Strong as Stone
In order to be strong, Stone needs kindness most of all.
A little girl named Stone lives with her father during prehistoric times where mastodons and ferocious beasts abound. She longs to be as strong as her father. But when he becomes ill, she must journey deep into the wilderness to find a cure. Stone will need bravery for the harrowing journey, but she will need kindness most of all.
A tender tale about the bond between a father and daughter, Strong as Stone illustrates that the power of love and compassion is timeless.
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“A sentimental Stone Age saga.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A Stone Age lesson in kindness, perfect for the modern world.” — Booklist
“An unusual setting will have children imagining the truths of prehistory.” — School Library Journal
Marlo
A glorious, mostly wordless picture book about a dog who needs a bath—and finds much more than that—by phenomenal debut author/illustrator Christopher Browne, who was inspired by his own rescue dog. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor Book Journey and Erin and Philip Stead’s books.
This lush picture book launches readers into a world of imagination: a glorious underwater adventure with seas of brilliantly colored fish, shadowy predators, and two friends who long to be reunited. With a clever seek-and-find element on each spread, there are treasures to be pored over again and again (Balzer + Bray).
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“Transforms a simple bath into an underwater epic…with a deft minimalism recalling Charles Schultz or Mo Willems…Dripping with delight.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Vivid, engrossing...Bring a friend and dive in!” — Booklist
“An unexpected and colorful wordless adventure...offers much to behold on each perusal.” — School Library Journal
Marlo and the Dinosaurs
Inspired by the author’s rescue pit bull, this follow up to Marlo is another stunning oversized picture book with a playful seek-and-find element for readers to pore over. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor-winning book Journey and parents who loved Jurassic Park.
When Marlo wakes up from his afternoon nap, he spots something curious. . . .
His investigation brings him into a lush jungle, where a whole new world full of colorful dinosaurs of every size awaits him.
With clever seek-and-find elements on each spread, this book is a feast of imagination and visual delights.
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“Much like Aaron Becker’s Journey, kids will love poring over each page of Browne’s latest; the breathtaking vastness of each scene is matched only by the vivid details that make them come to life…Highly recommended” — School Library Journal
“A charming testament to the imagination.” — Booklist