Lori Mortensen

A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and artist Edward Gorey In this lyrical biography of one of literature's most creepily creative authors and illustrators, kids will learn about the inspiration behind a generation of creators, from Lemony Snicket to Tim Burton. Known for, among other things, wearing a large fur coat wherever he went, storyteller Edward Gorey was respected for both his brilliance and his eccentricity. As a child, he taught himself to read and skipped several grades before landing at Harvard (after a brief stint in the army). Then he built a name for himself as a popular book illustrator. After that, he went on to publish well over one hundred of his own books, stories that mingled sweetness and innocence, danger and darkness, all mixed with his own brand of silliness. Illustrated with Gorey-like humor and inspiration by Chloe Bristol, this stunning picture book biography about this beloved creator is the first for children.

The Curious Story of Edward Gorey

Nonsense!

-Discusses the life and works of author Stephenie Meyer---

Author of the Twilight Series

Stephenie Meyer

"In graphic novel format, text and illustrations describes a visit to the veterinary"--Provided by publisher.

A Visit to the Vet

Ava and her friends have to find her cat before the pet show starts.

The Cat That Disappeared

Hip-Hop

Get up and dance! Get to know popping and locking and other basic steps, and how this freestyle dance form has evolved since the 1970s. Discover performances and dancers who added their signature style to the hip-hop movement, from DJ Kool Herc to Michael Jackson's Moonwalk to the all-female DM Nation. Learn what it takes to become a hip-hop pro and the choreography that goes into full-scale performances.

4D an Augmented Reading Experience

Today's Hip-Hop

An empowering picture book about creativity, making mistakes, and changing your perspective When Arlo decides to draw an octopus, he can't help but think that maybe he's just not an octopus drawer. His drawing has a head that looks like a hill and eight squiggly arms that look like roads. It's an octopus disaster-piece! But just as Arlo vows to never draw an octopus again, he makes a discovery that changes his perspective about his drawing . . . and much more. This endearing and relatable story gives readers of all ages a gentle reminder that we're better than we may think. Sometimes all it takes is a second look.

Arlo Draws an Octopus

"Through puns and poetry, Chicken Lily overcomes her fears and reads a poem onstage at her school poetry jam"--

Chicken Lily

One night on the farm, the cows overhear a fantastic tale. “Hey Diddle Diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon!” Inspired by this classic rhyme, a plucky cow named Cindy Moo sets out to prove that cows really can leap over the moon. The other cows laugh at her, but that doesn’t stop Cindy from trying—and failing—night after night . . . until a trick of nature shows Cindy a way to triumph. As delightfully silly as the original nursery rhyme, this hilarious picture book will have readers of all stripes (and spots) cheering for its determined heroine.

Cindy Moo

Everyday your body is growing. Some parts of your body grow fast. Some parts grow slow. Learn about how your body grows. Paired to the fiction title Growing Up.

Your Growing Body

Here is the ideal introduction for preschoolers and early elementary children to insects that are not only amazing but also critically important to humans. Inside the hive views of a wild colony of honey bees offer close ups of the queen, the cells, even bee eggs. Simple verse will engage a young child, while sidebars with fascinating information satisfy the somewhat older child. Parents, teachers, and kids will love this picture book. The detailed art shimmers with life, highlighting each hair or grain of pollen on the bees. A wild hive in a tree in her own backyard served as a model for the artist! Backmatter includes: further information about wild and domestic hives. information on how to learn more about honey bees.

In the Trees, Honey Bees

-Discusses the life and works of author Veronica Roth---

Author of the Divergent Trilogy

Veronica Roth

Following increasingly chaotic attempts to give his dog a bath, Cowpoke Clyde discovers there is only one way to get Dawg into the tub.

Cowpoke Clyde and Dirty Dawg

Mary Sullivan

Ruby loves cheerleading. She loves jumping, yelling, and flipping. But when it's time to spell, Ruby freezes. Will Ruby's tryout spell disaster?

The End Zone

Let's break it down! Discover the roots of breaking and other street dance styles and the art forms evolution to modern times. Get to know the B-boys and B-girls who added their signature style to the street dance movement, from the Rock Steady Crew to Janet Jackson to Jabbawockeez. Get to know the basic steps and what it takes to become a master of this freestyle art form.

Today's Street Dance

Declaration of Independence is a Capstone Press publication.

The Declaration of Independence

And Other Greek Myths

The Golden Touch

Readers will learn about the life and works of Veronica Roth. This young adult author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Divergent trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her to write. What's next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

Readers will learn about the life and works of Stephenie Meyer. This young adult author's life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Twilight series is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author's writing process and what inspires her. What's next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

Lori Mortensen

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