Abrams mai 2026 (68 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning author Margi Preus, a gripping middle-grade fantasy about a girl who must save the children of her world from being 'windswept.'In Tag's world, children are disappearing. 'Youngers' who venture Outside are windswept-vanishing in the swirling snow-Tag's sisters among them. Many have tried to find the lost children; all have failed. And since the Other Times, the Powers That Be seem intent on keeping it that way.Little remains from those times: snippets of songs, heaps of plastic trash, and a few banned texts-including a book of fairy tales.An unlikely crew of Youngers join forces-Boots, who can climb anything, Ant, who will eat anything, Ren, who will say anything, and Tag, who doesn't appear to have any talent whatsoever. With their dubious skills, the fairy tales, a possibly magic ribbon, and an unwillingness to accept 'that's impossible,' they set off to rescue their windswept siblings in this spellbinding fantasy.Includes a map and black-and-white illustrations by award-winning artist Armando Veve. Veve, Mr. Armando (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A charming chapter-book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and SassafrasMiriam is the youngest, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know things. She's not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to find the truth about all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids.It's finally summer vacation, and that means one thing: Miriam and her family are headed to Mermaid Lake! Legend has it the lake was named after the mermaid who swims beneath its waters, but as an experienced magical mystery detective, Miriam is determined to find out the truth. She has the perfect trap in mind . . . if she can get up the courage to climb the big waterslide. This could be her most challenging case yet, but Miriam's determined to find the mermaidif she even exists.More from Miriam's Magical Creature Files:The Truth about the Tooth Fairy (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #1) The Discovery of Dragons (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #2). Reul, Sarah Lynne (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dive in to an exciting nonfiction graphic novel series about some of the greatest Black lives in history! 'Sure to delight middle graders and encourage interest in STEM careers.' (School Library Journal) This fun and accessible graphic novel for middle grade readers brings to light the lives of great but lesser-known Black scientists. Great Minds of Science is a kid-friendly introduction to some of the greatest scientists in historydoctors, engineers, mathematicians, and biologists. Each of them faced challenges as they rose to the top of their professions, but they didn't back down. They kept experimenting and questioning and learning, and they made significant contributions in each of their scientific fields. Black Lives is the new graphic novel series from award-winning author Tonya Bolden and illustrator David Wilkerson that celebrates the lives of Black innovators and legends and helps bring these histories to life. Celebrate the lives and contributions of Black scientists throughout history with the inspiring Great Minds of Science. Wilkerson, David (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - When a young witch apprentice loses her home and mentor to witch hunts, can she awaken her druid-like powers and flee to safety Humankind and nature are at odds in volume 7 of this epic Ghibli-esque fantasy manga, perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä, and Witch Hat Atelier!In a world devastated by humankind and forsaken by plants and animals, only witches have the power to communicate with nature.Pili has managed to find Oak at the heart of the capital's castle. Unfortunately, her partner is trapped in an inextricable cage of thorns. Focused on prying Oak out, she is caught off guard by none other than Zakum, who has come to settle the score with her!But their confrontation is interrupted by Fruditilla, who still sees Pili as her long-lost child. When Pili vehemently denies any connection, the so-called 'patron saint' flies into a furious rage, ready to destroy everything in her path that would hinder her. Will the wolf and his protégé be able to escape her wrath Eden of Witches is a magical and lushly illustrated coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä, and Witch Hat Atelier, brought expertly to life by rising star manga artist Yumeji. It will sweep readers away into a fairy tale where witches and their familiars are the last keepers of the natural world. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Astra and the Mermi-crew star in an exciting original graphic novel adventure written by New York Times bestselling author Shea Fontana, perfect for new and old fans of tokidoki's hit show Mermicorno: Starfall on HBO Max!In the first originalMermicornographic novel, join Astra, Gwen, Squishella, Kameko, and Nautique on a mer-mazing adventure to save the Pearl Kingdom and stop Ika Inkblot's evil plan!The Mermicornos' quest brings them to the sunken ship hideout of the Bottom Feeder Bandits, who challenge them toa series of games. Will the Mermicornos be able to best these fishyfoes and escape the trap This fun early graphic novel will appeal to emergent readers, especially the millions of young fans of the top-ratedhit show Mermicorno: Starfall. Garbowska, Agnes (illustrator). …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Joe Kazuma's loyalty to the Darumas is put to the ultimate test. After agreeing to join the mafia clan to protect his mother, Joe is kidnapped by the rival Gospels-who are still reeling from his defeat of their champion, Solomon.Their leader, Marco, offers Joe a deal: spy on the Darumas or face the consequences. But Joe refuses to betray his new allies, even as the danger escalates.Saved by Seiko, Brad, and Ben, Joe is thrust into a violent clash between the city's most powerful gangs. As the battle rages, Marco corners Seiko, forcing Joe to make a choice: reveal the supernatural powers he's kept hidden, or risk losing everything.Themes explored in Volume 5:- Loyalty vs. survival: Joe must navigate the moral cost of allegiance in a world ruled by violence.