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Embrace individuality and being your authentic self in this companion to New York Times bestsellers I Am Human and I Am Love!Sometimes I stand out in a crowd.Sometimes I am not seen at all, and I feel alone.I start to ask myself, why can¿t I blend in? Fit the mold?But when I stop and look, I see nothing in this world is exactly the same. Sometimes we hide who we really are to conform to the way we think we are supposed to be in the world. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others and feel we don¿t fit in. But when we realize we are something to be celebrated, and we proudly live out loud as our true selves, we can make our unique mark on the world¿and share our joy! From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a bighearted celebration of individuality, of being comfortable in our own skin, respecting others for who they are, living authentically, and loving ourselves. For anyone whös ever felt like too much or not enough, I Am Me is an affirming reminder that difference is what makes life beautiful¿and that each of us matters, just as we are.

PRAISED PAIRING: Ericson¿s Dill & Bizzy: An Odd Duck and a Strange Bird was called ¿a sweet and buoyant tale¿ and ¿an effective read-aloud¿ by School Library Journal, and MacKay¿s books have seen multiple Junior Library Guild selections, ¿best of¿ mentions, and starred reviews.GENTLE & WARMHEARTED: Told in the charming, naive voice of a child whös ready to get moving and explore the possibilities the new day could bring.NEW TAKE ON THE GENRE: There are plenty of bedtime books that focus on falling asleep, but few that focus on waking up.PERFECT FOR NEW PARENTS: Depicts a true-to-life moment that families of young children go through daily¿the early-morning, roll-out-of-bed routine, with both its slightly groggy grumpiness and loving family dynamics.GLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS: MacKay brings the signature magic of her expertly lit paper dioramas to this book. She adds another layer of tenderness to the characters while also transporting the reader into the environment, from the quiet darkness of the wee morning to the dazzling sunrise.

Award-winning author Ying Compestine reimagines the classic fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood" from a Chinese perspectiveBy now, you have probably heard the old folk tale about a girl in a red cape.The truth is that the story took place here in China, there wasn¿t a woodsman, and I, the gentle wolf, certainly was not the one who ate them.Here is the real story. This is not the story you think you know. In this version of the classic fairy tale, Little Red lives in a village near the Great Wall and trains in kung fu. When she ventures to her grandmother¿s to deliver rice cakes and herbal medicine, she encounters something much more fearsome than a wolf¿a mighty dragon. With her wits and a sword in hand, Little Red must valiantly defend herself and her grandmother in this vibrant retelling from Ying Chang Compestine and Joy Ang. An author¿s note discusses how this reimagining is influenced by Chinese mythology, symbolism, traditional medicine, and other elements of Compestine¿s heritage.

A fairy tale of big waves and even bigger courage, inspired by the personal story of professional surfer Maya Gabeira, who smashed records and gender stereotypesYoung Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma, except when she's in the water¿it's the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of "the Beast," the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline, Maya finds the noise comforting, the curves of the wave soothing. If she could only tame it, then everyone could see all the beauty it has to offer. With a pink surfboard and a determined heart, Maya will be the first girl to meet the Beast head-on. Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for surfing Guinness World Record¿breaking big waves, shares her story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Beautifully illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki, Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that every fear can be conquered and every Beast can be tamed.

From a rising literary star, an epic historical novel, set against the tense backdrop of the Long March and Maös rise to power, that tells a powerful and moving story of two ordinary peopleChina, 1934: A naive orphan and shy gunsmith, Ping, has fallen in love with Yong, who is a sophisticated veteran, a skilled marksman, and a true believer in Marxist ideology. Winning her affections will take an ideological battle¿something he does not understand. To make matters worse, Yong has shown interest in Ping¿s best friend, Luo. On the eve of a great Communist defeat, Ping sabotages Luös rifle, causing the bullet to backfire into his friend¿s head. The army begins its year-long retreat, known as The Long March, and Yong turns to Ping for comfort and companionship. Ping deeply regrets killing his friend, and as his relationship with Yong blossoms, he is saddened that it will always be colored by guilt. Yong soon becomes pregnant. She hates the way the baby inside is changing her, both physically and emotionally. The Red Army can¿t retreat with a crying infant, so they need to find someone close to take the baby in. Ping and Yong leave their son with a woman, promising to return once the war is won. When World War II breaks out and Japanese soldiers arrive, their 12-year-old son decides to enlist in the Japanese army to find his parents, though he quickly begins to fear for his life . . . Deeply moving and brilliantly written, Michael X. Wang's Lost in the Long March is an exploration of how the history of a country is always its people, though their stories are often the first to be lost.

