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An unforgettable tale of persistence and problem-solving, based on the amazing true story of a Thai soccer team who made…
their own place to play.In Thailand&’s Phang Nga Bay, atop a network of stilts, floats the village of Koh Panyee—where a group of boys loved soccer but had nowhere to practice. Where could they find space to dribble, juggle, shoot, and score? The boys looked out at the water and started gathering tools. Even while their neighbors laughed, they sawed wood, hammered nails, and tied barrels together. The team worked for weeks to build Koh Panyee&’s first floating field—a place to practice, and a place to transform their community... With engaging soccer scenes and atmospheric images of southern Thailand, this inspiring book follows a group of boys who became a team long before they had jerseys or even a field. Plank by plank, they built their dream.
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A picture book that serves young readers as a lyrical love letter to henna, written by Muslim Book Reviewer Award…
winner Marzieh Abbas and brilliantly illustrated by Anu Chouhan. Henna is so much more than a form of temporary body art.Henna is nature—seeds sprouted into shrubs, leaves kissed by tropical rain.Henna is color—the orange of juicy mangoes, sun-kissed brown, or black as the feathers of crows.Henna is fragrance—earthy and nutty, lemony and clove-y.The intricate patterns of flowers, feathers, vines, and other symbols painted and stained onto skin has been a tradition in cultures all around the world for thousands of years. Beautiful and eye-catching, henna also carries the scents, textures, and colors of family and identity.