- Gang warfare and urban decay: The escalating conflict between the Darumas and Gospels threatens to tear Mirai City apart.- Power and secrecy: Joe's hidden abilities become a critical turning point in the fight-and in his personal journey.- Found family and sacrifice: The bonds between Joe, Seiko, and their allies deepen as they face impossible odds.- Shonen-style escalation: Volume 5 delivers high-stakes action, emotional tension, and supernatural intrigue.With explosive battles, psychological depth, and noir-infused atmosphere, Space Punch Volume 5 continues the saga of two brothers caught between justice, vengeance, and the legacy of a mysterious artifact.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This inspiring photographic board book celebrating Juneteenth is from the ALA Stonewall Award-winning team Little Feminist teamFreedom feels like hugs and kisses, unity, strength and pride.Freedom feels like a million steps forward-together with every stride.From award-winning indie publisher Little Feminist Press comes an engaging board book celebrating Juneteenth and its powerful history. Bursting with beautiful, community-sourced photographs, this board book features powerful images of Black joy, allyship from all demographics, and the many ways people can celebrate this important American holiday.Showcasing real families and communities, young readers will see festivities and merriment in action as kids, their adoring adult caretakers, and their neighbors share stories, prepare meals, listen, hug, dance, show kindness, demonstrate bravery, and step in to help their families and communities.The book also includes family discussion questions and a note for grown-ups on how to use this book with young children.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Full of heart and humor, this early reader graphic novel series stars two best friends in a fantastical medieval setting, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Peter & Ernesto Wallace is a knightly horse who loves rules. Poppy is a free-spirit dragon who loves adventure. These two unlikely pals disagree on most everythingbut still manage to have a lot of fun-filled shenanigans together in the Land of La-Dee-Dah. Told in three short and silly stories with subtle social-emotional themes, this young graphic novel follows the everyday adventures of two best buds as they step out of their comfort zones, discover hidden powers, and eat a LOT of banana pudding. With a high-interest fantasy setting, accessible reading level, and kid-perfect humor, this series is designed for emerging and reluctant readers alike. Chua, Charlene (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Batcat is back in this heartfelt exploration of love and family in the latest installment of Meggie Ramm's critically acclaimed early-reader graphic novel series!Once a year, a star falls on Spooky Isle. But this is no ordinary star, it's a wishing star, and will grant the wish of one lucky island resident.Batcat has been looking forward to this day all year, but when it becomes clear that their wish isn't going to come true, they become quiet, withdrawn, and oh-so . . . blue. Literally.Al the Ghost will do anything to help their friend-after all, Batcat has always had Al's back, now Al can return the favor! With an uplifting message about supporting our friends and loved ones, Star Search has all the heart and hilarity that are Meggie Ramm's trademarks in the marvelous world of Batcat.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An original and timely new YA novel from acclaimed author Susan Fletcher, set in a near-future where rogue gene editing has changed humanity-loosely based on The Little MermaidA girl torn between two worlds . . .Turtle is scavenging a drowned town when she saves a stranger's life. There's something special about Kai-an attraction she's never felt before. She would do anything to see him again.But Turtle can never truly be with Kai, because Kai is Normal, and Turtle is one of the Mer, kids whose genes were illegally hacked before birth and who now have working gills as well as lungs. Turtle lives on an old cruise ship with the other Mer in order to be close to the water she needs to survive.Yet she sneaks away and lies to her friends to spend more time on land with Kai. And the pull of the shore grows even stronger when Turtle reconnects with her sisters and learns that her father, who has been in prison for having her genes modified, has escaped and may be hiding out nearby.When scientists come up with a way for the Mer to surrender their gills and live as Normals, Turtle faces a terrible choice. Turtle loves her life with her Mer friends, but she desperately misses her family. And then there's Kai . . .Should she give up her Mer community and their way of life, along with the joy of living freely under the sea Or give up the guy she's falling for . . . and any hope of reconnecting with her family.