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Book SynopsisInspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of real Black men provide both mirrors and windows. Have you ever wondered . . . What do brothas do all day? Brothas drive. Brothas dance. Brothas work. Brothas listen. And brothas love. This joyous reflection of Black men and boys engaged in everyday life celebrates the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities. From grocery shopping and waiting for a trim at the barbershop to singing, dancing, and laughing with friends, author and illustrator Ajuan Mance captures the beauty in the ordinary, affirming the enduring strength of the Black community.

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Book Synopsis From the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm. When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow along to unwind the tangled mess of ups, downs, and loop the loops and find the way back to calm. With this book in hand, take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and practice mindfulness and grounding techniques perfectly suited for young readers.Invisible Things introduced the wonderful concept of exploring the invisible things that make up the human experience, encouraging us to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. This inviting board book brings the idea into an interactive format, offering kids a great way to explore and take charge of their emotions.

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Book Synopsis Bring on the giggles with this wonderfully wacky board book from the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things. When you feel fed up, how do you lift your mood? Laugh out loud as you turn the pages to see how funny pretend laughter can be! With this book in hand, take a moment to be silly, boost your mood, and experience joy and connection through laughter.Invisible Things introduced the wonderful concept of exploring the invisible things that make up the human experience, encouraging us to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen. This inviting board book brings the idea into an interactive format, offering kids a fun and engaging way to learn about their emotions.

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Book SynopsisThis tribute to the unsung heroes of firefighting takes readers along on a high-stakes mission to battle one of the deadliest natural disasters. A lone figure stands on a tower, watching and waiting. Lightning strikes. Tree bark sparks. A wisp of white smoke rises in the distance. It is time to act. Frightening images of raging wildfires top the daily news. On the ground, smoke fills the air as people prepare to flee their homes ahead of encroaching flames. Who helps to get this crisis under control? And what do these heroes do? They hold the line. They Hold the Line delivers a dramatic inside look at the work of the highly trained first responders who risk their lives to fight wildfires. From hotshot handcrews to those who support them, wildland firefighters serve as stewards of the land, managing the health of our forests and the safety of our communities. Powerfully written by Dan Paley, and brought vividly to life by Molly Mendoza, this compelling and informative narrative explores wildland firefighters' complex, high-stakes mission in-depth.

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Book SynopsisSend a greeting celebrating diverse books with these beautifully illustrated themed bookstack notecards. This richly illustrated collection of notecards celebrates the works of those underrepresented in the literary world. The books featured on each of the unique 20 cards spans genres such as: beloved novels from classics to contemporary favorites great love stories fantasy epics beguiling mysteries favorite poetry collections celebrations of culture through cookbooks kids’ picture books (for the young and young at heart) and more! PERFECT FOR LITERARY LOVERS: This colorful notecard set features 20 assorted bookstacks depicting a wealth of titles, both well loved and discoverable. EASY GIFT: This handsome notecard set packed with vibrant illustrations by beloved author Jane Mount (BIBLIOPHILE) and is a perfect gift for any booklover. DISCOVER UNSUNG LITERARY HEROES: The authors dive deep into a wide variety of genres, such as Contemporary Fiction, Classics, Young Adult, Sci-Fi, and more to bring the works of authors of color to the fore. EXPERT AUTHORS: Using their keen knowledge for all things literary, Jamise Harper (founder of the Diverse Spines book community) and Jane Mount (author and illustrator of BIBLIOPHILE) have curated expertly devised bookstacks representing a myriad of underrepresented voices. BLANK NOTECARDS: These cards are great for any occasion: birthdays, thank yous, sympathy, or just saying hello. Perfect for: bookish people; literary lovers; students; Mother’s Day shoppers; stocking stuffers; followers of #DiverseSpines; Jane Mount and Ideal Bookshelf fans; Reese's Book Club and Oprah’s Book Club followers; people who use Goodreads.com; readers wanting to expand/decolonize their book collections; people interested in uplifting BIPOC voices; grads and students

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Book SynopsisThe second book in the Kids Under the Stairs series is now available in paperback! Ben Y's just about had it with school. Every corner she turns, she's being called "Benita," getting Dress Coded by Mr. Mann for some supposedly inappropriate item of clothing, or running into the ineffable, inescapable, indefinable Ace - who makes her feel weird, weirdly seen, and strangely at peace, all at once. Even her best buds - Ben B, Jordan J, and Javier; the kids under the stairs - all seem far too content following the rules and making their school newspaper under the attentive direction of their beloved teacher, Ms. J. And home's no better. Last year, Ben Y's older brother died, and the family is still very much learning how to cope - if by coping you mean coming home to cry at lunch, or secretly building a friendship bracelet empire, or obsessively visiting a chatroom to talk to Benicio's ghost. But when Benicio suddenly starts typing back, Ben Y must act - fast, hard, and now. What happens when those actions collide, buried family feelings are exposed, and Ben Y's own deepest secrets become impossible to hide? With a lovable cast of characters and full of raw emotion, this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel-in-verse tells an honest, authentic story about friendship, family, and personal identity that celebrates different types of intelligence and shows how every kid deserves to become their own "divergent" self.

