The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC sees over 4 million visitors every year. Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2017, the wall’s stark design provoked controversy and almost did not get built. The monument’s visionary designer is profiled in Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines by Jeanne Walker Harvey, illustrated by Dow Phumiruk (Christy Ottaviano/Holt; May 2, 2017).
As a child, Maya Lin loved to study the spaces around her. She explored the forest in her backyard, observing woodland creatures, and used her house a model to build tiny towns out of paper and scraps. The daughter of a clay artist and a poet, Maya grew up with art and learned to think with her hands as well as her mind. From her first experiments with light and lines to the height of her success nationwide, this is the story of an inspiring American: the visionary artist-architect who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Once upon a time there was a princess named Zelda. One day, when she is out in her finest satin dress playing with her favorite golden ball, she tosses her ball up in the air, and it lands—SPLAT!—in the mud. Princesses don’t go in the mud. How will she ever get back her favorite ball? Along comes an ugly, disgusting frog who will help her, but in return, Zelda must promise to be his best friend forever!
Zelda’s favorite thing to do is play dress up, so what better holiday to celebrate with her than Halloween?! Her adorable personality and undeniable wisdom have made Zelda products bestsellers, and the number one Hallmark card line. In her newest board book for kids, Zelda will make Halloween fun for everyone regardless of what they want to wear. Watch kids laugh along with her pooch-er-ific costumes and have everyone ready to lick-or-treat!
Although set in faraway Sri Lanka, Fullerton’s rhythmic tale holds a universal message: that even the smallest and youngest among us can summon up the courage to face, and overcome, the most gargantuan challenges.
A beautiful introduction to life and culture on a little-known island nation—and a delightful read whether for the first or the 100th time.
An everyday visit to the library becomes an unexpected adventure through the pages of classic children’s book favorites! Like Goldilocks, Isabella searches for a book that is juuust right.
Should she host a silly tea party in Wonderland with the Mad Hatter? Take a Technicolor trip through Oz with the Cowardly Lion? Or have a swashbuckling good time with the Lost Boys?
Join Isabella as she imagines herself in the starring role of these beloved stories and discovers the extraordinary power of reading. Anything is possible between the pages of a good book!
She takes a wild ride-and discovers the sky’s the limit!
Isabella’s heroes include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley-but there’s no bigger hero than Isabella’s own mommy!
Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery-and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.
A rollicking read-aloud and terrific “read-to-myself” story, My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including:
Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books
Alexander takes a rip-roaring historical adventure! Through his imaginative journey, Alexander discovers how great men become heroes: the roughest rider can be surprisingly gentle, a strong leader is also the most peaceful, and sometimes, being brave about what makes you different will not only help you break records, but inspire others.
Join Alexander as he learns how these remarkable men changed the world and encouraged him to find the hero within himself.
The precocious, purple-haired traveler spends the day playing with her dad as she pretends everyday things (like the sandbox) are extraordinary places. Isabella ends the day in her own home-sweet-home, the most wonderful place to be.
Travel around the world to places like:
•Pyramids of Giza
•Eiffel Tower
•Great Wall of China
•Chichen Itza
•Big Ben
•Statue of Liberty
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