Joseph offers you both the tools and the chance.-Jacqueline Woodson, Winner of the Hans Christian Andersen AwardToward the end of The Black Friend, Frederick Joseph writes that his book is ‘a gift, not an obligation.’ I respectfully disagree. This book should be an obligation for white people, especially white parents, because we must raise anti-racist kids who will never be perpetrators of or bystanders to white supremacy and who will never mistake tolerance or appropriation for respect. Don’t skip the painful parts-read every word.-Chelsea Clinton, author, advocate, and vice chair of the Clinton FoundationTypically, books on being an antiracist methodically walk readers through systemic racism and its related terminology, but Joseph takes a more personal, and perhaps more effective, approach, sharing stories from his time in school and college to provide cultural history and opportunities for reflection...To reinforce many of his points, Joseph includes interviews with writers, activists, and other influencers from multiple intersections. Finally, he calls on white people to become active accomplices, rather than passive allies, in the fight. Readers can find more explanations of terms and movements in the concluding “Encyclopedia of Racism,” as well as a “The Black Friend Playlist” and People and Things to Know roster. A hard-hitting resource for action and change.-Booklist (starred review)Gearing this volume toward white people “who want to be better,” Joseph offers anecdotes about his experiences with racism and white supremacy...Interviews with author Angie Thomas, journalist Jemele Hill, and others contribute discussions on the problem with “color blindness” and the importance of personal growth, among various topics. In a genial, assured tone, Joseph invites and encourages readers to reflect on their own behavior, move toward anti-racism, and implement change.-Publishers Weekly Online (starred review)Part memoir, part guidebook, this title explores scenarios of interpersonal and institutional struggle to ...

-Titulo Original : Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Just in time for its centennial, Robert Frosts cherished poem is showcased in a beautiful keepsake edition illustrated by the award-winning P.J. Lynch.The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.Whether memorized by schoolchildren or used to eulogize a president, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” written in 1922 and published in 1923, has found a place as one of the best-loved and best-known American poems of the last hundred years. Now, six decades after the passing of its author, Robert Frost, celebrated artist P.J. Lynch brings this classic to new life with exquisitely detailed illustrations, evoking its iconic moments and wintry setting on the outskirts of a small village. About the Author Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet whose work typically depicted rural early-twentieth-century New England. His most well-known poems include “Acquainted with the Night,” “After Apple-Picking,” “Birches,” “Fire and Ice,” “Mending Wall,” “The Road Not Taken,” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” which the poet once called “my best bid for remembrance.” During his lifetime, Robert Frost received the Congressional Gold Medal, was a four-time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and was nominated thirty-one times for the Nobel Prize in Literature.P.J. Lynch is the author-illustrator of The Haunted Lake and The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortune.Meticulous research informs all of his illustration work, which includes such acclaimed picture books as The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, and When Jessie Came Across the Sea by Amy Hest. P.J. Lynch has received the Kate Greenaway Medal twice and the Christopher Medal three times. He lives in Dublin, Ireland...

-Titulo Original : I Kissed The Baby!-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Mary Murphy’s big, eye-catching graphics and bouncy, ebullient text are sure to enchant readers who are celebrating a baby - or relishing their own claim to the title.I saw the baby! Did you see the baby?Yes! I saw the baby, the teeny weeny thing.It’s so exciting! News of the baby is buzzing from animal to animal, with each one - fish, bird, squirrel, insect, frog - boasting of seeing, feeding, singing to, tickling, and kissing the tiny little thing. With bold black-and-white illustrations and a flash of vivid yellow for the wee chick’s appearance at the end, Mary Murphy’s simple, singsong story captures the giddy commotion only a baby can bring. Review This is ebullient and adorable, and its clear broadly articulated forms make it a natural to read to toddler groups and--as advised--by the person holding the new baby . . . A knock-out in design and concept.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) An animal cast so elated that they seem on the verge of jumping into readers laps . . . The high-contrast pictures and exclamatory text are guaranteed eye and ear magnets for the littlest ones.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) This is an ideal book for little eyes and ears, for text, illustrations, and design meld perfectly to capture the excitement of welcoming a new arrival.--School Library Journal (starred review) Featured/recommended on Oprahs 2012 Kids Reading List--Oprah About the Author Mary Murphy is the author and illustrator of a number of children’s books, including HOW KIND!. I KISSED THE BABY!, she says, is about how excited everyone is to welcome a new baby into the community. It’s best read, like a nursery rhyme, by whomever is holding Baby at the time. She lives in Galway, Ireland...

-Titulo Original : Twas The Night Before Christmas: Or Account Of A Visit From St. Nicholas-Fabricante : Candlewick-Descripcion Original: Exquisitely detailed drawings by Matt Tavares embody the spirit of a magical night now in a lavish, full-size gift edition marking the two-hundredth anniversary of the classic poem.The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.Once upon a time, children imagined St. Nicholas as a stern, skinny bishop who was as likely to dole out discipline as Christmas presents. But thanks to the poem “Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas”-written by Clement C. Moore in 1822 and published the next year in the Troy Sentinel-a plumper, merrier St. Nick was born, transformed into the sleigh-riding, chimney-diving jolly old elf we now call Santa Claus. With gorgeous monochrome illustrations by Matt Tavares that are meticulously true to pre-Victorian times, this reissue of the holiday favorite ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas honors the poem’s original language in a definitive keepsake volume. About the Author Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of numerous acclaimed picture books, including Red and Lulu and Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever, as well as Becoming Babe Ruth, Growing Up Pedro,and other sports biographies. He is the illustrator of Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Jeff Gottesfeld and The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, among many other picture books. Matt Tavares lives in Maine...