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Book SynopsisWith African artists attracting sizable audience numbers to museums, setting sky-high auction records, and appearing in mainstream press, it has become impossible to overlook the cultural significance of contemporary African art today. Author and curator Osei Bonsu's engaging profiles of leading African artists – along with gorgeous full-colour reproductions of their work – introduce readers to a generation of movers and shakers whose innovative artwork reflects on Africa as both an idea and an experience. Using diverse forms, languages, and expressions to articulate what it means to be a part of the world, these artists generate alternate histories and imaginative futures – work that is both personal and political, universal and incredibly specific. Their work helps define contemporary African art as a vast artistic and cultural movement.

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Book SynopsisFrom acclaimed author-illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake comes a humorous picture book about the empowering possibilities of growing up and a child's imagination! Akira has a problem: He is too small to open packages by himself. He s

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Book SynopsisCaldecott Honor–winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel’s irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello.Say HELLO to learning fun! Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs! A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals—big and small—that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more.LEARNING OPPOSITES: Delightful duos of animal friends—from big and small to short and tall—make their hellos and introduce young children to opp

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Book SynopsisDreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one loving family's morning drive to school. Every morning, I'm up at four o'clock. I brush my teeth, get dressed, and drag my sister Melanie to the car where Mami's waiting for us. Se nos va hacer tarde! Apurarse! For the next two hours, we'll be in the car driving-past tamale vendors (my favorite part), through la linea (my least favorite part), and across the US border. That's how we get to school every day. This is our normal. Vamos! In a winning, sunny voice in a bright, friendly palette, debut author-illustrator Sendy Santamaria tells the story of one girl's commute, a commute Sendy herself made growing up as an American citizen living in Mexico. Yenebi's Drive to School takes readers on a trip to school that many will recognize as very similar to their own.

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Book SynopsisJapanese American herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices and remedies to everyday ailments, rooted in Asian tradition, for optimal health. The first modern book on herbalism and everyday Chinese medicine by an AAPI author. Erin Masako Wilkins, a fourth generation Japanese American, or yonsei, is a California-based clinical herbalist, acupuncturist, and the founder of Herb Folk, a shop and community clinic offering effective and delicious Asian American herbs, broths, and teas that promote holistic care and wellness. In Asian American Herbalism, Wilkins offers readers a beautifully illustrated and photographed collection of recipes and traditions rooted in Asian history and culture to help restore health and vitality and prevent illness. This comprehensive book is a practical and accessible wellness guide that addresses root causes of illnesses, and offers 100 easy and accessible herbal recipes for everyday ailments such as: allergies, anxiety and depression, digestion and gut health, menstrual disorders, and sleep difficulties. For example, you can make the Elderflower and Mint Tea to ward off early stages of a cold; or a Fresh Lemon Balm Water to offset stress and overwhelm. Chamomile tea, which brings energy down and clears heat, can be given to children to help with colic or teething, or used by adults to alleviate cramps and sore muscles. To ease digestive woes, try a tea made with marshmallow leaf, lemon balm, and peppermint. Or follow Wilkins's instructions for the many benefits of gua sha. Wilkins also visually walks readers through the option and process of preparing your own homemade herbs. Asian American Herbalism is the perfect health and wellness reference guide that's easy enough to implement for even the busiest reader, and beautiful enough to display on a shelf or coffee table.

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Book SynopsisGifting gold! These tickets grant kids awesome gifts that will make them feel like they hit the jackpot. The twelve shining tickets inside this booklet are a kid's dream come true, redeemable for fun surprises like dessert for breakfast or an escape from chores for a day. Each ticket is decked out with the magic of gold foil, and there's even a blank ticket to customize with a personalized gift. Easy to slip into a card, lunchbox, or pocket, these gilded tickets are a perfect way to make kids feel special on any occasion.

