Harry n abrams jun 2024 (14 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Else B. in the Sea is a poetic picture book biography honoring a daring and pioneering woman artist that combines themes of art and science. Else Bostelmann donned a red swimsuit and a copper diving helmet and, with paints and brushes in hand, descended into the choppy turquoise sea off the coast of Bermuda. It was 1930, and few had ventured deep into the sea before. She discovered a fairyland six fathoms below the surfacefantastic coral castles, glittering sunbeams, swaying sea plumes, and slender purple sea fans. And fish! Flashy silverfish, puckering blue parrotfish, iridescent jellyfish. Else painted under the sea! She painted what she saw with her own eyes, and, back on land, she painted the never-before-seen deep-sea creatures described by world-renowned scientist William Beebe on his momentous 1930s bathysphere expeditions for the New York Zoological Society's Department of Tropical Research. It was a daring and glamorous adventure and a dream come true for Else B., who shared this new, unfathomable world with humankind. 'A hugely appealing story,' said Booklist in a starred review of this lovely picture book biography from author Jeanne Walker Harvey and illustrator Melodie Stacey. 'Readers will feel as if they have taken the plunge, too.'. Stacey, Melodie (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Peek behind the curtain of the glorious musicality of birds in Bird Rehearsal, a picture book about a raucous romp through the neighborhood, told entirely in birdsong from the award-winning author/illustrator team Jonah Winter and Stacy Innerst.When the night is done,and the sky begins to lighten,the bird rehearsal begins.It's not meant for us, but here we are,every day, listening . . . Innerst, Stacy (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ray Stoeve's Summer Love Strategy is a sweet and swoony YA rom-com about two friends making a pact to find summer romance like they've seen in the moviesand finding love where they least expect it along the way! Hayley always has a crush. The problem is, her crushes never like her back. After her latest unrequited lovea girl from her basketball teamgets a boyfriend, she decides she's done falling for girls who are unavailable. Her best friend, Talia, wants romance too, but rarely gets crushes on anyone, and she's tired of watching Hayley get her heart stomped on over and over. So the two girls make a pact: they'll help each other find summer love by putting themselves in situations that always lead to romance in movies. To help carry out their summer love strategy, they make a list of all the places they could find their real-life rom-com: the beach, the Pride parade, the pool, a MUNA concert, and a party. But as they go to each place and try to find the one, it seems like they just can't catch a breakthey don't know how to talk to cute strangers, someone mistakes Hayley as straight, and Hayley does a truly unfortunate DIY haircut (that she cannot be held responsible forit was a crisis!). But when Talia and Hayley finally manage to score dates, will they be able to get out of their own way and really dive into the romances they deserve Or is summer love not as far off as Hayley thought.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Seashell Key is the first in author Lourdes Heuer and award-winning illustrator Lynnor Bontigao's young chapter book series-perfect for fans of Princess in Black and Mercy Watson, about a diverse community of kids living in a beautiful seaside town!Welcome to Seashell Key! Summer is here, and the children of this cozy coastal town are ready to welcome visitors to their little oasis. There's Mateo, who runs his little kite-making business, Sail and Soar, alongside his dad's Sky and Sea store; Sasha and Sophia, who comb the seashore next to their mother's sandwich stand; and Eli, Ezra, and Elana, who live in the cozy-but-cramped lighthouse and entertain passing tourists with tall tales.Filled with a vibrant cast and lots of summery fun, this is the start of an exciting chapter book series.The Seashell Key seriesSeashell Key (Seashell Key #1)The Monster Storm (Seashell Key #2)The Lucky Day (Seashell Key #3). Bontigao, Lynnor (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore eight common tree species and nurture your love for gardening in this poetic, heartwarming picture book-perfect for Arbor Day, Father's Day, and beyond!There are amazing trees that live in our world-yellow poplar, American beech, crepe myrtle, and so many more! But how do you know which ones are which Follow along in this heartwarming tale as a father lovingly teaches his son to identify eight common trees in a park and then surprises him with his own tree to plant and nurture. With beautiful, realistic illustrations and true facts interwoven throughout the story, A Tree for Me makes learning about trees fun!And as a bonus, you'll find resources to help you pick and plant a tree at the end of the story, so you can surprise your child with a trip to the nursery and their very own 'tree for me.'