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Breathe in . . . and breathe out . . . with this unique interactive book that offers mindful breathing exercises and calming textures for children to trace with their fingers as they inhale and exhale.This oversize board book with die-cuts combines textured calming strips and deep-breathing exercises to encourage mindfulness.With inspiring affirmations and a textured calming strip for kids to trace with their fingertips on each spread, this is a wonderful playroom or classroom tool to help lessen anxiety, anger, overstimulation, and many more big emotions little ones may not yet understand how to identify, describe, or regulate.If you feel stuck in the mud, breathe in and out as you trace the outline of a bright flower's petals. If you feel your worries whirl and swirl, breathe in and out as you trace textured ocean waves. Other shapes include a rainbow, a star, a butterfly's wings, mountain tops, a swirling breeze, and a heart.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Sabrina and Eunice Moylealso known as Hello!Luckythe superstar creators of My Mom Is Magical! and My Dad Is Amazing! comes My Box of Feelings, a collection of six original mini board books all about feelings. How do you react when you feel angry Or when you feel love Or when you feel calm, scared, happy, or sad Featuring Hello!Lucky's bright, bold art, these six small, sturdy board books explore six big feelings with gentle, guiding text. Perfect for helping little ones identify, describe, and regulate their emotionsAre you furious when you feel mad Are you focused when you feel calm this is a wonderful teaching tool. With one main color per bookred for anger, yellow for happiness, etc.the bright, graphic treatment of this all-important topic will appeal to young children as much as to their caregivers. Stacked neatly inside a box, these small board books are perfect for little hands and are easy for caretakers to carry or to keep in a classroom or playroom. Moyle, Eunice (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An entertaining look at the meteoric rise of pickleball and one player's joyful obsession with the game-a fun, enlightening read for pickleballers old and new.Just One More Game is Clare Frank's account of abandoning herself to a sport loved by millions (and hated by plenty of others). As she tries to understand its hold on America and herself, Frank takes readers far and wide, from PickleCon to the US Open, into the sport's roots and its viral rise, and along on her quixotic quest to qualify for the pickleballing big-time.Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America and has been for some time. In 2017, there were 3 million players in the United States, and by 2025, that number had grown to over 22 million. With over 68,000 courts across the country, a burgeoning professional league, and the sport targeting the 2032 Olympics, it shows no sign of slowing down.The game was born in Washington State in 1965, and so was author Clare Frank, but she didn't encounter the game until 2021, when she got roped into joining a neighborhood friend's game. Despite being mystified by the court dimensions, the equipment, and especially the lingo (whose kitchen was being violated ), it wasn't long before the retired firefighter's competitive drive kicked in.And then she was in deep: joining 'underground' games, shaking off injuries, playing in local tournaments, and traveling to Mexico for clinics.A great gift for the pickleball-obsessed.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A powerful, emotional, and ultimately uplifting picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.Cowritten by Minoru (Min) Tonai, an advocate for Japanese American rights, Unbreakable is based on Tonai's harrowing real-life experiences and has been welcomed with five starred reviews.This moving picture book includes extensive back matter: information on the American incarceration camps and the campaign to release Tonai's father, a timeline, a bibliography, author and illustrator notes, and questions for further discussion perfect for caregivers and educators to further engage young readers.After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, strength comes in the form of the small, smooth stone Min's father gives him before being led away by FBI agents. In his absence, Min and his family do their best to keep their produce business afloat and earn enough support to get Min's father released. But the FBI won't release his father, and soon, Min and his family are forced into an incarceration camp in Colorado.Imprisoned on the dusty plains and facing both the pain of displacement and the injustice of being incarcerated by his own country, Min must learn to adapt and to find beauty-and strength-where most wouldn't.Cowritten by Jolene Gutiérrez, author of Too Much! and Mamiachi & Me, and illustrated by acclaimed illustrator Chris Sasaki, this is an inspiring and powerful picture book. Share it with young readers who are asking questions about justice, belonging, and what it means to be American.Lying in bed at night, Min thinks about things he's lost:his family's home and business, Puppy, and most of all, Papa.Min clutches his stone, hoping to see his father again. Sasaki, Chris (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Welcome to Robin's world! From the creative mind of award-winning author-illustrator E. B. Goodale, Robin is a young child experiencing little triumphs in big ways.Three starred reviews! 'This quietly wonderful work gets at a child's growing sense of competency, identity, and domain.' (Publishers Weekly starred review)Reflecting all of the awe, frustration, and delight inherent in a preverbal child's perspective of the big world around them, award-winning author-illustrator E. B. Goodale's Robin marks the debut of an irresistible and relatable character whose bite-size, everyday adventures are perfect for the littlest littles.Robin had a stick. Robin always had a stick.One day, there at the end of the street was the biggest stick, the BEST stick, Robin had ever seen.Every morning, Mama tells Robin, 'Today you are the biggest you've ever been!' But when will Robin be big enough to lift that stick. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Two friends invent an imaginative new game in this laugh-out-loud story that captures the silliness of playtime, from award-winning author-illustrator Bob SheaWhen a bear suit-wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin!Pass the ball, but be careful-the grass is hot lava! As 'bearsketball' gets increasingly off-the-wall, the two friends compete to see who can find the biggest stick in the forest, roll down the hill without dropping the ball, and guess the number each one is thinking.Who will be the winner And what are the rules to this game, anyway From Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series and Unicorn Thinks He's Pretty Great, this charming and hilarious tale is an ode to the joy and freedom of childhood. With true-to-life kid dynamics, offbeat humor, and memorable characters, this picture book companion to Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend proves that everyone wins when you're having fun.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Evocative and soul-stirring, Three Pieces of Broken Glass-based on the personal history of author Emily Barth Isler and featuring incandescent illustrations by Vesper Stampe-explores how we must seek to find beauty and strength in even the darkest, most broken times.Three pieces of broken glass sit on Grandma Inge's windowsill.Even though they are small, sharp, and jagged, the light shines through them, casting beautiful rainbows on the wall. When Inge's great-granddaughter asks why Inge has kept these shards, she learns decades-old stories from her great-grandmother's life-from the joy of glass breaking at her wedding to harrowing reminders of smashed windows during Kristallnacht. And she comes to understand why we hold onto our memories both happy and sad.From award-winning creators Emily Barth Isler and Vesper Stamper, this inspiring and moving story shows what it means to see the world in a hopeful light, even when it is broken. Stamper, Vesper (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Run, Eisner Award Winner for Best Graphic Memoir, is an essential graphic novel, whether for the home or the classroom. First you march, then you run. From the #1 bestselling, award-winning team behind March.This follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series March is the continuation of the life story of John Lewis and the struggles seen across the United States after the Selma voting rights campaign.To many, the civil rights movement was capped with the signing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. All too often, the depiction of history ends with a great victory. But John Lewis knew that victories are just the beginning.John Lewis was one of the preeminent figures of the movement, leading sit-in protests and fighting segregation on interstate busways as an original Freedom Rider. He became chairman of SNCC (the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and was the youngest speaker at the March on Washington. He helped organize the Mississippi Freedom Summer and the ensuing delegate challenge at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. And he co-led the march from Selma to Montgomery on what became known as 'Bloody Sunday.'In Run, John Lewis and longtime collaborator Andrew Aydin reteam with Nate Powell-the award-winning illustrator of the March trilogy-and are joined by L. Fury, making an astonishing graphic novel debut, to tell this often-overlooked chapter of civil rights history.'In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help build a more perfect Union here in America.'-Congressman John Lewis'Run recounts the lost history of what too often follows dramatic change-the pushback of those who refuse it and the resistance of those who believe change has not gone far enough. John Lewis's story has always been a complicated narrative of bravery, loss, and redemption, and Run gives vivid, energetic voice to a chapter of transformation in his young, already extraordinary life.' -Stacey AbramsNew York Times Top 5 YA Books of the Year Top 10 Great Graphic Novels for Teens (Young Adult Library Services Association) Washington Post Best Books of the Year Variety Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. Fury, L.; Powell, Nate (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A joyful ode to the special bond between fathers and their daughters from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan YaccarinoOne, two, Daddy loves you.Three, four, throat feels sore.Five, six, soothing sips.Seven, eight, best play mate. A young girl and her artist father make the best of a sick day (with an impromptu puppet show, a cupcake-making session, and lots of art supplies) in this heartfelt, rhyming picture book from acclaimed creators Shelly Becker and Dan Yaccarino. Yaccarino, Dan (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A charming chapter-book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and SassafrasMiriam is the youngest, but that doesn't mean she doesn't know things. She's not as gullible as her parents or older siblings think, and she is too old for ridiculous stories that make no sense. So, using her superior detective skills, she sets out to find the truth about all of the fantastical things that people tell gullible kids.It's finally summer vacation, and that means one thing: Miriam and her family are headed to Mermaid Lake! Legend has it the lake was named after the mermaid