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Finley is a piebald dachshund who just wants a new family! But with this new experience comes some very big feelings. Finley was sad. Finley was scared. Finley was anxious. Follow along with this little dog as he deals with all the emotions of being adopted. From initially feeling shy and curious to eventually feeling playful and happy, Finley slowly adjusts to his new home and a jealous kitty. Through playful illustrations, young readers will easily identify with this sweet puppy, especially the excitement he feels when his new best friend comes home for school. All pets deserve a loving home, and this adoption story leaves you feeling just as loved as Finley is by his new family. •Sweet story mirrors what a young child might feel during a similar experience such as adoption, attending a new school, or moving to a new home. •Sturdy board pages are designed for young children learning to read and encourages readers to build their emotional vocabulary in a kid-friendly, accessible format Adorable board book about a little dachshund highlights the many common emotions a young child feels when experiencing something scary or unfamiliar, and then ultimately taking comfort in the fact that when they are loved, things will be okay.

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A fun fictional story introducing children to the art of Georgia O'Keefe--inspired by her dog Bo! Georgia O’Keeffe’s time in New Mexico and the paintings that were inspired by the region solidified her legacy as one of the most famous American modernists. But did you ever wonder how she found her inspiration? Over the years, Georgia had many dogs and cats by her side as she painted. She had six chow dogs in her lifetime; one of whom was named Bo! A Bone for Bo is a fun, fictional story introducing children to the art of Georgia O'Keeffe! Follow along with Bo, a fluffy black Chow, as he eagerly explores the stark desert landscape with his owner. But when the artist tires of exploring and painting the rust-colored landscape, Bo decides he needs to help Georgia become inspired to paint again. He sets off into the desert alone to search for the lush flowers that he knows his owner is missing . . . Will Bo find what he's looking for, or something even more beautiful? Does the desert hold the spectacular southwestern treasures that would become the subjects of the famous artist’s new compositions? Can you find the little blue-tailed skink hiding in each illustration who follows Bo on his adventures through the desert? A Bone for Bo includes: • Author’s note providing information about the artist’s life and the premise for the story • Celebrates the new direction in O’Keeffe’s art that captured the beauty of the Southwest and the Native American and Hispanic cultures of the region •Teaches children to discover that beauty can be found in unexpected forms

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Discover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their days in Matisse's sunny seaside apartment watching the artist create his paintings. As La Puce observes Matisse painting his masterpiece The Cat with the Red Fish, featuring Minouche, he too longs to be the subject of one of his paintings. After Matisse falls ill and can no longer paint standing up, La Puce tries to coax him back into painting by using himself as a model. When an accident happens, La Puce inspires the artist to create again . . . but this time using paper and scissors!

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A young red fox living in Monet's garden in Giverny, France, admires the collage of colors in the landscape that surrounds him. More than anything, he wants to make the colors last as the seasons pass and the winter turns cold and bleak. Try as he might, his creations are blown away, flooded, and even eaten by a deer, until the sight of Monet at his easel and an unexpected encounter with a bumble bee show the gentle fox how he can make the colors last all year long. This brightly illustrated tale is a delightful introduction to Claude Monet.

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