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Book SynopsisEnter The Madman's Gallery and discover an extraordinary, illustrated exhibition of the greatest curiosities from the global history of art, featuring one hundred magnificently eccentric antique paintings, engravings, illustrations, and sculptures, each with a fascinatingly bizarre story to tell. Brought to light from the depths of libraries, museums, dealers, and galleries around the world, these forgotten artistic treasures include portraits of oddballs such as the British explorer with a penchant for riding crocodiles, and the Italian monk who levitated so often he's recognized as the patron saint of airplane passengers. Discover impossible medieval land yachts, floating churches, and eagle-powered airships. Encounter dog-headed holy men, armies of German giants, 18th-century stuntmen, human chessboards, screaming ghost heads, and more marvels of the human imagination. A captivating odditorium of obscure and engaging characters and works, each expertly brought to life by historian and curator of the strange Edward Brooke-Hitching, here is a richly illustrated and entertaining gallery for lovers of outre art and history.

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Book Synopsis From the creator behind My Beautiful Black Hair and My Hair Is Like the Sun,this playful rhyming board book celebrates the joy of seeing yourself in the ones you love and embracing your unique self.Cornrows, curls, fros, and swirls!  How do you wear your hair? Featuring photographs of real kids whose hairstyles match those of family and friends, little ones will love seeing themselves mirrored in these pages and in the world around them. Beautifully photographed by St. Clair Detrick-Jules and with vibrant illustrations by Tabitha Brown, this timeless children's book celebrates community and joyful self-expression.

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Book SynopsisFollowing a full day in the life of particularly cacophonous upstairs neighbors, Keep It Down Up There! lightheartedly commiserates about the trials and tribulations of apartment living. Often, we downstairs tenants are left wondering: How many HIIT workout classes can a person take? They're hammering another frame into the wall - what is this, a museum? Who on earth blends a smoothie at this hour? Could they be running a secret nightclub from their bedroom? Finally, here is a laugh-out-loud book that feels your pain.

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Book SynopsisAuthor of the bestselling Darth Vader and Son series (more than 3 million copies sold), Jeffrey Brown, brings his charmingly funny take on the Star Wars galaxy to The Mandalorian! Din Djarin, the terse Mandalorian bounty hunter, travels the galaxy with the adorable Grogu in tow. Whether he is keeping Grogu from messing with his controls while he flies the Razor Crest, trying to get him into the right Jedi schools, or stopping him from using the Force to steal extra snacks, Mando’s lessons as a caretaker will be instantly fun and recognizable to all families. Brown’s colorful all-ages style and spin complement the show’s gritty milieu while accentuating the sweetness of the found family at the heart of the story. His unexpectedly funny touches and twists, and lighthearted interpretations of favorite characters, including Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, IG-11, Peli Motto, Moff Gideon, Bo-Katan, The Armorer, and many more, will thrill fans and give them a way to appreciate the show in a whole new way. BASED ON THE SMASH HIT SHOW: The Mandalorian has the highest viewership of any live-action show on Disney+ (Marvel included) and has consistently dominated since its debut in 2019. The finale of Season 2 had an estimated 1.1 million viewers. The finale episodes of the follow-up show, The Book of Boba Fett, focused so much on the continuation of The Mandalorian and Grogu’s story that it was dubbed “Mandalorian Season 2.5” by fans and the viewership for those episodes alone shot up to 1.5 million viewers. THE CHILD IS BELOVED BY FANS: Disney kept Grogu a tightly guarded secret leading up to the character’s first appearance in episode 1, at which point “The Child” became a massive fan favorite, inspiring a merch explosion, thousands of pieces of fan art, and an unquenchable desire for the fan-dubbed “Baby Yoda.” THE PERFECT SUBJECT FOR JEFFREY BROWN: The Mandalorian’s relationship with the child is the perfect playground for Brown’s charming take on fatherhood. Like Brown’s Darth Vader, Mando is a brooding, serious, masked character with a dark past, but he opens up to the joys of found fatherhood in the presence of Grogu. Their dynamic on the show hits the same tone Brown plays on in Darth Vader and Son in brand-new parenting contexts. Perfect for: Fans of the Darth Vader and Son series - Star Wars fans with kids of their own - The 1.5M viewers of the new Disney+ Star Wars shows © & TM LUCASFILM LTD. Used Under Authorization.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, smart, entertaining new art book from New Yorker cartoonist and author Bob Eckstein that is a love letter to museums and museum-goers, filled with lush and whimsical illustrations paired with stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more. Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums is a collection of the greatest and most beloved museums of North America, illustrated and explored through fun and fascinating anecdotes. Curated by Bob Eckstein, author of the New York Times bestseller Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores, this delightful twist on an art history book shows these institutes in a way not seen before, illustrated in a lush and idealized style. The 75+ museumsfeatured include the biggest and boldest names (MoMA, the Whitney) and the more offbeat (Museum of Bad Art, the Museum of Jurassic Technology). They span the US, Canada, and Mexico and include those specializing in art, natural history, academia and science, and

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