When a little girl rescues a strange beast from the woods, she takes him home. But for some reason, the little beast is not happy! There are two sides to every story, and this funny and charming tale is no exception. Author/illustrator Fiona Roberton offers both points of view in this discussion-starting tale of the importance of seeing the world in different ways
Ages: 5-9 Size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/4 Pages: 32 Series: Picture Books KM Author: Fiona Roberton Price: $12.99 (Hardback)
Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are gone, and Angus, Lucy and their parents realize they need books for more than they ever imagined.
With whimsical watercolor illustrations, The Children Who Loved Books depicts warm family relationships, fosters discussions, and most of all, celebrates books and the ways in which they bring us all together.
Ages: All Ages Size: 9.6 x 9.6 Pages: 32 Series: Picture Books KM Author: Peter Carnavas Illustrator: Carnavas, Peter Price: $11.99 (Hardback)
What is art? Where do artists get their ideas from? How do artists make pictures look “real”? This lively book answers these questions and many more, to explore how art works. It features scores of cartoons and over 65 full-color reproductions, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Bridget Riley, and Damien Hirst.
Ages: 9 years and up Size: 1/8 x 10 1/4 Pages: 96pp Series: Art Author: Sarah Hull Price: $14.99 (Hardback)
Learn to tell the time with Poppy and Sam as they visit all the animals at Apple Tree Farm. Find out what they do from waking up to bedtime, and have fun turning the hands of the clock on every page.
Ages: 3 years and up Size: 8 3/4 x 11 1/4 Pages: 24pp Series: Poppy and Sam Author: Heather Amery Price: $13.99 (Board)