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This delicate, poetic picture book conveys the danger to both flora and fauna caused by forest fires.This book plants one tree for every purchase. The sun, the moon, and the rain have not been seen in the jungle for weeks, and everything is shrouded in a prolonged night. The animals of the Amazon forest, both diurnal and nocturnal—whether they run, fly, or swim, whether they roar or squawk—are deeply concerned. They no longer recognize their h...

A hilarious romp through the Big Apple." —Kirkus Review Join Sue and her lovable dog Dutch on an uproarious adventure through the vibrant streets of New York City as they search for "the perfect place to pee, " encountering iconic landmarks along the way.Sue, a resident of New York, embarks on an amusing adventure with her dog Dutch, who is in desperate need of a pee. Together, they explore different parts of the city in search of "the perfect...

Through 80+ recipes, Code Noir tells the interesting and complex story of Caribbean cuisines that are not only incredibly rich in flavor but also in history."--

A personal, inspiring, and modern cookbook from internationally prized chef Sergio Herman to honor the mussel.For twenty-five years, Dutch chef Sergio Herman cooked in his family’s mussel restaurant, Oud Sluis. By 2005, the restaurant had been awarded three Michelin stars. Sergio still holds on to those smells and flavors and honors them in this unique cookbook that celebrates the undersung “black gold.” From mussel and ricotta stuffed Cannell...

Before Chef Joris Bijdendijk cooked together three Michelin stars, soup was a regular guest in many memories. Good Soup pays tribute to the phenomenon that is soup in 52 recipes from all over the world.Whether your soup is a meal in itself or a light starter, it is always comforting. For chefs Joris Bijdendijk and Samuel Levie, soup is the regular guest in many memories: a comforting bowl of broth when they were ill, steaming cups or cold gazp...

Lost and alone, it feels like I've been running from my problems forever. But everything changes when I almost died at the hands of a brutal stranger. Nobody knows who attacked me or why, but then a long lost relative steps forward to claim me and sweeps me away to Smoky Falls, Tennessee. Turns out my uncle is a reclusive billionaire, and the locals seem to worship the ground he walks on. His only warning: never to venture into the fores...

A wildly original, whimsical, humorous exploration of the human condition told through a worm's eye view, a masterful pairing of the author's artwork and ironic text in more than 250 illustrated pages. This innovative, ironic, and metaphoric exploration of the life of worms is a stunning showcase of Noemi Vola's impressive and versatile talents as both an illustrator and a writer. Her funny, clever illustrations are paired with pithy, ironic t...

Charles White: A Little Higher explores the work and life of noted twentieth-century black artist Charles White (1918-79). An influential painter, printmaker, and teacher, Charles White's work is primarily figurative and concerned with the challenges and triumphs of Black life in America. He created "images of dignity" that ennobled his subjects while acknowledging the realities of systemic racism and oppression. This volume brings together a ...

This simple story celebrates the importance of dreams while raising children's environmental awareness. One day, Abel proudly declares: "When I grow up, I want to be a river." If he were a river, he would run faster than ever and cross entire continents. Other kids try to demolish his crazy dream: as a river, he would be lonely, tired, have no legs...and the list goes on. But Abel persists in his optimism with his head held high… until the mom...

A surreal and entertaining children's tale that introduces big ideas to little kids, Pit the Giant Chick shows us that often not everything is as it seems. One day the little chick Pit became enormous, even bigger than the sun. Scientists studied him and archaeologists measured his footprints. Everything was tight on him, even his own home. Narrated from a kids-eye view, this charming tale teaches young readers to look at things with new eyes ...

Soderguit's work makes adept use of illustration and design elements to convey meaning, truly honoring the picture book form." -Publishers Weekly A bilingual board book for little ones to explore the wonderful world of animals and discover an unexpected and surprising facet of themselves. "Las obras de Soderguit manifiestan un gran dominio de los elementos de la ilustración y el diseño para transmitir un significado, honrando verdaderamente la...

Award-winning writer and illustrator Andrea Antinori takes us on a whimsical journey that marries fiction and fact as it explores the history, habits, and habitats of lemurs, one of the funniest (and most fun to draw) animals on the planet. Have you ever heard a lemur sing? Did you know that in the morning lemurs sunbathe while doing yoga and worshiping the sun? And some can even levitate. In this whimsical, fictional take on lemurs, which inc...

A poignant and non-didactic exploration of difference, self-acceptance, the power of friendship, and inner strength. Milo is a penguin who, unlike the other penguins, does not like the cold. When he takes a chance and goes on a trip to a faraway place where it's warm, he finds friends who accept him, and with their support he learns to accept himself. When he returns home, he is even able to befriend others who are different. The Penguin Who W...

An unconventional, engaging, and delightful counting book for curious minds that playfully uses numbers as an entry-point to discover the amazing, diverse, fact-filled world of wonders all around us. The book focuses on the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten counterparts of ten to nine billion. Richly imagined and playfully illustrated, Octopuses Have Zero Bones is a great choice for children, families, inquisitive people of all ages, and ...

An inspiring, large-hearted picture book that takes on issues of inclusion, bullying, determination, and peaceful resolution in a humorous, touching, and deeply relatable way. This witty, wise, and timeless tale follows the adventures of a lovable family of platypuses. It's a perfect day for the beach, and Mrs. Duck-billed Platypus, her seven children, and her egg set off for an outing by the sea. But all does not go as planned. One beach does...

Look no further for than this compendium of the biggest, oldest, most amazing artworks throughout history. All over the world, since Prehistoric times, human beings have been creating works of art that defy the imagination. Join countless painters, sculptors, and other artistic innovators in their quest for grandeur and beauty, and embark on a global journey to discover their most awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping masterpieces. Amazing Art Records i...

Sweet People Are Everywhere, an illustrated picture book featuring a poem by internationally renowned writer and activist Alice Walker, is a powerful celebration of humanity. The poem addresses a young boy getting his first passport, taking the boy--and the reader--on a journey through a series of countries around the globe where "sweet people" can be found. They are all over the globe. Sweet people can be found from Canada to Congo to Cuba, f...

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The Scandinavian Way and Its Legacy in Europe" relies on internationally recognized country experts who document how and why the five northern European states pursue alternative paths in the European integration process. While more Scandinavians than ever before participate in common European policy making, only this corner of Europe has a legacy of strong resistance (Iceland and Norway), heel-dragging (Denmark), and close collaboration (Finla...