KID-FRIENDLY FIGURE: Christös story as an immigrant to the United States and as a passionate, eccentric artist determined to follow his dreams will resonate widely.ONGOING LEGACY: Paris¿s L¿Arc de Triomphe was wrapped for 16 days between September and October 2021 for a posthumously completed project that was 60 years in the making.POPULAR CATEGORY: There¿s a perennial interest in picture book biographies and kids¿ books about art.RELEVANT THEMES: Highlights creativity, perseverance, and Christös belief in making art accessible for all.TALENTED AUTHOR: Boxer is a well-connected award winner in the journalism world and has lots of story ideas up her sleeve.DAZZLING ILLUSTRATIONS: Chapman¿s colorful and bold style captures the spirit of Christös artwork.

COMMERCIAL PACKAGE: With charming art, a diverse group of children featured, and die-cuts on the cover and throughout the interior pages, this is the perfect gift for young readers.ILLUSTRATOR BACKLIST: The Growing Hearts series has sold more than 1.7 million copies across all accounts, and even though In My Heart was published in 2014, it continues to sell a great number of copies every Valentine¿s Day and throughout the year.HEARTFELT MESSAGE: The story crafts a supportive and uplifting message for caregivers to share with children, affirming them that they¿re seen and loved in everything they do.

NEEDED CONTENT: Inviting readers to look back on the past year, Measuring a Year is a great read for Rosh Hashanah¿filling a much-needed gap in the market.AUTHOR¿S NOTE: Includes an author¿s note to give additional context on the holiday and its customs.INVITING ILLUSTRATIONS: González Hoang¿s warm and vibrant art style is a perfect match for the preschool age group.

Designer Natalie Chanin blends embroidery and hand-sewing techniques with her own personal story in this empowering guide for all who love stitching and handcraft Embroidery: Threads and Stories from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making mixes lessons in sewing, design, and embroidery with Natalie Chanin's engaging, personal story of the evolution of Alabama Chanin and the indelible mark the techniques she pioneered and the company she founded have made on the sewing and fashion industry. Chapters explore design-related themes¿craft, technique, relationship, repeat, and color¿through images, instruction, and stories from Chanin about her life, Alabama Chanin, and the evolving view of craft and hand-sewing in the modern world. The book also explores how sewing and embroidery relate to wider concerns of sustainability, community, and women¿s empowerment. As makers, we tend to learn different stitches over time without thinking much about how they relate to one another. Embroidery not only makes understanding complex stitches and techniques easy, it also challenges us to go deeper by examining the history of a beloved company and cherished pastime.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR: Auxier is an award-winning author beloved by booksellers and librarians. His novel The Night Gardener was a New York Times bestseller, and his latest novel, Sweep, received a dazzling six starred reviews.ACCESSIBLE ADVENTURES: Highly illustrated in full-color, these books are great for sharing at story time and perfect for emerging readers to try on their own.EVERGREEN THEMES: Each story explores familiar themes for chapter book readers, such as friendship, courage, and standing up for what¿s right.

ARTIST SHOWCASE: Selections from Jim Lee¿s rarely seen original art for the card set will appear alongside complete reproductions of the fronts and backs of all 105 original cards. This book will be an essential resource for X-Men and general comic book fans alike. ANNIVERSARY OF A LEGACY BRAND: Thirty years after Jim Lee¿s record-breaking issues of X-Men volume 2, the X-Men remain one of Marvel¿s hottest properties. Nostalgia for the ¿90s-era team in particular continues as more and more fans rediscover ­X-Men: The Animated Series on Disney+ (and anticipate the team¿s upcoming introduction into the MCU). HIGH-PROFILE INDUSTRY TALENT: Behind-the-scenes stories from Jim Lee, Paul Mounts, Tom DeFalco, Bob Harras, and many other Marvel luminaries give fans a look at the inner workings of the Special Projects and X-Men editorial team of the early ¿90s. COLLECTOR INTEREST: As secondary market prices within the collectibles market continue to rise, this book will serve as a handy and affordable resource for collectors looking for a visual reference guide that also details the history of the cards and the characters featured on them REMASTERED ART: In 2017, Jim Lee¿s art from this card set was used as variant covers on 29 different Marvel Comics, and a selection from that digitally restored and updated imagery will be reproduced in the book