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The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
In four delightful “visual chapters,” Beekle, an imaginary friend, undergoes an emotional journey looking for his human. Santat uses fine details, kaleidoscopic saturated colors, and exquisite curved and angular lines to masterfully convey the emotional essence of this special childhood relationship.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780316199988
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Nana in the City
Castillo's evocative watercolor illustrations tell the story of a young boy's visit to his grandmother, and the reassuring way she helps him to lose his fear and experience the busy, loud city in a new way.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544104433
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The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art
Abstract artist Vasily Kandinsky experienced colors as sounds and sounds as colors; he created work that was bold and groundbreaking using colors from his "noisy paint box.” His process is reflected beautifully by GrandPré, whose paint flows across the page in ethereal ribbons of color.- Nonfiction, Biography
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780307978486
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Klassen's use of texture, shape and earth tones in this deceptively simple book invite readers into the experience of two boys, who, accompanied by their dog, set out to dig a hole. Readers will find an unexpected treasure and be challenged to ponder the meaning of “spectacular.- Fiction, General Fiction
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2015 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780763662295
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Viva Frida
“Viva Frida” uses rich, vibrant color photographs and minimal evocative text to beautifully portray the unique imagination and creativity of an iconic Latina artist. Morales blends a wide variety of mediums - stop-motion puppets, acrylic paints and digital manipulation - to create a whimsical picture book that will inspire your artistic sensibilities.