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Sold outSome Days I'm the Wind
★"By following one expressive girl through wonderfully evocative art, this story celebrates both imaginative play and openness to all kinds of emotions" - Booklist, starred review
A calming reminder that you can feel a different way each day -- and that's ok!
And just like the wind, or the sun or the sea,
On some days I'm some ways, but all days, I'm me. Some days you may feel like a cyclone, a whirl, dizzy, giddy, wild. Other days, you're a whisper, a breeze, gentle mellow, mild. You're not the same each day, and Some Days I'm the Wind is here to say that's ok! In this calming poem, reassuring phrases encourage readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their emotions and personalities.
- Teaches kids there are no "good" or "bad" feelings. All feelings are feelings!
- A perfect companion read to Whatever Comes Tomorrow
- Endnotes provide further exercises to explore feelings through poetry and writing
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Sold outMagic of Someday Soon
For fans of Barbara O'Connor, The Magic of Someday Soon is a hopeful middle grade novel overflowing with light, love, and adventure as two girls find the extraordinary joys of every day.
Zoe longs to one day put down roots. Since her dad's death, twelve-year-old Zoe September has drifted from place to place with her artist mother, the Up-cycle Magician. Then a new art project for her mom brings them to Maravel, Florida--her dad's hometown. In Maravel, she discovers a delicious, enchanting secret among the sweet brews of her grandmother's tea shop. But how will Zoe ever leave when her mom wants to get back on the road? Teddy dreams of the day she can save her past. Twelve-year-old Teddy Martin has a mission: restore her great-grandparents' legacy, Fossil Gardens, a theme park of artistic recreations of prehistoric animals. Desperate to rescue the last remaining sculptures, Teddy enlists the Up-cycle Magician's help before they disappear forever. But with sinkholes threatening to swallow the decaying fossils, is Teddy in over her head? Never underestimate the magic of someday soon. Things bubble and steam between Zoe and Teddy when they team up. But in working together to save Fossil Gardens, the girls discover something even more special--the possibility of your deepest wishes coming true in unexpected ways and a friendship that feels like home.Sold out -
Sold outTogether We See
★ "An adrenaline rush-inducing must-read." --School Library Journal, starred review
This edge-of-your-seat Indigenous murder-mystery set in Costa Rica from Pura Belpré and Walter Dean Myers Award-winning author of Saints of the Household is perfect for fans of Firekeeper's Daughter and Patron Saints of Nothing. How far would you go to protect your land? To protect your family?
Told in multiple points of view, Together We See follows Ulá Dominguez, a Bribri-American teenager, searching for the truth behind her land-activist father's mysterious death on their Native territory in Costa Rica. Ulá and her brother, Kabék, uncover secrets and corruption as they face off against illegal loggers, kidnappers, settlers, and the local government in the hunt for clues. Their only allies are a few family friends and relatives still living in Bribri, as well as a young journalist, who may be in danger himself. But as details of their father's death emerge, long-held trust is broken. And in this sinister web of deception, no one is safe. Inspired by real-world missing, dead, and attacked Indigenous activists, award-winning author Ari Tison writes her first novel in prose and pushes the envelope yet again by pulling together a propulsive story full of grief, environmental justice, and the fight for retribution.Sold out -
Atlas's Bones: The African Foundations of Europe
A major new look at Africa's influence on European culture and how colonization remade Africa in the image of a medieval Europe. Virgil. Chaucer. Petrarch. These names resonate with many as cornerstones of European culture. Yet, in Atlas's Bones, D. Vance Smith reveals that much of what is claimed as European culture up to the Middle Ages--its great themes in literature, its sources in political thought, its religious beliefs--originated in the writings of African thinkers like Augustine, Fulgentius, and Martianus Capella, or Europeans who thought extensively about Africa. In fact, a third of Virgil's Aeneid takes place in Africa. Francis Petrarch believed his most important achievement was his epic Africa; while Geoffrey Chaucer wrote repeatedly about the figures of Scipio Africanus, actually two different men who defeated and destroyed Carthage. Smith tells the story of how Europe created a false "medieval" version of Africa to acquire resources and power during the era of imperialism and colonialism. The first half of the book, "Reading Africa," traces Egypt's, Libya's, and Carthage's influence on classical and medieval thinking about Africa, highlighting often ignored literary and legendary traditions, for example, that Alexander the Great named himself the son of an African god. The second part, "Writing Africa," focuses on how the different cultures of the two great African cities--Carthage and Alexandria--shaped modern literary criticism and political theology and examines the cross-influences of modern anthropology, medieval studies, and colonial law. Atlas's Bones firmly re-establishes the significance of Africa in European intellectual history. It will be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how much of Africa informs our artistic and cultural world.Sold out -
Peter Pan: Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
J. M. Barrie's tale of Peter Pan, a magical boy who never grows up, and his adventures with pirates, fairies, and Lost Boys, is now available in an unabridged, illustrated, cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Clothbound Editions series. In 1904, Peter Pan first flew across a London sky and into the bedroom of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling. Ever since, this perpetual youth has continued to delight children of all ages. Young readers will happily soar with him and his friends to the enchanted Neverland, where they'll meet Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys, and Peter's famous nemesis, Captain Hook. It's a tale as ageless as its beloved hero. This edition also features the official prequel story, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens.Sold out -
Sold outHeart of Our Home
This author-illustrator debut from Caldecott honor-winning creator Janelle Washington (Choosing Brave) is a timeless ode to one family's kitchen table: stained, scratched, and full of love.
