FBC A Splash of Red

FROM SARAH:

Whether an early reader can get better than Little Bear is up for debate. My opinion holds: these books are perfection.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

To celebrate Little Bear's thirty-fifth anniversary, three paperback editions in the series—Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit—have been slipcased in a boxed gift set for a whole new generation of children.

FROM SARAH:

A charming picture book biography about young John James Audubon, whose curiosity and dedication inspire a love for birds and nature. The illustrations by Melissa Sweet can't be beat. Fabulous back matter.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

John James Audubon was a boy who loved the out-of-doors more than the in. He was a boy who believed in studying birds in nature, not just from books.

FROM SARAH:

Another masterpiece by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet! Jen doesn't shy away from the hardships in Pippin's life, including war and prejudice, but she lets his resilience and warmth take the lead. The result is a lyrical, accessible portrait that shows how making art can help a person make sense of the world.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.

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From Alec Ramsay and the Black Stallion's first meeting on an ill-fated ship to their adventures on a desert island and their eventual rescue, this beloved story will hold the rapt attention of readers new and old.

FROM SARAH

A marvelous picture book biography about shy Peter Mark Roget, who loved words and loved order ... and changed the world with his own combination of the two! Excellent – especially for older kids.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Peter took his love for words and turned it to organizing ideas and finding exactly the right word to express just what he thought. His lists grew and grew, eventually turning into one of the most important reference books of all time.

FROM SARAH:

Grab your box of blocks and let your kids tinker while you read this one aloud! This is the story of a child who found geometry in the prairie, and of how his lifelong habit of noticing became a new vision for the American home.

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Frank Lloyd Wright, a young boy from the prairie, becomes America's first world-famous architect in this engaging and inspirational nonfiction picture book introducing organic architecture--a style he created based on the relationship between buildings and the natural world--and transformed the America.

FROM SARAH:

Elgin Baylor shaped the way basketball looks today, yet many young readers (and plenty of grown-ups) have never heard his name. Jen Bryant’s lively text, paired with Frank Morrison’s gloriously energetic illustrations, tells the story of the player who seemed to defy the laws of physics on the court.

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The story of Elgin Baylor, basketball icon and civil rights advocate, from an all-star team.

FROM SARAH:

This hushed, glowing picture book follows Georgia from the Wisconsin farmland to the red cliffs of New Mexico, where she gathered bones like treasures and painted them so large and luminous that the whole world had to look twice. It’s a gentle reminder that seeing things your own way is an art all by itself.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Growing up on a Wisconsin farm, Georgia O'Keeffe began gathering all sorts of objects ― sticks and stones, flowers and bones. Although she was teased for her interest in unique shapes and sizes, young Georgia declared: “Someday, I’m going to be an artist” ― and that is exactly what she became.

FROM SARAH:

William Carlos Williams believed poetry didn't belong in lofty places, so he spent his life looking for art in the ordinary. Melissa Sweet's collage-style illustrations, layered with found objects and handwritten bits, echo William’s habit of finding beauty in everyday things. It’s easy to see why this one earned a Caldecott Honor Award!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

In this picture book biography of William Carlos Williams, Jen Bryant’s engaging prose and Melissa Sweet’s stunning mixed-media illustrations celebrate the amazing man who found a way to earn a living and to honor his calling to be a poet.

FROM SARAH:

During the Great Depression, Dorothea Lange saw things that other people overlooked. Barb Rosenstock conveys the power of Lange’s photographs, which recorded both the hardship and the human spirit of her subjects. Encourage your kids to listen for the short, lyrical language that echoes the clicks of a camera shutter.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

This poetic biography tells the emotional story of Lange's life and includes a gallery of her photographs, an author's note, a timeline, and a bibliography.

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Presents the life and work of the African American folk artist who had to overcome a severe injury to his right arm in order to paint.

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Are you a word person? A curiosity seeker? An explorer? Take a look at these twenty-six extraordinary individuals for whom love of language is an extreme sport.