who swims beneath its waters, but as an experienced magical mystery detective, Miriam is determined to find out the truth. She has the perfect trap in mind . . . if she can get up the courage to climb the big waterslide. This could be her most challenging case yet, but Miriam's determined to find the mermaidif she even exists.More from Miriam's Magical Creature Files:The Truth about the Tooth Fairy (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #1) The Discovery of Dragons (Miriam's Magical Creature Files #2). Reul, Sarah Lynne (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKExperience a quiet day on the river with Papa in this sentimental picture book about fly fishing and conservation that Kirkus Reviews says 'captures the magic of nature.'The crisp autumn morning nips my nose and ears as Papa and I gather our vests for today's trip to the river. 'We are fly fisherman, the artists of the sport,' my papa says.Papa and child spend a day on the river, tying fishing lures, admiring nature, mastering the art of fly fishing, and most importantly, spending valuable time together while doing something they love.For fly fishers who love sharing their pastime, Fly Fishing with Papa is a sentimental picture book that honors the sport and celebrates family. With descriptive narration from Familius's founder and fly fisherman, Christopher Robbins, this story captures the adventures of fly fishing and simple conservation, with an overarching message about how love and shared experiences tie people together.This adventure and the great outdoors come to life with soft watercolor illustrations from Yukari Mishima, making every page feel like a glimpse into your own memories of fishing with Papa. It's the perfect gift for fathers and grandfather's alike who want to share their love of fly fishing with the next generation. Mishima, Yukari (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the visual story of 150 iconic and custom sneakers, like the Travis Scott Air Jordans and the N7 x Nike SB Dunk Low 1s, through the creative lens of photographer Andrew Dutton in this fresh collection that will look fly on your coffee tableEvery sneaker has a story to tell. From Nike Air Force 1s to the Chuck Taylor All Star, these kicks have gone from the courts to the streets, influencing both fashion and culture. In a tribute to their iconic silhouettes, photographer Andrew Dutton has captured the story of 150 limited-edition, classic, and custom sneakers by focusing solely on their form, texture, and colorway. Visually stunning and artistically fresh, The Art of the Sneaker is a collection of high-quality photographs essential for any sneakerhead, fashion designer, art enthusiast, or collector. Every page is a glimpse into a world of creative expression and visual storytelling that's perfect for both display and inspiration. No long, convoluted narratives necessarythe sneakers speak for themselves.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From the world of Hasbro's Power Rangers entertainment franchise comes another action-packed, original YA novel from the point of view of Trini Kwan, the Yellow RangerRita Repulsa and her henchmen have been defeated. Trini, Billy, Zack, Jason, and Kimberly have become fast friends and have embraced their roles as the Power Rangers. And Trini and Zack have started dating. Everything is perfect.That is, until alternate reality versions of the Power Rangers appear in Angel Grove with one purpose: to break up Trini and Zack.It turns out that there aren't a whole lot of universes where Trini and Zack get together. But in one of those other universes, alternate Trini makes a choice that has resounding consequences for the entire Morphin Grid. Now, a slew of alternate-reality Power Rangers are trying to stop this Trini from making an even more disastrous choice-one that involves her budding romance with Zack.Trini's options don't look great-give up Zack or potentially cause the destruction of the Morphin Grid. Will Trini and her friends be able to come up with a third option-one that no other universe has been able to find.…

Postkarten. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Embark on an exhilarating journey into Studio Ghibli's historical fantasy film Princess Mononoke, the story of a cursed warrior, a young girl, and their pursuit to restore balance between humanity and nature, with this collection of postcards to keep or send.Featuring 30 final frames from the film-all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed-this postcard collection celebrates director Hayao Miyazaki's epic masterpiece.(c) 1997 Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDLUXE POSTCARD SET: This collectible package includes 30 different full-color images from the animated feature film Princess Mononoke printed on quality cardstock and bound in a portfolio cover. Cards are easy to remove to send or frame and feature a range of key scenes and characters from the filma must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and collectors. GREAT GIFT: Fans ofPrincess Mononoke, Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli will love this stunning collection of postcards. It is part of a continuing official partnership with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli and makes a great gift or self-purchase for creatives, animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park are popular destinations in Japan. The studio won the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron and earned Academy Award®nominations for Howl's Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle.Perfect for: - Studio Ghibli fans of all ages - Princess Mononoke fans - Animation enthusiasts - Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture collectors.