Bøger udgivet af Candlewick Press (MA)

"Travel a lush dreamscape world as a father soothes his toddler toward sleep, weaving a quilt of dreams across the roaring seas and through the inky night--and dealing with some big toddler emotions along the way. Sumptuously illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, this dream-ride of a bedtime book, written by renowned author Chitra Soundar and inspired by ancient Indian lullabies, is sure to leave little ones drifting toward a joyful sleep."--

"When a little girl comes face-to-face with Santa in her own house, she can hardly believe it! Jarvis channels the excitement of every child who has dreamed of meeting the jolly, generous old soul who personifies the most magical night of the year."--

When a little girl declares that she hates her hair, her parents show her that good hair is whatever hair you have in this celebration of self-acceptance--and the diversity of beauty. Birungi doesn't want to go to school today. Waking up is hard, but doing her hair is harder. "I hate my hair!" she declares. "It's just no good." Luckily, Birungi's parents know the secret to good hair. As they walk through town, they show her that hair can be black, gray, blond, or sometimes even blue. It can reach for the sky or fall straight to the ground, be worn in rows or curls, twirl or kink or flow or frizz. There are as many different types of hair as there are different kinds of people, and each person's hair, no matter how it grows, needs the same special care and attention as all the other wonderful parts of them. With humor, joy, and empathy, writer Yvonne Sewankambo and illustrator Freda Chiu reach out to readers who may feel frustrated by their hair, showing the power of self-love and reveling in the unique beauty of every crown.

"When her older brother, Karthik--Kay-Kay, the golden child of the family--heads to camp for two weeks, Lena's parents begin showering her with all the attention she craves. For a time, she's the golden child and secretly wishes her brother wouldn't come home. But when the scheduled train arrives and Karthik isn't on it, Lena is stricken with guilt and fear for her beloved Kay-Kay. Her brother has vanished without a trace, and the police view him as a runaway. Incredulous, Lena undertakes a search of her own..."--

"Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains with Mam, Tad, baby Jac, and her very own tiny goat named Naughty. Beti loves the little round house, where there is always the promise of adventure with Naughty, Jac, and her friends, whatever the season!"--

"Imagine a kaleidoscopic view of a storied city--from the remote past to today--brought to life in magnificent illustrations. Laura Carlin's breathtaking artwork animates thousands of years of London history, beginning long before there were cities--when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--and ending with the 2022 death of a beloved monarch."--

"What is the meaning of all those symbols on US bills (and why are they so hard to counterfeit)? What's with people calling money "bacon" or "cheddar" or "smackeroonies"? With savvy and wit, financial expert Mellody Hobson sheds a friendly light on a daunting subject, from the meteorites that created the first mineral deposits to the ancient Maya who used chocolate as currency to the beginnings of the banking system itself. Readers learn about bartering, profit and loss, the origins of credit, ATMs, and even fun facts about money around the world. In her first children's book, Mellody Hobson brings excitement to the realm of financial literacy and gives kids the tools they need to navigate money now and in the future. Featuring energetic artwork by debut illustrator Caitlin Stevens, amusing skits starring a cat and bunny who converse in money idioms, and inserts depicting the author and her business partner as kids just learning how money works, Priceless Facts about Money is an inviting, entertaining, and richly educational resource for every child"--

"Mamâa tells her children a story that began when their papâa was a niäno, not far from here. Their abuelitas told stories of their antepasados, and their abuelo, a blacksmith, taught their papâa how to make art from earth and fire. When abuelo died, papâa took all those lessons to heart and crossed la frontera to el norte to follow his sueänos. There, he worked and overcame barriers, known to many immigrants alike, to forge his own obra maestra: a familia and a future in which anything is possible. Debut author Nydia Armendia-Sâanchez relays a story of immigration, creativity, and comunidad through a translanguage text that moves naturally from English to espaänol and back in a manner that will be familiar to many second and third generations of Latine families--and evocative to immigrant families of any heritage. Brilliantly brought to life by Devon Holzwarth's rich, imaginative illustrations, this warm abrazo of a book features a glossary of Spanish words."-- Provided by publisher.

"It's once upon a time . . . as only the irreverently witty Richard Ayoade can tell it. In this series of letters organized by C. C. Cecily, Senior Secretary of the Fairy Tale Fan Club, the fairest of them all (and a few bitter foes) correspond with curious--and opinionated--fans. So if you've ever wondered how a less-than-genius (and less-than-clothed) emperor fell for a certain con, how the Big Bad Wolf is handling meatless Mondays, or whether Rapunzel recommends going for the big chop, no need to look far, far away for multihyphenate Richard Ayoade, author of The Book That No One Wanted to Read, hilariously imagines what questions modern children would have for characters such as Sleeping Beauty, Prince Charming, and Little Red Riding Hood--and what they might have to say in return. Complete with clever, spoof-gothic illustrations from David Roberts, this wry storybook may have even the Brothers Grimm cackling in their graves."--

