illustrated works

"It's Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter--but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his daughter is spending the festivities, he recalls fond memories of time spent with her, feeling a sense of loss and dislocation. While he misses her deeply, he also recognizes her need to move away, grow up, and become herself. New Year is a stunning portrait of leaving home, finding independence, and loving those who are many miles away. At a time when so many families are unable to gather together, readers will relate to the universal message of missing our loved ones and dreaming of being together again"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book highlights the most glorious wilderness areas and nature preserves in North America"-- Provided by publisher.

A collection of stories about Truffle, the younger brother who appears in the graphic novel "Louis Undercover".

"Parrots, hummingbirds, eagles, and more swoop across the pages of this colorful bird book, which combines . . . illustrations and photos to help young enthusiasts learn all about the . . . world of birds. From frozen icescapes to sweltering deserts, from prehistoric ancestors to amazing adaptations, they'll discover the surprising homes and habits of our feathered friends. They'll also find out about how we can help protect birds and their natural habitats"--Provided by publisher.

"Gabby the babysitter is stuck in a house without snacks! How will she survive without her mushroom pizza, chocolate donuts, and peanut butter-filled pretzels? The Hunger Heroes know it's only a matter of time before she's in the hangry danger zone. They think it's an open and shut case, but little do they know that an enemy--a giant green one--lurks in the shadows to defeat them"--Provided by publisher.

"Dive into a dozen intricately illustrated Dungeons & Dragons worlds and realms, including the frozen winds of Icewind Dale, Waterdeep and the City of Splendors, Neverwinter, the Jewel of the North, and the legendary Baldur's Gate! Will you be able to discover the Dungeon Master as he guides you to the end, or will you remain lost forever within the Forgotten Realms? Get ready to explore the iconic Dungeons & Dragons franchise like never before with this 48-page search-and-find filled with . . . color illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

"The . . . phenomenon of bioluminescence is brought to life in vivid detail by scientific illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith--featuring a colorful palette that seems to glow on the page"--Provided by publisher.

You must never touch a hungry hippo except in this book! The wild animals are feeling hungry, and they need your help!.

An illustrated biography of African American abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

"I was born a baby and grew into a kid... Soon all the other baby animals can't help but share what they are called and what they grew up into! Readers will learn about owlettes, pufflings, and more. But when the chick, calf, cub, and pup realize they share their names with several other species, they can't believe it. "No way! No how! That can't be true!" becomes a catchy, energetic refrain readers will love chanting." -- Amazon.com.