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - My Papi Has a Motorcycle meets Bilal Cooks Daal in this sweet father-daughter story that celebrates hardworking immigrant parentsWhen Aizah rides with her dad on Saturday mornings, she feels like a movie star-Baba in the driver's seat, her in the back. Baba's taxi seems brighter and the world seems bigger when they're together.Baba works long hours, so he can't walk Aizah home from school and they rarely get to eat dinner together, but they still squeeze in family time however they can. So when Baba has to miss her school's daddy-daughter dance, Aizah plans something SUPER-DUPER-EXTRA-SPECIAL to surprise him.Spotlighting a Pakistani American Muslim family, this universal picture book is a proud love letter to working class parents, immigrants, and dads everywhere. Alam, Nadia (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the first time, a novelization of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross' bestselling and now classic miniseries from 1994-Marvels, offering an thrilling all-new interpretation of one of the most famous stories in Marvel Comics history.Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, creatures from space threaten to devour our world . . . and everyone else is going about their lives.This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels-one of the most important and bestselling stories in Marvel Comics history, which Stan Lee described in his introduction to the first collected edition as 'innovative, brilliantly conceived, and skillfully executed.'Over 30 years later, Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross' groundbreaking comic book series Marvels gets a long-awaited novelization by Steve Darnall, author of Uncle Sam and Ross's writing partner on the original proposal. Marvels was a landmark series when it was first published-peeling back the curtain on Marvel's history. It's a story told from the perspective of an everyman character-news photographer Phil Sheldon-who chronicles a world full of costumed superhumans, providing an on-the-ground view of events in the Marvel Universe as they unfold. Darnall's prose perfectly captures the magic of Busiek and Ross' original story, offering insights and background previously untold in the comic book.Tying the story together in a stunning package is an all-new painted cover, four all-new color illustrations, and four all-new black-and-white illustrations by Alex Ross, as well as an all-new afterword by Ross. Ross, Alex (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Mark Helprin, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Oceans and the Stars, Winter's Tale, and A Soldier of the Great War, returns with an unforgettable tale of love, loss, and remembrance set in Brooklyn.Told in an exceptional literary voice, mixing comedy and tragedy, Elegy in Blue is a hymn to New York, memory, loyalty, and love.High in a subsidized studio apartment, the unnamed 82-year-old narrator of Elegy in Blue looks out across the rooftops of Brooklyn all the way to the sea.His distinguished career on Wall Street is in ruins, his mansion in Brooklyn Heights has been burned to the ground, and most of all, his father, his son, and his wife-the stunningly beautiful and equally kind Clare-have been taken from him, one by one, over the decades, by war and an act of violence.Now his 'allegiance is to his ghosts.' He's almost lost to memory, reflection, and a purposeful letting go of life. But when violence threatens to destroy another family, he takes drastic action in hope of restoring a portion of justice to the world.Can he fashion his life into an elegy, one that heals a broken heart and relieves the sting of death.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A joyous picture book biography of José Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United StatesOnce upon a time, there lived a boy named José who dreamed of becoming royalty-and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect.A child of immigrants from Colombia, José Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen.He fought against evil by serving in WWII, helping to liberate a Nazi concentration camp; he inspired others to be their authentic selves by performing at San Francisco's Black Cat Café, a haven for artists and activists; and he cared for his community through his LGBTQ+ advocacy work, including the establishment of the Imperial Court System, a global charitable organization that still thrives today.Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be. Lozito, Cindy (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Inheritance Games meets Caraval in this YA contemporary fantasy debut about a girl thrust into the intoxicating and dangerous world of magical high societySometimes you have to kill a dream to escape a nightmare. Nora is the opposite of lucky. She's still wrangling her late father's debts when a mysterious illness lands her brother in the hospital. But her fortunes take an unexpected turn when she wins the lottery to attend the Lamour family's exclusive, magical Dream Gala. If Nora can win over the Lamour heirs, she'll get a coveted spot on their magical training programand the money she needs to save her brother. There's just one problem: Nora never bought a lottery ticket. Determined to discover who wants her at the galaand whyNora plunges headfirst into magical high society. Caught up in a decadent world of brutal billionaires and cutthroat celebrities, Nora is soon in over her head and entangled in a messy love triangle. When her search for answers uncovers a sinister conspiracy, will Nora stay silent or risk the wrath of a family powerful enough to get away with murder.…