The heart of this family's home beats steadily at the round wooden kitchen table. Every morning, they gather around it for breakfast. In the afternoons, it's where homework gets done, and where art projects, and sometimes brownies, are made. On Fridays, it's where they prepare the fish fry. Anniversaries, birthday parties, graduations. All are celebrated at their kitchen table. When they tell their stories, it listens. And when they cry, it gives comfort. Their kitchen table is a place for family, friends, and memories.Sold out -
ABCD . . . Earth!: An Alphabet Book with Spinning Earth Cover
Introduce children to the alphabet and the wonders of Earth with this interactive spinning-globe-cover board book, designed to delight and educate young minds!
Embark on an alphabetic adventure with Earth as you learn about all her awesome friends from A to Z. This unique experience brings the alphabet to life with bright and bold illustrations and interactive components perfect for little fingers to explore and enjoy. With A B C D Earth, children will:
- Learn about letters from A to Z from Earth's funny point-of-view
- Discover how the Earth spins on a tilted axis through an innovative spinning globe cover
- Enhance hand-eye coordination by playing with the interactive features and flipping pages
- Stay entertained during road trips and airplane rides with Earth by their side! With fun characters, stand-out illustrations, and an innovative cover, this board book is an out-of-this-world learning experience! -
Photograph
From New York Times bestselling author Brian Freeman, Photograph is an emotional cold case mystery of hidden identities and startling twists--perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mary Kubica, and Freida McFadden.
Shannon Wells is a private investigator who helps women with nowhere else to go. Last year, a woman named Faith Selby came to Shannon with a strange request: Find out who I really am.
Shannon soon discovered that Faith was hiding a whole other life, but was unable to penetrate the web of mystery the woman had built around her past. Now Faith is dead. The only clue to who she was and why she was murdered is an old photograph of a little girl in the rain outside a Midwestern motel.
The hunt for answers takes Shannon from the hot beaches of Florida to a remote small town in Michigan as she peels away layer after layer of a shocking cold case that has rippled violently into the present. With each secret she uncovers, the danger around her grows--and forces Shannon to confront the demons hiding in her own past.
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Sold outSpaghetti: A Mouse and His Treasure
Meet Spaghetti the mouse -- a tiny collector, recycler, artist and the ultimate noodle-powered problem solver! Spaghetti loves collecting -- lost buttons, bits of string, old pencil stubs and lots and lots of dried spaghetti. Spaghetti's family sees a mousy mess. Spaghetti sees mouse treasure! But when too much treasure takes up all the space in the mouse house, Spaghetti's parents insist that something needs to change. It's time for Spaghetti to put on his thinking cap (a pencil shaving) and come up with a creative solution for everyone in the mouse house. A charmingly illustrated picture book that celebrates creativity, recycling, and thinking outside the pasta box. Perfect for inspiring young makers, dreamers, and spaghetti-lovers alike!Sold out -
My Amazing Family: Daddy Dinosaur
This dinosaur-filled board book celebrates Daddy Dino as the absolute #1 best, from the way he roars to his puddle-stomping skills to the fact he always lets you win a race . . . and so much more!
The littlest dinosaur-lovers will enjoy touching the crinkly dino egg on the front cover and feeling all the tactile elements inside the book, while pointing out some of the best-loved dinosaurs like T. Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, and more. The sweet rhyming text and DINO-mite fun make this book a great read aloud to declare lots of love for Dad. -
First Words Texas: A Board Book with Pictures and Words All about Texas
This small, padded board book, part of the bestselling First 100 series, is packed full of eye-catching photographs and illustrations of all the things that represent Texas, from barbecue to pickup trucks to the state fair.
