Featuring the illustrated lyrics to “Do-Re-Mi”, this stunning new picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of the development of written music. Also includes an author’s note about Julie Andrews’s connection to the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein song! Centuries ago, a young Italian monk named Guido longed to find a way to write and teach music. Eventually, he created the musical scale, using the words Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Ti-Do...one syllable for each note. Though the other monks thought it was a waste of time, Guido's music couldn't be silenced. His discovery remains the foundation for learning music today, and inspired the famous song “Do-Re-Mi,” which Julie Andrews sang in the beloved movie The Sound of Music. This richly illustrated picture book from beloved icon Julie Andrews and her daughter, bestselling author Emma Walton Hamilton, introduces readers to the remarkable story of Guido d’Arezzo’s development of musical notation. In addition to the lyrics of "Do-Re-Mi" illustrated in full color, the backmatter includes an author’s note, extensive historical notes, and a glossary. Read more

★ Winner of the Children's Book International Award 2024 ★★ Winner of the Literary Global Children's Book Awards 2024 ★★ Winner of the 2024 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Fable ★★ Winner of the 2024 PenCraft Book Awards in Fable ★★ Winner of the Literary Titan Book Award 2024 ★★ Readers' Choice Book Awards 2024 Finalist ★In a quaint town, siblings Emma and Eliott lead a joyful life—until the day their parents announce a big move to a faraway land. Together, they navigate the challenges of leaving home and embracing a new world, discovering that with love and courage, every new beginning can lead to wonderful adventures.This #1 Best Selling Children’s book turns moving into an exciting adventure, helping kids cope with the process:Normalizing Emotions: Acknowledging the feelings children may experience during a big move.Promoting Resilience: Showing how embracing change can lead to new friendships and joy.Providing a Safe Space: Offering a relatable story for children to explore their feelings.★ Perfect for families relocating or any child facing a big change!★ Now available in Spanish and French editions!★ Enjoy FREE coloring pages on the author’s website, and for even more fun, check out A World of Colors, the full coloring book companion where kids can bring Emma and Eliott’s world to life!★ GRAB YOUR COPIES TODAY and turn change into an exciting journey! Read more

Jeanne Bendick, through text and pictures, admirably succeeds in bringing to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science. Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text.Greece, 200 B.C.RL5Of read-aloud interest ages 9-up Read more

Now a major motion picture, and based on the author’s gripping real-life story, this international bestseller is perfect for Holocaust Remembrance Month. Anna is not sure who Hitler is, but she sees his face on posters all over Berlin. Then one morning, Anna and her brother awake to find her father gone! Her mother explains that their father has had to leave and soon they will secretly join him. Anna just doesn't understand. Why do their parents keep insisting that Germany is no longer safe for Jews like them? Because of Hitler, Anna must leave everything behind as her family embarks on a journey that extends over several years and over the borders of many countries. Read more

In 1939, the Germans invaded the town of Lodz, Poland, and moved the Jewish population into a small part of the city called a ghetto. As the war progressed, 270,000 people were forced to settle in the ghetto under impossible conditions. At the end of the war, there were about 800 survivors. Of those who survived, only twelve were children. This is the story of one of the twelve. Read more

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From the number-one New York Times best-selling author and creator of The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday......comes one of the most incredible stories in all of history. A young boy, out of nowhere, is chosen to be the emperor of most of the known world.What he learns, what he does, who he is, will echo in eternity. In 138 AD, Hadrian, the emperor of Rome, chooses Marcus Aurelius to succeed him. He knows no one was born ready for the job, so he arranges for the young boy's education. The greatest philosophers of the day are assigned to teach him, and all throw themselves into crafting him into a great leader. It's a parable for life: The gods choose something for us, call us to something. Will we answer? Will we step up? Will we achieve the greatness within us?Marcus Aurelius did. Absolute power not only didn't corrupt, it made him better.And now, a story for the ages is illustrated and told for all ages in The Boy Who Would Be King. This book is written by best-selling author Ryan Holiday and illustrated by the illustrious Victor Juhasz.Ryan Holiday is one of the world's foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is a sought-after speaker and strategist and the author of many best-selling books including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and The Daily Stoic. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold over three million copies worldwide. He lives outside Austin, Texas, with his family. You can follow him @ryanholiday or subscribe to his writing at ryanholiday.net and dailystoic.com.Victor Juhasz is an award-winning illustrator and visual reporter. His work has been published in Sports Illustrated, Esquire, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and elsewhere. Visit juhaszillustration.com for more information.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

