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Abstract: Dancing with The Rainbow Stories ‘What a beautiful world this is,’ Crystal whispered to Cara’s heart, ‘when we allow our true colours to shine.’ Dive into the world of four-year-old Cara as she explores the secrets of the universe through her playful conversations with the natural world. Dancing with The Rainbow Stories is a set of eight enchanting stories to shift your perspective, awaken your spirit and nourish your soul, with magical illustrations by Ivy Trazsi. Have you seen the Dancing with Cara animated films? Check them out at www.twistingtherainbow.org. About the Author AC Bradburn is a husband and wife team that writes short and long stories, sometimes with music, that strive to engage with the natural world in new and ancient ways. They began their working lives as freelance musicians, often combining music and storytelling in workshops with children. Now with a young family, they divide their time between home educating their children, growing vegetables, looking after chickens and struggling to find time to write! Discover more of AC Bradburn’s work at www.twistingtherainbow.org, including the Dancing with Cara animated films and their debut middle grade novel, Agent The Mystery of the Shiny Moon. About the Illustrator Ivy Trazsi is an international illustrator and fine artist working digitally, as well as with messy paints. Her style is joyfully dictated by bright colours and lots of textures from nature, combined with abstract elements. The foundation of her style lies in her rich childhood memories, travels and endless imagination. She grew up in a tiny village surrounded by wildlife. As a child, Ivy drew and painted on every the brick walls of her family home, snail shells, and once she even attempted to colour the wind. Later, Ivy moved away and lived in multiple countries but her love for nature and colours never changed. Together with her husband, they are raising their children with the intention of being curious and having an open mind for magical stories in their everyday lives. Find out more about Ivy and her art at

Abstract: Water Love , a beautifully illustrated spoken word picture book, tells the story of Kaya, a young Black girl as she navigates her lifelong love of water amid the disapproval of her friends and despite her mother’s deep-seated fear of the water. Combatting stereotypes, Kaya joins an all-Black surfing program; in this program, as she begins to understand the larger struggles of the Black experience, she learns to love her “real” self and finds joy in expressing herself through her passion for surfing. Water Love was inspired by the North Preston Surf Program in Nova Scotia, an organization that works to encourage a stronger representation of Black people in water sports.

Abstract: Jacques-Olivier, Jérémy, Charlie, Frank et Rose sont de retour ! Ni sportifs, ni rebelles, ni populaires, ils sont simplement « les autres », ceux qu’on ne remarque pas vraiment. Ils vivent tout de même de folles aventures, dignes des grands moments de l’adolescence ! Avec beaucoup d’humour, Iris dédramatise les situations grâce à son univers à la fois dynamique, drôle et touchant. Cette série est une création de la bédéiste Iris Boudreau, bien connue pour les séries L‘ostie d’chat et La liste des choses qui existent , dont les volumes se sont vendus à plusieurs milliers d’exemplaires.

Abstract: Ukrainian English bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids studying English or Ukrainian as their second language.A touching story told by a first grade girl. A girl who finds a way to make her mom feel better and happier. Nothing can be more precious than the time they spend together playing. This children's story has a message for children and parents alike, teaching kids compassion and creativity, while reminding parents the importance of quality time with their children

Abstract: Ukrainian English Bilingual Children's Book. Perfect for kids learning English or Ukrainian as their second language.What is friendship? Join three good friends as they discover what real friendship means. They start a race, but decide to finish it together, helping a friend who got in trouble. This book will teach children positive friendship skills like sharing, supporting, and helping each other.

Abstract: Jimmy e i suoi fratelli conigli amano giocare. Oggi è il compleanno di Jimmy, così lui ha un sacco di giocattoli, tuttavia, egli non sempre ha voglia di condividere. Scopriamo cosa significa condividere, e perché ci fa sentire meglio!

Abstract: Pistachio is worried about her dog. All he does is sleep . . . and eat . . . and sleep. What a boring life! An audition call for a theater production seems like the perfect answer. When Dog is chosen for the role, his life is abruptly transformed with a new job and a new name: Maurice the Magnificent, star of Sleeping Beauty!

Abstract: In 17th Century Rome, connections are everything. But for 15-year-old Beppo Ghirlandi, an indentured servant accused of murder, there is nowhere to turn. The only one who will help him is the painter from across the Piazza, the madman-genius known as Caravaggio—who, unfortunately, has himself just killed a man. By helping Caravaggio flee, Beppo might just be able to stay alive

Abstract: Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends take an imaginative trip through the neighbourhood, city and country, around the world and beyond. Kids can join in the search for Max and Ollie, who are hiding somewhere in every map. An activity at the end of the book shows children how to make a map of their bedroom.

Abstract: Written by an award-winning aquanaut and with art by a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator, this inspiring picture book encourages readers to explore their world, build their self-esteem and imagine what they can do and become when they grow up. When I was young, the world seemed too dangerous. Everything was too hard. I was too young. Places were too far away. But that was okay because I had a big imagination . . . Through beautiful, spare text, Jill Heinerth tells her story about a girl who feels too young, too little and too far away from her dreams. But you don't need to wait to grow up. It doesn't take much to imagine all the things you can do and be. What if your bedroom were a space station? What would it be like to have flippers or tusks? In your own home you can explore new worlds and meet new friends. Jaime Kim's luminous art transports readers back and forth through time to see how Jill's imagination as a young