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Imagines a day in the boyhood of Japanese American artist, Isamu Noguchi, while wandering through an outdoor market, through the forest, and then by the ocean, seeing things Isamu sees through the eyes of a young artist.

Uses the story of someone stealing a Queen's shadow at a ball to illustrate the different types of vision that various animals have, including chameleons, sharks, lancehead snakes, dragonflies, pigeons, and sea urchins.

Touch is one of the earliest senses we develop. It's easy to understand: just reach out and grab it! Beginning readers are, given an opportunity to explore a world of textures in this book. From rough surfaces like sand to smooth cloths and silks, the contrast between sensations makes for a learning experience at every turn. Full-color photographs provide strong picture-text correlation to enhance comprehension of this basic science concept.

Who doesn't love to dive into a good meal? Our sense of taste is important-without it, how would we know what we like to eat? Early readers take a tour of their taste buds and explore worlds of flavor. From a fresh, sweet orange to a yummy slice of pizza, readers will learn all about this savory sense. Strong picture-text correlation enhanced by full-color photographs helps build early reading skills in budding, hungry readers.

Hearing is an important sense for those just beginning to explore the world. From the chirping of birds to the sound of cars and trucks, a good sense of hearing can teach people a lot about the beauty and dangers of the world around them. In this exciting book, early readers learn how hearing impacts their world. Full-color photographs also provide a strong picture-text correlation, while a picture glossary helps enhance vocabulary skills.

"Our bodies let us know if we feel unsafe or might be in danger and can tell us when we are calm or need healthy touch. In this story, Mr. B helps Deja understand what her body is telling her by asking her to describe what her body is feeling"--

As she prepares a traditional Chinese meal for her family, a mother answers her child's question: "What is love?"

"The New Bohemian Handbook guides readers in beautifully simple techniques for adding good vibes and style to living spaces. Packed with hundreds of ideas for bringing positive energy to your home, the book features exercises and activities for thinking about rooms in new ways. With Justina's expert guidance, learn how to rearrange, paint, prop, and plant your way to a home that's fresh and inspiring. Uncover your "spirit environment" and learn how...

Busca a Tigre por la selva con este libro para tocar. Por el camino conocerás a sus amigos, como el orangután, el elefante o el rinoceronte. Pero ¿dónde puede estar Tigre?--Page 4 of cover. "Search the jungle for Tiger in the plastic-free touch and feel book. Along the way, meet Tiger's friends, including Orangutan, Rhino, and elephant. But where could Tiger be?" --

"If you are Isamu, stones are the most special of all. How can they be so heavy? Would they float if they had no weight? Winner of the Theordor Seuss Geisel Award in 2020 for Stop! Bot!, 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...