. Pérez García, Helena (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A celebration of books and reading from Newbery medal winner Linda Sue Park and illustrated by two-time Caldecott medal winner, Chris Raschka.This is my book.My favorite book.I carry it with mewherever I go.Meet the child who loves books in this lyrical tribute to the joys of books and reading by Newbery medalist Linda Sue Park and featuring the jubilant illustrations of celebrated Caldecott artist Chris Raschka. My Book and Me invites us to reflect on beloved books which are friends we hold dear; books we read over and again; books that may take us to places afar to experience the world in different ways, and books that comfort and reassure us. This jubilant paean to literature is a celebration of our favorite authors, characters, and stories; those that we cherish the most and are friends for life . . . which books are your favorite My Book and Mefeatures a diverse group of children, all enjoying their favorite books. Raschka, Chris (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A beautiful picture book about connecting to nature and with each other on a path across the city, from a park to the beach, from a dynamic author and illustrator team Follow along as families from all over the city set out and connect on a trail that begins inland and winds its way through diverse neighborhoods, city playgrounds and parks, up and down open-space hills, past piñata parties and food trucks, downtown buildings, movie-studio rainbows, and public art muralsall the way to the beach at dusk, where they meet around a bonfire, next to a sparkling Ferris wheel on a pier. Inspired by a real city trail called Park to Playa in Los Angeles, From Park to Playa includes back matter not only about the real path, but about finding your path where you live. Nature is just outside the door and free and accessible to all, even if you live in the middle of a major city. Diao, Sophie (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lucy! is a buoyant picture book biography of trailblazer Lucille Ball, the comedy queen who loved to make the world laugh, from authors Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville and bestselling illustrator Brigette Barrager. Lucy was not a proper little girl. She was sassy. She was bold. She was funny. She was a rule-breaking, chance-taking, comedy pioneer. Can't act Can't sing Can't dance Lucy proves them all wrongand then has the last laugh when she finally lets her inner funny girl shine. In 1951, the hit show I Love Lucy took television by storm, and has made millions laugh ever since.Lucy! is the true story of how Lucille Ball overcame the odds to become the world's Queen of Comedy. Barrager, Brigette (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Robin Gow's Gooseberry is a moving middle-grade novel about a young nonbinary person searching for family and finding it with a sweet rescue dog.A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editors' Choice Selection\*\*\*STARRED REVIEW\*\*\* 'Both relatable and validating.' -Booklist\*\*\*STARRED REVIEW\*\*\* 'A must-purchase realistic fiction title for all middle grade collections.' -School Library JournalThere's a lot twelve-year-old B doesn't know-like what their new name should be after coming out as nonbinary. Or what it would feel like to finally feel at home after moving around to different foster families for years. But there's one thing B does know: they want to be a dog trainer when they grow up. And when they meet Gooseberry-a feisty stray dog who seems as wary of strangers as B does-B feels an instant connection. With Gooseberry, B could have everything they want: a family of their own, and a dog to train.And B's newest foster parents agree to let B adopt him.But training a dog isn't as easy as B expected. Gooseberry is anxious and barely lets B pet him, let alone train him. Will Gooseberry ever feel at ease with B And how can B teach Gooseberry to trust, when they know so little about trust themself Gooseberryis a heartwarming story by the acclaimed author of Dear Mothman about finding family, finding hope, and-most of all-finding and accepting yourself.Also by Robin GowDear MothmanSaber-Tooth.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From Susan Kaufman, the author and photographer of Walk With Me: New York, comes a book showcasing the allure and beauty of the homes and streets of the Hamptons. The Hamptons has an international reputation as a glamorous summertime playground for the rich and famous, with mega-mansions hidden behind expertly manicured walls of privet. But there is another side of the East End that is more down-to-earth and magical in every season. This is the Hamptons that readers will come to know, love, and celebrate in Walk With Me: Hamptons. Experience the charming and historic side of the Hamptons: its classic shingle houses, cozy, rose-covered cottages, roadside farm stands filled with fresh produce and flowers, centuries-old windmills, quaint inns and indie shops, fields of wildflowers, hydrangea-filled gardens, cornfields, and, of course, the beautiful beaches. The Hamptons are a perfect combination of natural beauty and stunning architecture that will always make it a unique and alluring destination. This gorgeous book showcases what makes the Hamptons so special and makes a perfect housewarming gift.Includes Color Photographs. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We Go to the Park is a beautiful, lyrical meditation on going to the park to playwhich extends into a reflection on life itselffrom Booker Prize-longlisted author Sara Stridsberg, and the inimitable, award-winning illustrator Beatrice Alemagna!Translated from Swedish by B.J. WoodsteinA Kirkus Best YA Book of 2024One of Maria Popova's Marginalian Favorites of 2024Selected for the USBBY Outstanding International Book List, 2025 The park beckons us to leave our daily routines behind and enter its zone of endless possibility. In the park, the usual rules don't apply. In the park, what matters most is the moment, and losing track of time to the timelessness of imagination, invention, observation, and chance. In the park, there are risks, of course, but also the deepest rewards, to be found in the freedom experienced through play that is both embodied and participatory. It is not the lone "I," but the "we" that goes to the park, where chance encounters might suddenly become moments of deep connectionhowever fleetingwith others, nature, and ourselves. Originally published in Sweden, this first Englishlanguage edition printed in Italy on thick cream paper offers an immersive experience of transformation, longing, and transcendence to readers of all ages, while reminding adult readers in particular of the everyday miracle contained in encountering another consciousness. Alemagna, Beatrice (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Solid info combined with amazing destinations make this a good intro to hiking and backpacking'-KirkusDiscover camping, hiking, and backpacking with internet sensation Iron TazzThis highly illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunning coastlines, and through ancient forests, and discover the majesty of nature with glorious artwork throughout.This book is packed with practical information, too! Young adventurers 7+ will learn about:¿ Navigating, and what to do if you get lost¿ Essential hiking equipment¿ How to leave no trace and protect the environment¿ Pooping in the woods!¿ Staying safe in the heat, snow, and rain¿ Fire safety and setting up camp¿ Encountering wildlife and safety¿ Locating the North Star and understanding the night skyAuthor and internet sensation Iron Tazz offers a wealth of information based on years of experience hiking every kind of trail and from sharing adventures with his own little boy. Full of kid-friendly tips and tricks for enjoying nature, this is the perfect book for learning how to hike your own hike.National Parks and trails: Olympic National Park; Mount Rainier National Park; Redwood National Park; Death Valley National Park; Yosemite National Park; Acadia National Park; Wind River Range; Sawtooth National Forest; Grand Canyon National Park; Glacier National Park; Arches National Park; Yellowstone National Park; Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Crater Lake National Park; Petrified Forest National Park; Denali National Park and Preserve; Pacific Crest Trail; Appalachian Trail; North Cascades National Park; Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Stanev, Martin (illustrator).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Ray Stoeve's Summer Love Strategy is a sweet and swoony YA rom-com about two friends making a pact to find summer romance like they've seen in the moviesand finding love where they least expect it along the way! Hayley always has a crush. The problem is, her crushes never like her back. After her latest unrequited lovea girl from her basketball teamgets a boyfriend, she decides she's done falling for girls who are unavailable. Her best friend, Talia, wants romance too, but rarely gets crushes on anyone, and she's tired of watching Hayley get her heart stomped on over and over. So the two girls make a pact: they'll help each other find summer love by putting themselves in situations that always lead to romance in movies. To help carry out their summer love strategy, they make a list of all the places they could find their real-life rom-com: the beach, the Pride parade, the pool, a MUNA concert, and a party. But as they go to each place and try to find the one, it seems like they just can't catch a breakthey don't know how to talk to cute strangers, someone mistakes Hayley as straight, and Hayley does a truly unfortunate DIY haircut (that she cannot be held responsible forit was a crisis!). But when Talia and Hayley finally manage to score dates, will they be able to get out of their own way and really dive into the romances they deserve Or is summer love not as far off as Hayley thought Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld 288 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Ray Stoeve's Summer Love Strategy is a sweet and swoony YA rom-com about two friends making a pact to find summer romance like they've seen in the moviesand finding love where they least expect it along the way! Hayley always has a crush. The problem is, her crushes never like her back. After her latest unrequited lovea girl from her basketball teamgets a boyfriend, she decides she's done falling for girls who are unavailable. Her best friend, Talia, wants romance too, but rarely gets crushes on anyone, and she's tired of watching Hayley get her heart stomped on over and over. So the two girls make a pact: they'll help each other find summer love by putting themselves in situations that always lead to romance in movies. To help carry out their summer love strategy, they make a list of all the places they could find their real-life rom-com: the beach, the Pride parade, the pool, a MUNA concert, and a party. But as they go to each place and try to find the one, it seems like they just can't catch a breakthey don't know how to talk to cute strangers, someone mistakes Hayley as straight, and Hayley does a truly unfortunate DIY haircut (that she cannot be held responsible forit was a crisis!). But when Talia and Hayley finally manage to score dates, will they be able to get out of their own way and really dive into the romances they deserve Or is summer love not as far off as Hayley thought 288 pp. Englisch.…