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By Johanne Ménard. 2010
Connais-tu Marco Polo, le plus intrépide voyageur du Moyen Âge? Ce fils de marchand de Venise parti au bout du…
monde à l'âge de 17 ans? Celui dont les aventures extraordinaires ont inspiré de grands explorateurs comme Christophe Colomb? Années 1-3. 2010.By Tomie DePaola. 1985
By Katy Halford. 2019
It's time to celebrate! From Christmas and Thanksgiving, to Diwali and Halloween, kids won't want to miss out on all…
the festivities. Embark on an exciting journey through the most interesting and important festivals, celebrations, and holidays enjoyed by people around the world. Stunning original illustrations and fascinating facts will inspire and inform children about cultures and religions from the countries of the world.Witness a camel marathon in a celebration of the Sahara Desert, and devour some delicious dumplings to celebrate Chinese New Year. Discover why skeletons dance at the Day of the Dead in Mexico, and get messy at Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors.Children will love poring over artist Katy Halford's beautiful illustrations, which showcase every celebration in absorbing detail. Engaging factual writing introduce young readers to the most interesting aspects of each celebration, from the costumes worn to the food eaten, and encourage an understanding of other cultures and religions.By Rina Singh. 2018
By Jack White, Elinor Blake. 2017
In this song by the lead singer and guitarist of The White Stripes, a girl and boy become friends at…
the beginning of the school year and engage in activities in and out of school. Grades K-3. 2017.By David Catrow, Alan Katz. 2005
Well-known Christmas songs, including "O Christmas Tree" and "Deck the Halls," are presented with new words and titles, such as…
"Toy Catalogs" and "At the Mall." Grades K-3 and older readers. 2005.By Ted Harrison, Calixa Lavallée. 1992
In this edition of O Canada, the author takes us on a journey across Canada. From coast to coast, he…
pays tribute with his art to each of the provinces and territories. This illustrated collection of Canada's landscapes and landmarks celebrates the diversity of our nation. Grades K-3 and older readers.By David Catrow, Alan Katz. 2008
Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," are presented with new words and titles, such…
as "Heavy Backpack!" and "I Don't Want to Do Homework!" Grades K-3. 2008.By Lil Nas X. 2021
Parents who play Grammy winner Lil Nas X's 12-times platinum single Old Town Road on repeat will want to take…
their kids and ride on over to this ABC picture book from the music mega-star! A is for adventure . Every day is a brand-new start! B is for boots — whether they're big or small, short or tall. And C is for country. Join superstar Lil Nas X—who boasts the longest-running #1 song in history—and Panini the pony on a joyous journey through the alphabet from sunup to sundown. Experience wide-open pastures, farm animals, guitar music, cowboy hats, and all things country in this debut picture book that's perfect for music lovers learning their ABCs and for anyone who loves Nas's signature genre-blending style. Featuring bold, bright art from Theodore Taylor III, with plenty of hidden surprises for Nas's biggest fans, C Is for Country is a celebration of song and the power inside us allBy Colin Meloy, Nikki McClure. 2018
By Michael James Mahin, Jose Ramirez. 2018
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of rock legend Carlos Santana, who created a unique sound that fused American blues, rock,…
and jazz traditions with the sound of Latin American and African music. For grades K-3. 2018By Jonah Winter, Red Nose Studio. 2019
Presents the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Raised by his parents in impoverished conditions in Tupelo Mississippi, shy Elvis…
inspired others with his music and later became a cultural icon known as the "King of Rock and Roll. For grades K-3. 2019By Carole Boston Weatherford, Bryan Collier. 2020
Short, lyrical biography of Charles Tindley, a preacher and gospel music composer. Born free, young Tindley toiled in the fields…
and educated himself by reading newspapers. Years later, a composer of dozens of hymnals, his music legacy inspired the civil rights anthem, "We Shall Overcome. For grades 2-4. 2020By Marjorie Priceman, Elizabeth Rusch. 2017
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Elizabeth Zunon. 2017
Profiles the life of the actress and civil rights activist Lena Horne. Describes her early years living with her mother…
on the road and with her grandmother in Brooklyn. Highlights her artistic achievements as she paved the way as an African American actress and singer. For grades 2-4. 2017By Bryan Collier, Troy Andrews. 2015
Autobiography of music prodigy Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who was leading his own band by age six. Today this Grammy-nominated…
artist headlines the legendary New Orleans Jazz Fest. Coretta Scott King Award. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2015By Sally Wern Comport, Susan Hood. 2016
Recounts the story of Ada's dream to play music in Cateura, a small town built on a landfill in Paraguay.…
Favio Chávez, an engineer and musician, recycled garbage into musical instruments and taught the kids to play, eventually earning global recognition. For grades K-3. 2016By Carole Boston Weatherford, Raul Colón. 2014
Short biography of acclaimed African American opera singer Mary Violet Leontyne Price. Born in Mississippi in 1927, Leontyne broke down…
racial barriers with her performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, Italy's La Scala opera house, and on television. For grades 2-4. 2014By Monica Brown, Rafael Lopez. 2013
A vibrant bilingual picture-book biography that portrays the musical and cultural phenomenon of Tito Puente, Mambo King. Una vibrante biograf©Ưa…
ilustrada biling©ơe que relata el fen©đmeno musical y cultural que es Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo. For preschool-grade 2By Susan Hughes, Ashley Barron. 2017
Around the world, little ones are carried in many different ways: in slings, on shoulders, in backpacks, on hips, in…
baskets, and in loving arms. Up! depicts ten places around the world, from Afghanistan to northern Canada, Peru to West Africa. In each place, a mom, dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or sibling lovingly carries a baby. Award winner. For preschool-grade 2