► With the Oghamic symbols of the Celtic alphabet of trees used by the Druids► Full and faithful translation of the original text► With more than 60 illustrationsNew unabridged illustrated edition with more than 60 illustrations and the Celtic alphabet of trees, the Ogham.The Man Who Planted Trees is the story of a shepherd (later a beekeeper) who, with constant effort, manages to single-handedly reforest an arid valley at the foot of the Alps (near Provence, close to the village of Vergons) in the first half of the 20th century.The story begins in 1913, when the young narrator undertakes a hike on the Provençal slopes of the Alps. A deserted, treeless valley where only wild lavender grows. Running out of water, the boy meets a shepherd with his flock of sheep, who offers him water from his canteen. The man lives alone, isolated from the rest of the world and spends his days planting trees. The two become friends and the protagonist returns to visit him regularly for the rest of his life.The story is so touching that many readers believed that the protagonist Elzéard Bouffier was a real-life character and that the narrator was Jean Giono himself, and that the story was therefore partly autobiographical.A similar case that really happened is that of Ambroz Haračić who, as a pensioner, planted all the maritime pines on the island of Lošinj in the rocks, transforming it into the tourist resort it is today. His grateful fellow citizens dedicated a statue to him, which is now placed in the Cikat Bay. Read more

We know about Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine. But we owe nearly as much to Galen, a physician born in 129 A.D. at the height of the Roman Empire. Galen's acute diagnoses of patients, botanical wisdom, and studies of physiology were recorded in numerous books, handed down through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Not least, Galen passed on the medical tradition of respect for life. In this fascinating biography for young people, Jeanne Bendick brings Galen's Roman world to life with the clarity, humor, and outstanding content we enjoyed in Archimedes and the Door of Science. An excellent addition to the home, school and to libraries.Rome, 129 A.D.RL8Of read-aloud interest ages 8-up Read more

"Like Platt’s previous ‘diaries’ about castles, pirates, and ancient Egypt, this offers an accessible introduction to history." — BooklistIliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead to Rome, but when she is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave, that’s where she lands. Readers are invited to view the wonders of Rome through Iliona’s eyes—the luxury, the excess, and the politics.Back matter includes notes for the reader, a glossary, an index, and sources. Read more

How hard is it to move 5 legless pianos 39 times?Beethoven owned five legless pianos and composed great works on the floor. His first apartment was in the center of Vienna's theater district... but he forgot to pay rent, so he had to move. (And it's very hard to move a piano. Even harder to move five). Beethoven's next apartment was in a dangerous part of town... so he moved, and the pianos followed on a series of pulleys. Then came an apartment with a view of the Danube (but he made too much noise and the neighbors complained), followed by an attic apartment (where he made even MORE of a rukus), and so Beethoven moved again and again. Each time, pianos were bought, left behind, transported on pulleys, slides, and by movers, all so that gifted Beethoven could compose great works of music for the world. Read more

This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor–winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his lifelong love for the species. If there was one thing James loved to do more than anything else, it was to be in the great outdoors watching his beloved feathered friends. In the fall of 1804, he was determined to find out if the birds nesting near his Pennsylvania home would really return the following spring. Through careful observation, James laid the foundation for all that we know about migration patterns today. Capturing the early passion of this bird-obsessed young man as well as the meticulous study and scientific methods behind his research, this lively, gorgeously illustrated biography will leave young readers listening intently for the call of birds large and small near their own home. Read more

Many years ago, Marie hoped to be a famous ballerina, but because her family had too little money for lessons she began modeling at the ballet school. The painter for whom she modeled was the artist, Edgar Degas. As Degas' figure of The Little Dancer took shape, Marie began to feel sympathy for the bad-tempered artist. When the sculpture was finished, thousands of art lovers came to see the statue, making Marie the most famous dancer of all. Here is an exquisite introduction to the life of a great nineteenth-century French artist, with beautiful impressionistic illustrations and reproductions of Degas' own work. Read more

