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Holi colors
By Rina Singh. 2018
Henri's scissors
By Jeanette Winter. 2013
In a small weaving town in France, a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew…
up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life, a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created some of his most beloved works—enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts. Grades K-3. 2013.Children around the world
By Donata Montanari. 2001
Focuses on the differences and the similarities in children everywhere. Readers travel around the globe and meet 12 children from…
different countries. Describes where they live; their families; what they eat; languages spoken; and sometimes school, transportation, or religion. Grades K-3. 2001.Manners on the telephone (Way to be)
By Carrie Finn, Chris Lensch. 2007
Manners at the table (Way to be)
By Carrie Finn, Chris Lensch. 2007
Manners at school (Way to be)
By Carrie Finn, Chris Lensch. 2007
The man who made parks: the story of parkbuilder Frederick Law Olmsted
By Frieda Wishinsky, Song Nan Zhang. 2009
When the great cities of North America were being developed, there was little thought to creating "green spaces." Frederick Law…
Olmsted combined his childhood love for nature with the structured beauty of the great parks of London and Paris to turn a neglected, swampy area into one of the most acclaimed parks in North America: Central Park in New York City. Grades K-3 and older readers. 2009.Setting the table for one person: activities for developing spatial concepts 1
By Elżbieta Więckowska. 2008
This is the first in a series of tactile books for blind children that are developed for the purpose of…
teaching spatial relations. This book is the result of many years of work on the part of the authors in helping blind children learn about their environment and in the reading of tactile graphics. Grades K-3. 2008.A Tulip in Winter: A Story About Folk Artist Maud Lewis
By Kathy Stinson, Lauren Soloy. 2023
A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty. Known for her vibrant and…
cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art, she spent much of her life living in poverty with rheumatoid arthritis. In this stunning picture book, author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Lauren Soloy bring Maud's world to life: how she captured in her art what she loved most, while navigating the mobility issues caused by her condition. From bright paintings of the sea and countryside, to the flowers and birds she painted on the walls of the small house she shared with her husband, Maud's work continues to delight and inspire viewers young and old. A Tulip in Winter features: Backmatter about Maud Lewis' life and legacy Notes from the author and illustrator about how Maud has impacted their lives Uplifting and visually compelling, Maud's story will inspire young readers to find and focus on the beauty in their worlds.When Stars Arise
By E. G. Alaraj. 2023
No Horses in the House!: The Audacious Life of Artist Rosa Bonheur
By Mireille Messier, Anna Bron. 2023
Are You a Cheeseburger?
By Monica Arnaldo. 2021
A Kids' Indie Next List pick! Laugh-out-loud humor and a tender friendship blossom in author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo’s charming picture book…
about a lonely raccoon and a glowing seed, and the world’s most important question: Can this seed grow cheeseburgers? Grub is a lonely racoon. Rumbling in the trash. Looking for food.Seed is, well, a seed! Patiently waiting in the trash. Hoping someone will plant it. When the two finally meet, they realize they might be able to help each other! Grub has just one big question first: What will Seed grow? Could Seed grow Grub’s favorite food, mouthwatering cheeseburgers? Seed isn’t sure what a cheeseburger is exactly, but . . . maybe!And so begins a hilarious friendship following two unlikely strangers learning more about the other and discovering the pressure that comes with fulfilling expectations. Author-illustrator Monica Arnaldo will leave readers giggling and clamoring for more in this charming story that celebrates the unexpected—and how the most special friendships bloom only when we are unapologetically ourselves.When Sunlight Tiptoes
By Gillian Sze. 2023
A Dupatta Is . . .
By Marzieh Abbas. 2023
A Dupatta Is..., written by Marzieh Abbas and vividly brought to life by the artwork of Anu Chouhan, is a…
loving and lyrical ode to the dupatta. A dupatta is so much more than a beautiful piece of fabric.A dupatta is sound—swooshing and swashing like a superhero cape.A dupatta is scent—cinnamon and cardamom, crushed coriander and peppermint oil.A dupatta is fun—playing peekaboo and building cushion forts with dupatta canopies.Dupattas—shawls traditionally worn by women in various cultures of South Asia—are beautiful and colorful of course, but they're also fun, functional, and carry the sounds and smells of family and identity.