In addition to landmarks and sights, it also includes images of animals, food, sports, nature, and more. Each picture has a simple word label to develop your child's picture recognition skills and vocabulary. Encourage toddlers to explore the world and go on a journey around Texas! -
Heart of Rumi: Poems of Friendship, Love, and Spiritual Reflection
Explore the enchanting works of Rumi in this beautifully packaged poetry collection. For more than eight centuries, the poems of Persian mystic poet and Sufi master Jalaluddin Muhammad Balkhi Rumi have enthralled and inspired readers from every faith and background. Rumi's enduring legacy is a testament to the universal themes of love, friendship, and spirituality found in his work. The Heart of Rumi features:- A carefully curated selection of over 350 timeless Rumi poems, including "In Every Breath," "Find Yourself a Friend," and "I See Healing," all masterfully translated by Iranian-American architect and writer, Nader Khalili
- Alluring color illustrations that, together with Rumi's spellbinding writing, create a magical reading experience
- Gorgeous packaging including wood-free paper, a foil and debossed cover, rounded corners, a round spine, and a ribbon marker
Gift your soul by indulging in the spiritual world of this thirteenth-century poet. The Heart of Rumi is the perfect read for poetry lovers and those who believe in a little bit of magic. I SEE HEALING
i see healing
in every pain
i see compassion
in every rage
on the plains of the earth
and in the nine levels
under the dome
of vast heavens
i see only you
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Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story
Lunar New Year is coming up, and Sunny is stuck wearing hand-me-downs to the party AGAIN. "This warm family story will resonate with youngest children everywhere, regardless of a particular holiday or season. Highly recommended."-School Library Journal The Lao family has four rules:
1. Make what you can yourself.
2. Get good deals.
3. Share extras with others.
4. Never waste anything. ...which means that every year for Lunar New Year, Sunny winds up wearing a hand-me-down qípáo from her sisters. Just once Sunny wants to wear something that's so her and not so one of her sisters! Can Sunny uphold the Lao Family Way while also staying true to herself? Take a peek at this sweet and funny sister tale to find out! From author Sylvia Chen comes a heart-warming tale about Sunny, a creative and boisterous little girl desperate to make her mark. With gorgeous illustrations from Thai My Phuong, Sparkles for Sunny is sure to delight readers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and I Am Golden!Sold out -
Our Q&A a Day (Hearts): 3-Year Journal for 2 People
Create a three-year keepsake time capsule of your romantic relationship by writing just one sentence a day in this thoughtful guided journal. A charming journal for you and your significant other, Our Q&A a Day provides a variety of questions that you can answers together or individually, with enough space for you and your partner to jot down a one- or two-sentence response. Simply turn to the day's date and respond to the writing prompt. When the year ends, go back to the beginning and start again.! Questions about your relationship goals, history, and moments big and small include:- Where would you like to travel with your partner?
- What does your partner's laugh sound like?
- What is your top priority today?
Over a three-year period, you can see how your answers compare, contrast, and change as you create a lasting keepsake of your relationship. Our Q&A a Day offers a unique opportunity to capture the myriad moments and milestones that you experience together year after year. -
Later Days
USA Today Bestseller and winner of the 2025 American Writing Awards Prize for General Fiction! In an evocative follow-up to his Los Angeles Times bestselling Arroyo, Chip Jacobs returns with a gripping tale of brotherhood, recklessness, and footloose souls in the anything goes of late-seventies Southern California. As their elite, all-boys prep school turns coed, transforming from suburban Lord of the Flies to gender-roiled soap-opera, two unlikely friends--Luke Burnett and Denny Drummond--alternate rescuing each other from self-destruction amid troubled home lives. Eager to maximize their era as invincible seniors at Stone Canyon Prep, they and their pals commandeer Bob's Big Boy, explore the secret world beneath Caltech, stumble into a possibly-supernatural lab animal, and grapple with near-ODs at a playoff game. Just as our heroes manage to graduate, their bond is shattered by a wild gunshot that'll haunt them for decades. Twenty years later, Luke is a high-powered journalist with a nosediving career, while Denny, a visionary software engineer, is socked by a terminal diagnosis. Desperate to make amends for that coyote shot, Denny guilts his estranged friend into helping him, all climaxing with a Hail Mary bid to demystify mortality, with an assist from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, while reconnecting with what matters most. Later Days is a powerful exploration of the ties that bind and break us. Perfect for readers drawn to rollercoaster friendships, forgiveness, and the raw beauty of life skimming its edges to Near-Death Experience. With insight into Pasadena's buried histories and the psychological baggage of growing up in the shadows of "Great Men" fathers, Jacobs' second novel is as emotionally resonant as it is intellectually sharp. -
Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction
From bestselling and award-winning author and professor Elizabeth McCracken comes an irresistible look at the art of writing.
Writing can feel like an endless series of decisions. How does one face the blank page? Move a character around a room? Deal with time? Undertake revision? The good and bad news is that in fiction writing, there are no definitive answers to such questions: writers must come up with their own. Elizabeth McCracken, author of bestselling novels, National Book Award long-listed story collections, and a highly praised memoir, has been teaching for more than thirty-five years, guiding her many students through their own answers.
In A Long Game, she shares insights gleaned along the way, offering practical tips and incisive thoughts about her own work as an artist. The book covers:
- Understanding and developing characters
- Plot, and what to do if it eludes you
- Her thoughts on common writing "rules"
- And of course, the Butter Cow Lady of the Iowa State Fair and her work as it relates to revision
Writing "is a long game," she notes. "What matters is that you learn to get work done in the way that is possible for you, through consistency or panic. Through self-recrimination or self-delusion or self-forgiveness: every life needs all three."
As much a book about the life of a working artist as it is a guide to thinking about fiction, A Long Game is a revelatory and indispensable resource for any writer.