Meet the Artist Series presents Wassily Kandinsky. Each artist activity book includes more than 30 pages of art and literacy (READING and WRITING) activities for kids ages six to ten. Kids will learn about the life of a famous artist followed by activities that reinforce literacy skills and teach a little art history along the way.Match the title to a painting, learn new vocabulary, write stories to go along with a famous painting, create your own masterpiece, and much more!Teachers across the country have been using the Meet the Artist Series in their classrooms with great success. No longer do they have to teach the same biographies year after year. Now they can introduce their students to a new artist each month! This is a great little workbook for the classroom or home. Find more units at magicspellsforteachers.com.Bring a little magic home today!Features & Highlights:Age-appropriate biography written by a former teacher contains simple language and explains art concepts to children. Designed to use art to reinforce literacy skills and inspire creativity in girls and boys ages 6 -10, while giving them an opportunity to express themselves creatively.A Great Gift for Any Child:If you're looking for an activity for your kindergartner or school-aged child, this educational activity book is a great way to engage children in the arts. This is not just a coloring book. Children will actually learn about the lives of famous artists while reinforcing literacy skills!Perfect for Young Artists:This book is a great choice for budding artists. The paper is bright and works well with art supplies like crayons, colored pencils, gel pens and markers. Includes pages where young artists can create their own original works of art! Read more

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It's 1892. Charlotte and her family have lived abroad in the famous artist colony in Giverny, France, for a year, when an exciting invitation arrives. The celebrated impressionist Mary Cassatt is having an exhibition in Paris. While in Paris, Charlotte dines at a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, watches a marionette show in the Tuileries gardens and celebrates her birthday at the Eiffel Tower. Illustrated with stunning museum reproductions of works by artists such as Monet, Degas, Cassatt, Renoir and Rodin as well as lovely watercolor collages, this sequel to Charlotte in Giverny also includes biographical sketches of the featured painters. Charlotte's charming scrapbook will leave fans of the first book, art lovers, Francophiles and readers of all ages shouting, "Vive Charlotte!" Read more

The inspiring true tale of young siblings who loved to make stories — and grew up to be among English literature's finest writers. A picture book for fans of Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein.Many years ago, the four motherless children of the Brontë family — Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne — lived in a windswept house by the moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their INNER worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, these children devoured novels and poetry, history and fables. And with the gift of a group of toy soldiers, they were inspired to make their own stories, and their own tiny books . . . a passion that would last them a lifetime. A moving and atmospheric story about the power of imagination, the joy of storytelling and the love of books, The Little Books of the Little Brontës will enchant both those who love these literary sisters and those who are learning about them for the first time. Includes an author's note, timeline of the Brontës' lives and a fun craft with instructions on creating your own little book. Read more

Piet Mondrian is one of the most famous artists in the world! This delightful little bilingual book will introduce your child to the life of Dutch artist, Piet Mondrian while learning new words in English and Spanish. A great introduction to the life and art of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.A colorful biography to add to your child's collection. The easy-to-read text makes this book ideal for young readers. Children will enjoy learning the names of different modes of transportation, things in a classroom, and geometric shapes, all in English and Spanish. This book is a biography book, a language learning book, and an art activity book all in one!Activity Pages teach children how to create their own Piet Mondrian masterpiece at home! Read more

This picture book biography explores the early life of film star, theater performer, singer, and published author of children's books Julie Andrews, and how she found her voice and her love of music."A beautiful and lyrical celebration of my mother's legacy that hits all the right notes." --Emma Walton HamiltonLong before she starred in movies like The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries, Julie Andrews was a little girl struggling with her parents' divorce and the ravages of World War II. To comfort her and fill her time during the London Blitz, her stepfather taught her to sing, and Julie found her voice-one of the most extraordinary singing voices of all time.Lyrically told by Julie Hedlund and lushly illustrated by Ilaria Urbinati, this is the story of how Julie Andrews became one of the world's most beloved performers. Read more

This “rewarding historical novel” recounts the dramatic story of Catherine of Aragon, the first of Henry VIII’s six wives (Booklist).    England anxiously awaits Prince Arthur’s betrothed—the Spanish princess who will be its future queen. But when Arthur dies not long after the wedding, Catherine of Aragon’s fate becomes uncertain. Will the king and Catherine’s parents arrange a marriage with Arthur’s brother, Henry, or will she return to Spain a widow?   Through all the turmoil, the young princess’s resolve remains unshaken. She will one day be England’s queen—no matter how long it takes….   This novel in the Young Royals series by the New York Times-bestselling author follows Catherine as she “develops from a callow young girl into a woman who fights for her rights as much as the times permitted” (School Library Journal). Read more