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	The Boy Who Drew Birds Davies, Jacqueline This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his... Item No. 9780618243433 $16.99
	The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown Barnett, Mac An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and other beloved children's classics, that's as groundbreaking as the icon herself was--from award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and... Item No. 9780062393449 $19.99
	The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown - Autographed Autographed by illustrator, Sarah Jacoby An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny,... Item No. AUTOMB15 $17.99
	The Noisy Paint Box Rosenstock, Barb A Caldecott Honor Book Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: he studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers--like a proper artist. ... Item No. 9780307978486 $17.99
	The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus Bryant, Jen "Words, Peter learned, were powerful things. And when he put them in long, neat rows, he felt as if the world itself clicked into order." For shy young Peter Mark Roget, books were the best companions -- and it wasn't long before Peter began writing his own book. But he didn't write... Item No. 9780802853851 $18.99
	The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art Rosenstock, Barb *A 2019 Orbis Pictus Honor Book* The incredible story of the world's largest visionary environment: the Rock Garden of Chandigarh, kept secret by outsider artist Nek Chand for fifteen years. After the partition of India in 1947, Nek Chand Saini settled in the city of... Item No. 9780763674755 $17.99
	The World is Not a Rectangle: A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid Winter, Jeanette *A Washington Post* Best Children's Book of 2017 Parents' Choice Recommended** Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect's life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Zaha... Item No. 9781481446693 $18.99
	Tomfoolery! (with Mini Art Print) Markel, Michelle Free Tomfoolery mini art print with purchase, while supplies last. A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023 A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2023 FIVE STARRED REVIEWS! "Exuberant."―*Horn Book Magazine, starred review "Excellent."--Booklist*, starred review "... Item No. 9780811879231 $18.99
	Tove and the Island with No Address Soloy, Lauren A gorgeous picture book homage to celebrated Moomin author Tove Jansson. Tove and her family go to the island with no address every summer. After checking to make sure that everything in the cabin is exactly as it should be, young Tove sets off on an adventure. She finds some interesting... Item No. 9781774883150 $18.99
	Unbound: Life and Art of Judith Scott Sweet, Melissa A moving and powerful introduction to the life and art of renowned artist, Judith Scott, as told by her twin sister, Joyce Scott and illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist, Melissa Sweet. Judith Scott was born with Down syndrome. She was deaf, and never learned to speak. She was also a... Item No. 9780525648116 $18.99
	Viva Frida Morales, Yuyi A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book A 2015 Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work in this elegant and fascinating book, Viva Frida. Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is... Item No. 9781596436039 $18.99
	Walt Whitman Kerley, Barbara The pioneering team that brought you Caldecott Honor Book The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins lends their vision, flair, and unique style to Walt Whitman--poet, American icon, Civil War hero. Did you know that poet Walt Whitman was also a Civil War nurse? Devastated by his country... Item No. 9780439357913 $16.95
	World More Beautiful: The Life and Art of Barbara Cooney This stunning and lyrical picture book biography details the life and art of celebrated children's book creator, Barbara Cooney. For every kid who loves art, here is the inspirational story of beloved illustrator and two-time Caldecott Medalist, Barbara Cooney. Barbara was born in a... Item No. 9780593484388 $19.99