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Misha, a poor artist, has no one to celebrate Hanukkah with until he discovers a hungry cat in his barn. The lucky little cat, whom Misha names Mazel, inspires Misha to turn each night of Hanukkah into something special. He doesn't have money for Hanukkah candles, but he can use his artistic skills to bring light to his home - as Mazel brings good luck to his life.

Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists community. Children will learn about his life and work through glowing artwork and poetic language.

Dominica's private school is covered in cameras, and someone is hacking into them and posting embarrassing moments for the whole school to see. Like Ana picking her nose. When Dominica quickly changes her shirt from inside out in what she thinks is the privacy of a quiet corner in the library, she's shocked - and embarrassed - to discover a video is currently circulating amongst her schoolmates. Who has access and why are they doing this? Dominica and her best friends are determined to find out, and in the process start an art-based student campaign against cameras in the classroom.

Rick has been studying maps and traffic patterns for years, and devises solutions to improve Los Angeles' notoriously terrible traffic that he calls his Snarl Solutions. He has big ideas, but not enough resources - until his artistic friend, Mila brings him to a Girl Scout meeting. Every week at Miss Diamond's art studio, the scouts paint recycled traffic signs with their own designs. The signs will be hung all over Los Angeles to beautify the city with art. But Rick, The Colossus of Roads, has ulterior motives...

Don Freeman, the creator of Corduroy, was one of the most beloved and popular author/illustrators of picture books for children. After Freeman’s death in 1978, colleagues and his wife decided to use his never before published artwork and make a commemorative book using his wonderful illustrations. This audio version of Linda Zuckerman’s thoughtful rhyming text, The Day Is Waiting, takes listeners on a tour of our big, wide world and reminds us that no matter how far we roam, we always have home to come back to.

James Yang imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi. Wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, Isamu sees things through the eyes of a young artist . . .but also in a way that many children will relate. Stones look like birds. And birds look like stones.

Una obra de arte y la pluma de una ave.... Los Buscapistas tienen un nuevo caso. Pepa y Maxi no han parado de investigar casos misteriosos desde que abrieron su agencia de detectives. ¿Lograrán también resolver el siguiente? ¡Ayúdales a encontrar al escurridizo ladrón del museo! La única pista es una pluma de colorines.... ¡Conviértete en detective con Pepa Pistas y Maxi Casos!

El laberinto de Tristán es una narración de ficción habitada por algunos de los protagonistas del arte occidental. La tía Gertrudis (inspirada en Gertrude Stein) invita a Tristán (Tzara) a ver el mundo de otra forma, atreviéndose a explorar los vericuetos de la imaginación. En su búsqueda, Tristán pedirá ayuda a sus amigos Pablo Picasso, René Magritte, Marc Chagall y Mary Cassatt. Escrito por el dramaturgo Rubén E. Nájera y editado por Amanuense, la obra pretender ser un acercamiento lúdico al turbulento mundo de la vanguardia artística del Siglo XX.

Seth, Mark, and Hope try to draw their jumpy dog . . . until things get messy. This book focuses on the r-controlled phoneme ar.

Do you know what architecture is? It is the art of designing and constructing buildings! Learn the different variables architects consider in the design of a building. Discover how buildings differ all over the world—where building materials from nature are used like mud, ice, and sod! How have buildings changed through history and new technology?

Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous and celebrated artists who has ever lived. Before she made history with her beautiful paintings and brave spirit, she went through a life-changing accident that would have made many people want to give up. Instead, Frida fought to overcome her setbacks and follow her passions. In this Frida Kahlo children’s book, you’ll explore how Frida went from being a young girl in a small Mexican town to an artist who is beloved all around the world.

The life of iconic photographer Imogen Cunningham is brought vividly to life by National Book Award finalist Elizabeth Partridge, who also happens to be Cunningham’s granddaughter. With stunning illustrations by Caldecott Honor winner Yuko Shimizu, Imogen captures the passion of the creative process with a unique and intimate perspective.

Have you ever wondered why the Tower of Pisa isn’t straight? Find out how this famous tower started to lean. Learn how the tower was built and the ways architects have tried to fix it. Find out how this famous tourist attraction became the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists.

A new title in the Eric Carle and Friends What's Your Favorite picture book series, in which Eric Carle and thirteen other beloved children's book artists share their favorite foods and explain why they love them.

Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love them.

An immersive and fun introduction to art and art history! What is art? Well, we have drawn on walls since Prehistoric times...But what does art do? What can you make art with? What is modern art? How can art help people? These are very BIG questions that need exploring, and understanding the answers will help everyone.

From skyscrapers up above to tunnels down below, the structures people build are amazing. How are they built? And why? This volume includes Bridges, Dams, and Roller Coasters.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Forbidden City, Grand Palace, and King Ludwig's Castle.

What famous castle is said to have inspired the castle at Walt Disney World? How many rooms does the Palace of Versailles have? Listeners will find these answers and more as they learn about the history, secrets, architecture, and specific rooms of some of the world's most elaborate castles and palaces. This volume includes Buckingham Palace, Dracula's Castle, and Edinburgh Castle.