Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in the world. This magical story begins on an island far away where an imaginary friend is born. He patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, but when he is overlooked time and again, he sets off on an incredible journey to the bustling city, where he finally meets his perfect match and--at long last--is given his special name: Beekle. From the creator of many beloved books including After the Fall and Are We There Yet? comes a gently humorous, utterly endearing and deeply thoughtful celebration of friends.
Stella is a creative storyteller of children's fictional literature as well as a published author of inspirational poetry. While she loves to write poetry for adults, she also has a whimsical heart that resonated with the kid inside of all of us. Born in Springfield, Illinois, Khrys is the embodiment of determination and perseverance. In 1990, she began writing feature articles for “Midwest Muscle Magazine,” a bodybuilding publication located in Baraboo, Wisconsin. In 1995, while pursuing various writing genres and artistic endeavors, Khrys studied at the Institute of Children’s Literature, and received a diploma for Children’s Magazine Writing in June of 2009. Khrys released her debut poetry book, “Her Blossoming Soul: A Spiritual Introspection: A Collection of Poetry and Prose” in 2010. Khrys, is a member of the Illinois State Poetry Society and the American Academy of Poets. Khrys is also a 2018 Graduate of New England College with a B.A. in Psychology. Khrys resides in Illinois with her daughter and her Mixed-Breed Terrier Champs.
A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA Capitol Choices Book of 2019A Brain Pickings Best Children's Book of 2018Winter 2017 – 2018 Kids Indie Next Pick!A Fatherly Best Children's Book of 2018Selected for exhibition in the 2018 Society of Illustrators Original Art show "Just found the book we'll gift to every child we know!"—PBS "Stunning, serene and philosophical"—Maria Russo, The New York Times "Hushed and lovely, this is a picture book to calm and inspire."—Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal Bear and Wolf become unlikely companions one winter's evening when they discover each other out walking in the falling snow; they are young and curious, slipping easily into friendship as they amble along together, seeing new details in the snowy forest. Together they spy an owl overhead, look deep into the frozen face of the lake, and contemplate the fish sleeping below the surface. Then it's time to say goodbye: for Bear to go home and hibernate with the family and for Wolf to run with the pack. Daniel Salmieri's debut as author/illustrator is a beautifully rendered story of friendship and the subtle rhythm of life when we are open to the world and to each other.
The polar bear Isopolo gets away from his mother Isa, who immediately starts looking for her son. Isopolo ends up in Alaska where everything is new for the little polar bear boy. He makes a friend in the impersonator Eko and he meets the hip-hop band Snowpeace, where the Rappa star and the Rappaharen take care of the rapping. But while Isopolo and his friend Eko are getting further into Alaska, the dangers are getting closer. From 6 years.
The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.
The Adventures of Frenchy the Little Red Fox and his Friends Volume 2: Puppies and Piggies Around the Farm. A Story and Illustrated Picture Book. Who is Frenchy the fox? His animal friends say he is the master of the deep and wild forest, that he knows all about the little and large animals that are living there, and that he is a lucky master detective who has revealed many secrets. Frenchy the fox and his animal friends discover a hidden farm where they make new friends with many piggies and puppies, but as the stories and pictures show, his pleasures of getting along and sharing things is not without challenges. All the animals know that he never gives up on his friends; Frenchy's best friends are Emma the goose, Huge the wild boar and Bambi the deer. Frenchy is the secret helper who is faster than most dogs, silence as a bee, and sometimes even wiser than people. He has shown it all, because he and the children in the village have a secrete bond. This book includes captivating and funny stories of Frenchy the smart and lucky fox, it also contains beautiful, hand-illustrated pictures suitable for every story. Find out how Frenchy can finally find his old disappeared friend, Emma the goose , discover how he rescues his new house neighbor a marten, and how Frenchy and his friends find the source of trash in the forest. It's a secret, but if Frenchy really wants, he can even make miracles happen! Fox books for kids such as this one can help your child in many ways, including strengthening the imagination, learning about animals and last but not least learning good human values. This collection of stories is perfect for reading with young children. Your child will love the stories, get your copy now!