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Urban Forest: Images of Trees in the Human Landscape


David Bayles - 2003
    This volume showcases his extraordinary vision of urban trees and their often precarious, sometimes triumphant place in the human landscape.

The Little Cockroach


Susie Violet - 2020
    He loves Mexico but wants to explore the world. Amazing things happen to Pedro and his friend Enrico when they decide to leave their home in search of adventure. The Little Cockroach is a delightful bedtime story about determination, travel and adventure.

Have You Ever Seen?


Sarah Mazor - 2018
    

Can You Find My Shoe?: A Zoo Adventure for Ages 3-7


Patty Lennox - 2019
    After committing the story to memory as a child, life went on. Years were filled with work, children, and sushi; memories were made from adventuring, hobbies, and sailing.An animal lover from way back, Patty has never lost a shoe in the zoo! Have you?

Baby, Mix Me a Drink


Lisa Brown - 2005
    Yet too many parents allow their infant sons and daughters to lie about idly: napping, drinking milk, and whatnot. Why not put them to work? Observe how tots enjoy the shapes and colors, all the while learning how to mix a variety of basic cocktails. Thanks, Baby!

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art


Thomas Locker - 1995
    In autumn, leaves fall as squirrels scamper up the trunk carrying nuts. And on a winter night, a backdrop of twinkling stars shines through the branches. Each day, the tree changes with the purple and pink of a sunset or a nip of cold air. But the tree is more than a thing of beauty—its changes represent the passage of time in nature.Sky Tree combines the artistic beauty and the scientific wonder of ever-changing nature into a satisfying experience for the soul and the mind.Each page poses a discussion question, and at the back of the book is an explanation of how Thomas Locker created each beautiful oil painting.

Sarah Gets Angry. A Sight Words Picture Book


Robert Stanek - 2010
    learning books today. Sarah and Lass are best friends. They do everything together. But when Sarah and Lass gets mad at each other their friendship may be over.

This Is All I Have To Say


Swapan Seth - 2011
    

Century: One Hundred Years of Human Progress, Regression, Suffering and Hope


Bruce Bernard - 1999
    The images have been drawn from international agencies such as Life, Magnum, Picture Post and Stern.

Bob Dylan


Daniel Kramer - 1967
    In this photographic tour of Dylan’s breakthrough years, 1964 to 1965, Daniel Kramer shows the human side of this legendary figure — playing chess, making coffee, and in one whimsical moment, sitting in a tree — and also in the studio and onstage. An essay by the photographer sheds further light on the man and his music.

Grunt: Pigorian Chant from Snouto Domoinko de Silo


Sandra Boynton - 1996
    In a far-off valley live the obeisant Domoinkan Pigs of Snouto Domoinko de Silo. Here, twelve times a day, these simple swine grunt the unadorned, ethereal music of Pigorian Chant (translation included). For occasions from the first mealtime (Op-slay ime-tay. Et's lay eat-ay. Um yay, um-yay.) to Nox Animaliae, when they're joined by all the animals in a harmony that dates back before the time of Caesar Hogustus, the pigs chant.Listen, look at Sandra Boynton's delicious illustrations, and laugh. It's what to play whenever you're feeling disgruntled.

Mom Goes for a Walk


Tanja Russita - 2016
    Sentences are short and so are words, each sentence is illustrated with a funny watercolor picture.This book is wonderful for bedtime reading, handy for travel, perfect for beginner readers.Scroll up and click “Look Inside” to get a preview or click “Buy Now” to add this children's book to your collection.I am sure you'll enjoy it!

John Waters


Todd Oldham - 2008
    This series of photography books by designer Oldham highlights remarkable people, places, and spaces and feature essays by noted critics and cultural figures.

Simeon's Gift


Julie Andrews Edwards - 2003
    Thirsting for knowledge and eager to improve his craft, he risks losing all that is important to him, including the love of his beautiful Sorrel.

This Book Wants You To Sleep - A Fun Early Reader Story Book for Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Graders: An Interactive, Simple, Easy to Read Tale for Children for Kids ages 2 to 5


Elisa Anderson - 2021