"At the Hotel Balzaar, Marta's mother rises before the sun, puts on her uniform, and instructs Marta to roam as she will but quietly, invisibly--like a little mouse. While her mother cleans rooms, Marta slips down the back staircase to the grand lobby to chat with the bellman, study the painting of an angel's wing over the fireplace, and watch a cat chase a mouse around the face of the grandfather clock, all the while dreaming of the return of her soldier father, who has gone missing. One day, a mysterious countess with a parrot checks in, promising a story--in fact, seven stories in all, each to be told in its proper order. As the stories unfold, Marta begins to wonder: could the secret to her father's disappearance lie in the countess's tales? Book two in a trio of novellas bound by place and mood--with elegant line art by Jâulia Sardáa."--

"L is for lemons, and L is for lingering before leaving home. L is for everything to look at along the way: lightning and lazy lions and a lonely leopard. ... And best of all--L is for love. Part buoyant alphabet book, encouraging toddlers' first sounds and words, and part immersion in the joyful bustle of a busy Nigerian marketplace, this outing from Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank is a feast for the senses brimming with rich detail and visual humor"--

"Gently educational and greatly entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews A little girl gallivants through a county fair, searching for her furry friend. Readers will surely spot the friendly monster as well as twenty shapes, identified here by their proper names--trapezoids, ellipses, kites, and more--hidden among iconic fair attractions from the fun house to the Ferris wheel. Maybe the monster is judging the pies? Or perhaps he's at the monster-truck rally? Youngsters will be so mesmerized by Steve Light's masterful pen-and-ink illustrations, decorated with vivid splashes of color, that they won't even realize they've learned how to spot a nonagon while looking for a monster.

Step into Steve and Maggie's fun-filled world in this party-perfect picture book based on the YouTube sensation. It's Steve and Maggie! Let's learn and play! Today is Maggie's birthday, and she and her friend Steve are going to bake a very special birthday cake. Steve and Maggie shop for cake ingredients, try on party costumes, and decorate the house with streamers and balloons. But when Maggie's exuberance spills all the cake supplies, it looks like her birthday might be doomed. Luckily, Maggie's feathered friends arrive just in time to save the day with a very special birthday surprise! This funny, bright, and bold picture book is just the thing for fans of YouTube stars Steve and Maggie.

"Anna can't control her excitement. Grandma is coming to live with her and Mommy forever! Surely Grandma will let Anna play whenever she wants, instead of rushing her to school like her neighbor and babysitter Mrs. Mimi sometimes does. In fact, as her classmate tells her, Anna won't need Mrs. Mimi to babysit anymore! But Mrs. Mimi is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and having snacks. Maybe Anna isn't ready to say goodbye to Mrs. Mimi yet?"--Provided by publisher.

"Sometimes your day doesn't go how you planned it. Or there's too much noise, and the light is way too bright. Small feelings can turn into overpowering feelings, and now there's a tightening in your chest or a pounding in your head. A tantrum is coming, and it feels like it can't be stopped, but you're not worried, because you know what to do! You start with a deep breath, and a slow count from one to ten. Then maybe you'll break into a silly dance, or find a cozy, comfy hideaway, or play an easy game by yourself so you can win. Soon enough, those big feelings will quiet down again-because you know how to tantrum like a champion"--

"Ana cannot contain her excitement: her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter seänora Mimâi sometimes does. In fact, as Ana's classmate points out, she won't need seänora Mimâi to babysit at all anymore. But seänora Mimâi is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating snacks. Maybe Ana isn't ready to say goodbye to seänora Mimâi just yet?"--

"It's the dawn of Christmas morning, and this child can no longer wait, furtively tiptoeing straight to the unlit Christmas tree. There lies a festive box, brightly wrapped, with their name on it. A shake for good measure, and then ... wait, seriously? What did they ever do to deserve this?"--Provided by publisher.

"This bunny is so wriggly! Around and around, on the ground, it waves its feet and drums out a beat. It just can't stop! But, phew--it's tiring being this wriggly! Melding [a] ... text by rhyming master Michael Rosen with bold and bouncing illustrations from Robert Starling, this third in a series exploring early childhood emotions is a go-to book to share with little ones"--

"From oversized plants that offer hiding places to boots that somehow know the way, from siblings who bravely take the first plunge to yourself for being you, award-winning picture-book creator Jarvis spans the gamut from the silly to the sublime and opens the endless possibilities for giving thanks"--]cProvided by publisher.

"Princess Marigold-who hadn't yet been born when the remarkable Princess Rosalind was kidnapped-is eleven when the unthinkable happens: her older sister escapes her captivity and comes home. Marigold has always known she's not as good, sweet, or kind as the sister everyone adores, but amid the celebration of Rosalind's return, Marigold realizes something new: if Princess Rosalind is good, then Princess Marigold must be wicked. And there's no place for wickedness in the kingdom. When Marigold tries to find a new place for herself in an evil wizard's fortress, though, the results are disastrous. Before she's even learned to cackle or scowl properly, she gets tangled up in a magical plot to ruin all the Cacophonous Kingdoms. Is Marigold too wicked to make things right? Or can she-with the help of a kitchen boy, a well-dressed imp, and a grumpy blob of glop-find her own way to restore peace? This endearing fantasy will have princess and anti-princess fans alike chuckling and cheering"--

"Many animals use tools in surprising ways-some use sticks, others use stones, and some can even sew! The archerfish spits water t knock down its prey, the palm cockatoo makes drumsticks to impress its mate, and the burrowing owl collects dung to attract beetles. The range of clever tools explored here will fascinate young readers with just how inventive animals can be."--From book jacket.